The Goddard School At Spring Ridge
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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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| 2026-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 6/22/26-7/8/26 Cert rep observed the following incident related to supervision: Staff 4 and 5 had 12 preschool children on the playground. Staff 4 reported to Cert rep they were to have 6 children in their group, however, Staff 4 named and identified 5 children as being in their group. Staff 5 reported having 6 children in their group and Staff 5 named and identified 6 children as being in their group. When Cert rep questioned this it was determined that the unnamed child was to be in Staff 4's group. 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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. 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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The operator will have Staff 4 participate in in the following trainings on Better Kid Care: "Supervision: What's required?" (1 hour long) and "Supervision: Teamwork" (1 hour long) or the Spanish version of these trainings. If Staff 4 has already completed these trainings the legal entity shall have Staff 4 complete 2 hours of PQAS approved trainings related to supervision. The trainings used to fulfill this portion of the plan must be approved by the NE Regional Office before completion. The legal entity shall maintain documentation of the training certificates in the staff files. The provider shall provide a date when this portion of the plan will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. Faculty will be reminded of the need for intentional Supervision- keeping students in sight and sight at all times as well as knowing Their Primary groups at all times. Directors will randomly ask teachers their primary care groups and #s. Staff 4 was able to name and identify the children in their group with the use of a care list, before leaving the playground. All children were then named and identified. Correction 6/22/26 2. We had Staff 4 complete the 2 hours of training listed above(Better Kid Care: "Supervision: What's required?" (1 hour long) and "Supervision: Teamwork" (1 hour long) ) on 8/3/26. Implemented 8/28/26 |
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| 2026-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 6/22/26-7/8/26 Child 4's emergency contact form did not include the work phone numbers for the child's parents. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) After the inspection we requested Child 4's parent work numbers and updated the emergency contact that day. |
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| 2026-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/22/26-7/8/26 Young Toddler Child 1's most recent health assessment was dated 5/2/25, which is more than 6 months ago. See LIS code sheet for DOB. 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.) Moving forward we will request a health assessment every six months under two years of age. |
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| 2026-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/22/26 Cert rep observed a child's sunscreen with expiration date 1/2026 in Preschool 2 room. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The expired sunscreen was sent home. |
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| 2026-06-22 | 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: During a renewal inspection on 6/22/26-7/8/26 Staff 2 had Health assessments dated 10/17/23, & 1/30/26, and Staff 3 had health assessments dated 7/8/2023 & 1/2/26, which is more than 24 months. Staff 2 and 3 were reported to have worked as staff between the expiration of their previous health assessment, and the receipt of their current 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.) When we realized that the responsibility of keeping track of staff physicals was not "transferred' to the assistant director because the one took care of them even though the director handled staff files. We immediately notified the staff and had them complete their physicals. |
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| 2026-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 6/22/26-7/8/26 Staff person 1 had 1 written reference. 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.) We received a second letter of reference on 7/8/26. Staff person 1 was terminated on 7/28/26 due to performance. |
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| 2026-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/22/26-7/8/26 Staff 2 had staff evaluations dated 10/11/24 and 12/18/25, which is more than 12 months. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) As Director, I inadvertently missed completely Staff 2 annual review by their anniversary date. When I realized it I completed it on 12/18/25. I was aware that I needed to be completed at least once annually within 12 months. I have these dates listed on the calendar in my office. |
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| 2026-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/22/26-7/8/26 a review of the fire detection log determined that there was more than 30 days between fire detection testing 5/1/26-6/1/26. 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.) We already corrected it in June by doing on 6/26/26 and in July on 7/22/26. We did and will count 28 days ahead and schedule one on that day or earlier accommodating weather holidays or events at school. |
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| 2026-01-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During and unannounced monitoring inspection on 1/5/26, Staff person 2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 10/9/23. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file. 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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 2, staff person 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 2 will not be alone with children until She completes first aid and CPR training on (1/21/26 @ 1:00pm with Christopher Valverde from American Heart Association. (this was the first available date For training. ) |
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| 2026-01-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: During and unannounced monitoring inspection on 1/5/26 Staff person 3 did not complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). This is evidenced mandated reporter training dated 12/3/25, which is after the 90th day from Staff 3's date of hire. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 3 started mandated reporter training before 90 days but wasn't finished. When we realized this, we had her finish it. We will ensure that employees will finish all required trainings before 90 days after hire. |
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| 2026-01-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced monitoring inspection on 1/5/26 the most recent fire detection system testing was on 12/2/25, which was more than 30 days ago. Additionally, there was more than 30 days between fire detection system testing dates 10/3/25 -11/3/25. 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.) We did a fire drill @ 3:15 pm on 1/5/26 and tested the alarm as we do each every 30 days together. ( we missed because of being on holiday) |
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| 2025-12-31 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.21/3270.166(1) - General Health and Safety/Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.166(1) Description: General Health and Safety/Written statement Noncompliance Area: During a self reported non-compliance investigation on 1/5/26 staff reported that on 12/19/25 Staff 1 accidentally fed Child 1 a bottle of Child 2's breast milk from a bottle labeled for Child 2.Both children's bottles were labeled with names. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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.) We made the existing policy, which includes the requirement for infants to only be given bottles and food that is labeled for that infant, for safe bottle feeding into a Signed document. This policy includes a requirement for staff to confirm out loud with other staff who are present that the bottle is labeled and identified for the child they intend to feed as an additional method to ensure children are not given improper bottles. We had every faculty member review the document by reading it and Signing after the director reviewed the policy with them. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25 Cert rep observed gloves on the the changing table in Room 5-6, and Room 9. The gloves would be accessible to the children in these rooms while being changed. The children in these rooms are infants and young toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We moved the gloves to high cabinets in all of the rooms. Teachers will only take out one pair at a time that they are using at that moment. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25 Cert rep observed there was no daily schedule posted in the Exploration room(Front room). Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The preschool 1 daily schedule was posted in the exploration room. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.121(b) - Given parents in writing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.121(b) Description: Given parents in writing Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25-6/18/25 Cert rep noted the facility's general daily schedule, and supervision policies, were not being provided to the parents in writing at the time of enrollment. Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The education director updated the parent handbook to include the supervision policies on page 21 and the daily schedule on page 24. The updated copy of the parent handbook was emailed to parents. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 6/13/25-6/18/25 Children 2,4, and 6 did not have their date of admission listed on their fee agreement. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The assistant director wrote the date of admission on each of Children 2, 4, and 6's fee agreements. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(a)/3270.124(b)(7) - Each child emergency contact person/Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(a)/3270.124(b)(7) Description: Each child emergency contact person/Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 6/13/25-6/18/25 Child 3's emergency contact form did not have a phone number and address for all release persons and a phone number for all emergency contacts. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 3's emergency contact was corrected to include a phone number and address for all release persons and a phone number for all emergency contacts. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25-6/18/25 Child 2's emergency contact form did not have an address for the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 2's emergency contact was updated with the address of the child's physician. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25-6/18/25 the parents' work address (Children 2,3, & 6) and parents' work phone number (Children 2,3, & 4) was not present on these children's emergency contact forms. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children 2,3,4, & 6 emergency contacts was corrected to include their parents' work address and phone numbers or the reason why they were not provided. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25 Cert rep observed 7 preschool children receiving care in Room 1(Preschool 2). The emergency contact forms for these children was not present in the room with the children. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new binder with emergency contact forms for each preschool 2 child was created so one be with the teacher if and they sperate like in the classroom and on the playground. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25-6/18/25 Cert rep noted that Child 5's health assessment dated 4/22/25 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 5's parent got a new health assessment completed by their Family's physician answering the required questions that made a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/16/25 Cert rep observed Staff 6 caring for children unsupervised. Staff person 6 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 8/31/24. 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. Until such time as the required trainings are completed, staff 6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff 6, staff 6 may not work in a child care position or have direct contact with children at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 6 is a seasonal hire and was at college on 8/31/24. We had staff person 6 take first aid a CPR training on 6/19/25 when we had it scheduled for others who needed it. We had her not work alone until it was current. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25-6/18/25 the facility did not have a written policy which addressed the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. 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. The facility shall have a written policy which addresses: 1. Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We researched information on the prevention and identification of Child Maltreatment. Using this information we updated our policy to include it. "Shake baby/Abusive Head trauma/Child Neglect/Physical and Emotional abuse, awareness reporting and prevention policy." All faculty read and signed it. |
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| 2025-06-13 | 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: During a renewal inspection 6/13/25-6/18/25 Staff 1, 3 and 6 had more than 24 months between Health assessments. Staff 1 had a health summary from 9/19/24. The summary was not acceptable because it was not signed by a a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and did not note the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Staff 1's most recent acceptable health assessment was dated 9/23/22. Staff 3 had health assessments dated 9/1/22 and 11/18/24. Staff 6's most recent health assessment was dated 8/30/22. 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 1 had a new health assessment on 7/7/25 and had the correct assessment completed with physician's signature and her suitability to work in child care noted. Staff 3 got her health assessment when realized is expired on 11/18/24. Staff 6 is a seasonal hire and wasn't employed on 8/20/24. She got the closest appointment upon her return 7/14/25. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25 Cert rep observed the facility's written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The safe routes had been posted and must have fallen down without being notices. A new one was immediately printed and hung up. |
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| 2025-06-13 | 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: During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25-6/18/25 Cert rep noted that Child 1's emergency contact form was reviewed with the parents on 7/14/24. This is more than 6 months since the previous review. 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.) Child 1's emergency contact form was reviewed with the parents |
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| 2025-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 6/13/25-6/18/25 Staff 6's most recent emergency plan training was 5/14/25 which is more than 12 months ago. 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 took Staff 6 through emergency plan training on 6/17/25 |
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| 2025-06-13 | 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: During a renewal inspection 6/13/25-6/18/25 Staff 6's most recent Pediatric First Aid and CPR training was completed 8/30/22, and expired on 8/31/24. Staff 6 was observed providing child care on 6/16/25. 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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff 6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff 6, staff 6 may not work in a child-care position or have direct contact with children at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 6 is a seasonal hire and was at college on 8/31/24. We had staff person 6 take first aid a CPR training on 6/19/25 when we had it scheduled for others who needed it. We had her not work alone until it was current. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 6/13/25-6/18/25 Cert rep noted Staff 5's NSOR was dated 6/4/25, which is after their first day with children. Staff 4 had State police clearances dated 2/18/20 and 5/9/25, which is more than 60 months between clearances. Staff 4 was reported to have worked as staff between 2/18/25-5/9/25. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When we realized Staff 5's NSOR was not returned we called and learned the request form was not filled in correctly so we reapplied and received it on 6/4/25. When we realized Staff 4's state police clearance was out of date we ran a new clearance. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.34(b)(1) - Bachelor's + 1 yr | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(b)(1) Description: Bachelor's + 1 yr Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 6/13/25-6/18/25 Staff 2's file did not have verification of years of experience in Child care. Staff 2 has a Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology. Staff 2 has been working as a director. Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The owner contacted the owner of Staff 2's previous employment and verified her 5 years of experience before the start of employment but had not completed the verification form. On the day of the inspection the owner completed the verification of experience form. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25-6/18/25 Staff 7 did not have verification of years of experience working in child care. Staff 7 had a high school diploma and 12 human service credits. Staff 7 has been working as an AGS at both of the legal entity's locations. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 7 had her previous supervisors write her letters of reference with verification of her working with children. She is providing her transcripts for spring of 2025 which shows she has 27 human services credits. She will work as an aide, until we have complete documentation. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 6/13/25 Cert rep observed there was no first kit present in the Exploration room(Front room). Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We got the required supplies and added the first aid kit to the exploration room. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 6/13/25-6/18/25 it was noted that there was one incident of more than 30 days between fire detection testing: 5/7/25-6/13/25. 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.) We did fire detection testing when we realized we were past due. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-01-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During an unannounced inspection on 1/22/25 it was observed that Staff 1 completed Pediatric First aid a CPR on 11/15/24. This was after the expiration of her previous pediatric first aid and CPR training that was completed 10/11/2022 and expired on 10/31/2024. 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.) as soon as I realized that this training expired, a new class was scheduled and the Pediatric First aid + CPR was completed on 11/15/24. |
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| 2025-01-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 1/22/25 it was noted that there was one incident of more than 30 days between fire detection testing: 12/13/24-1/13/25. 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 facility sets off fire detectors for every fire drill. We thought we were within 30 days but had counted incorrectly making 1+ 30 days on which we did the drill. We have it marked on the calendar to do the next one on 2/12/25 |
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| 2024-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: It was observed and stated that the facility did not provide to the local traffic authority their annual traffic letter. This is evidenced by the most recent letter being dated 5/16/23. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This traffic letter will be updated and sent to the local traffic authority. |
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| 2024-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) - Emergency plan/Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) Description: Emergency plan/Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility's written emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers; infants and toddlers were observed in care the day of inspection. It was observed and stated that the facility did not provide a letter to the families explaining all the emergency plan procedures as required. The facility's emergency plan letter did not include a statement regarding the facility's lockdown procedures or accommodations for infants and toddlers. 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. 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.) The facility will add a section to the emergency plan regarding accommodations for infant and toddlers. In addition, the facility will add a statement regarding the lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants and toddlers to the emergency plan parent letter. |
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| 2024-04-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Facility self reported that on 4/9, while child #1 and #2 were on the floor becoming physical with each other, staff person #1 separated the children by picking child #1 up by their left arm and left leg carrying them sideways approximately 5-10 feet away from child #2. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will take Behavior Management Class on 5/9/24 with STARS to ensure all faculty are aware of appropriate ways of picking up a child as well as managing behaviors of our students. Owner and director met with STARS rep on 5/6/24 and will again on 5/16/24 to plan for and review training. Owner spoke privately to staff person #1 about proper techniques on 4/9/24. |
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| 2024-04-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Facility self reported that on 4/9, while child #1 and #2 were on the floor becoming physical with each other, staff person #1 separated the children by picking child #1 up by their left arm and left leg carrying them sideways approximately 5-10 feet away from child #2. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. All staff will be required to receive a minimum of 2 hours of approved training regarding behavior management with a focus on appropriate steps to take when having to separate children in conflict. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will take a 2 hr Behavior Management class on 5/9/24 with STARS to ensure all faculty are aware of appropriate ways of picking up a child as well as managing behaviors of our students. Owner and director met with STARS rep on 5/6/24, and will again on 5/16/24 to plan and review training on Behavior Management. |
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| 2024-04-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 4/10/24, it was determined that staff person #1 was caring for children unsupervised in a classroom on 4/9/24. Although staff person #1 did complete their mandared reporter training later that same day on 4/10, the investigation findings verified that staff person #1 had not fulfilled the requirement of completing all pre-service trainings prior to caring for children unsupervised. 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.) On the same day as the complaint investigation was conducted, 4/10/24, and we learned that the Indiana Mandated Reporter training was not acceptable, we had staff person #1 complete an acceptable mandated reporter training from the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work. |
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| 2023-06-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: It was confirmed through staff interviews and written statements that Staff #1 smacked the hand of Child #1, age 2 on the morning of 6/15/2023 when Child #1 began to take off her diaper. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) After completing an investigation of the accusation of Staff #1 smacking the hand of Child #1 when they began to take off their diaper, we were unable to determine if the incident actually occurred with the two different stories. We however made the decision to terminate Staff #1's employment to err of the side of caution ensuring that all other staff know that any form of harsh verbal or physical treatment will not be tolerated. We contacted Robert Edler, our Early Learning Certification Representative, who advised us to report through Pelican as "self-reported non-compliance." We notified Child #1's mother of what occurred and of our plan of correction. |
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| 2023-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(e) Description: Emergency master file updated Noncompliance Area: On 6/9/2023, the emergency information for 6 of the children currently enrolled had not updated during the previous 6 months. Correction Required: 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 updated emergency contact information for the 6 children was immediately copied from the master files and was placed in the applicable classroom binder. |
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| 2023-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the review of staff files, Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not have two written, nonfamily references on file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain the required nonfamily references for each staff. |
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| 2023-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.102(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.102(a) Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On 6/9/2023, the new fencing outside on the playground had several exposed bolts. The shed had a cracked window. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each of the exposed bolts were immediately capped. The broken window on the shed has been replaced. |
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| 2022-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 6/10/2022, Staff #5 only had one written, nonfamily reference on file. See code sheet for date of hire. 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.) We will get the 2nd reference for Staff #5. |
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| 2022-06-10 | 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: Staff #3 had previously completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that expired in January 2020. See code sheet for date of hire. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of pediatric first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will schedule as soon as possible to have all staff that are overdue and any other staff that are coming due to complete the required professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Staff #3 will be supervised until they renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). |
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| 2022-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: As of 6/10/2022, Staff person # 1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)((10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 and #2 will have until 7/12/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1 and staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 and #2 will have until 7/12/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1 and staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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| 2022-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: As of 6/10/2022, staff person #4 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #4 will have until 7/12/2022 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #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.) The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #4 will have until 7/12/2022 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Note: Staff #4 is currently on leave. We will make sure that Staff #4 completes a DHS approved mandated reporter training and the completed training is on file before Staff #4 returns to work on August 15th. |
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| 2022-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) - In child care spaces/Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) Description: In child care spaces/Has all items Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 6/10/2022, the front classroom did not have a first-aid kit in the child care space. The first-aid kit that was outside on the playground with the Preschool 2 class was missing gauze pads. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. 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.) These were both corrected during inspection by moving the first-aid kit that was located just outside of the classroom into the classroom and adding gauze pads to the first-aid kit that was outside with the Preschool 2 class. |
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| 2022-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 6/10/2022, the following was observed on the outdoor playground: gaps between the surfaces where the seal had worn off, causing a tripping hazard, rust on bottom of the Door 3 and peeling paint near the gate on the black fence. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. 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.) The pour-n-place rubber surfacing will be replaced in late July. The door where the rust is will be painted and sanded. The area of the fence near the gate will be repainted. |
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| 2022-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 6/10/2022, the fire drill and fire detection log was up to date. However, the log showed that the fire detection system has not been getting tested at least once every 30 days during the past 12 months. 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.) Was already corrected at the time of the inspection. |
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| 2021-08-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.17(b) - Permit specialized services | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.17(b) Description: Permit specialized services Noncompliance Area: It was reported that the facility was not allowing Early Intervention staff in the building to meet the needs and IEP/IFSP goals for children. Staff #1 confirmed on 8/20/2021 that they were not allowing the service providers in the building until September 2021. Staff #2 confirmed on 9/14/2021 that they did not begin to allow the service providers back in the building until September 2021. Correction Required: The operator shall permit an adult individual who provides specialized services to a child with special needs to provide those services on the facility premises as specified in the child's IEP, IFSP or written behavioral plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have and will continue to allow EI staff to enter the building to provide therapeutic services to children as specified on their IEP, IFSP or written behavioral plan. We understand now that our playground is not considered "on premises" and will allow them to enter the building. |
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