The Goddard School
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📞 (610) 232-7939-
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www.goddardschool.com/schools/pa/collegeville/collegeville
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-06-26 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: During Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 06/26/2026, Certification Staff observed a child in Room #103 utilizing rest equipment in an area that did not allow 2 feet of space on 3 sides. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will ensure that rest equipment is placed in an area that allows 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use. |
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| 2025-05-06 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 5/6/25, chip paint was observed in room 108, on the light blue wall in the blue bells soft area childcare space. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will have the wall freshly painted by 5/19/2025. |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep checked the temperature of the refrigerator in Wobbly Washingtons. The temperature was 51° F. 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.) Turned down thermostat to proper setting to maintain proper temperature |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,3,6, 7 and 8 were not signed by the operator. Fee agreement for child 10 was not signed by the operator and parent. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fee agreements were signed for 1,3,6,7 and 8. Fee agreement for child 10 was signed by parent and owner |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 4 and 5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Release persons were added to fee agreement |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files Fee agreement for child 1, 2,3 6, 7, 9 and 10 did not specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Added child's admission dates for 1,2,3,6,7 and 6 |
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| 2024-04-30 | 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 renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1, 5 and 7 were missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.) Emergency contact listed for 1,5,7 added N/A for addresses and phone #s |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 5 and 9 were missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact for child 7 was missing telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: 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.) Emergency contact for 1,5,9, added address Emergency contact for 7 added phone # |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 2 was expired. During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 4, 5, 8 and 9 were expired. Child 4 dated 3-15-23, child 5 dated 5-9-23, child 8 dated 8-24-23 and child 9 dated 3-19-23 Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have #2 new emergency contact form updated. Child 4,5,8 and 9 new enrollment agreement completed. |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(1) - Health information/Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(1) Description: Health information/Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Child 8 was missing initial health assessment. No other health assessment was on file.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. child 7 was missing 1 year old health assessment Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. 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.) Health assessment is updated. |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.182(4) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(4) Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 6 was missing information for medical and special dietary needs. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) N/A was placed in the medical and dietary sections for child #6 |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing emergency plan training. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Document was in staff file |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.31(f) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.31(f) Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 2 were missing 12 annual training hours.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 8 was missing 10 hour health and safety training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #-8- will have until _5-23-24____ to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #--8- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #-8-, staff person #-8- may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teachers will complete 12 hours of trainings |
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| 2024-04-30 | 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 renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. State police clearance for staff 3 was in file but with pending status. Staff 7 had volunteer state police clearance. Staff 8 had receipt on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -3,7 and 8- 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. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #-3,7 and 8-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Complete criminal record check |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1, 2 and 3 were missing written annual evaluation 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.) Staff 2 scheduled for 5-15-24. Staff 1 and 3 completed |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Education for staff 2 needs to be evaluated.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 6 was missing education. Childcare experience for staff 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8 needs to be verified Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Sending documentation for staff 2 to WES to be evaluated. All other experience has been verified and documented on their reference letter. |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in Shining Stars, Creative Citizens and friendly Franklins. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Chipped paint was corrected on 5-11-24 |
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| 2024-04-30 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. The fire alarm system is not tested every 30 days. Correction Required: 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.) Tested fire alarm on 5-29-24 at 3:10pm |
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| 2023-05-25 | 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 6/6/23, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to include a plan for continuity of operations required under Federal Regulation 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii) 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.) The Legal entity will update the facility's emergency plan to include a plan for continuity of operations. |
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| 2023-05-25 | 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 6/6/23, staff person #1 did not have documentation of completing the 1-hour Health and Safety update by 12/20/22. 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.) Staff person #1 will complete the additional Health and Safety training update required by the Department. Documentation will placed in the staff file. |
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| 2023-05-25 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, the TB test results (dated 8/6/21) for staff person #1 were more than 1 year old at the time of initial employment. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will be notified to obtain updated TB test results for the staff file. |
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| 2023-05-25 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, the health assessment for staff person #4, did not have questions #2 and #3 answered by the physician/CRNP. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4 will be notified to return to the Doctor's office to have the form filled out in its entirety. All required questions will be answered by the doctor. |
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| 2023-05-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, staff person #2 did not have documentation of completing the required pre-service training under 3270.31(f)1-9 Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 will complete the required pre-service health and safety training. Documentation will be placed in the staff file. |
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| 2023-05-25 | 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 renewal inspection on 6/6/23, staff persons #3, #4 and #5 did not have documentation of 2500 hours of experience with children to qualify for the AGS position. 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 persons #3, #4, and #5 will be notified to obtain documentation of 2500 hours of prior experience with children.. Verified documentation will be placed in the staff file. |
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| 2023-05-25 | Renewal | 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: During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, charging ports without protective covers were observed in the Creative Citizens and the Friendly Franklins classrooms. 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 ports will be covered with a flat electrical plate so it is not a hazard. |
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| 2023-05-25 | Renewal | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 6/6/23, a Peace Lily plant was observed in the Sensational Stripes classroom. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Peace Lily will be removed from the child care center and another non-toxic plant will be purchased for the classroom. |
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| 2022-05-02 | 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: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY HAD NOT DEVELOPED POLICIES REGARDING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME/ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, CHILD MALTREATMENT, OR STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH A CRYING, FUSSING OR DISTRAUGHT CHILD, AS REQUIRED UNDER FEDERAL REGULATION 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi). 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.) THE DIRECTOR WILL DEVELOP THE POLICIES REQUIRED. DOCUMENTATION WILL BE SENT TO CERTIFICATION REP. |
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| 2022-05-02 | 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: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILDREN'S LUNCHES, BROUGHT FROM HOME AND REQUIRING REFRIGERATION, WERE OBSERVED IN EACH CLASSROOM IN THE CUBBY AREA AND NOT IN THE REFRIGERATOR. 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.) A LETTER WILL BE SENT HOME LETTING PARENTS KNOW THAT ALL LUNCHES BROUGHT FROM HOME THAT REQUIRE REFRIGERATION WILL BE PLACED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. ALL ITEMS WILL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE CHILD'S NAME. |
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| 2022-05-02 | 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: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 CONTAINED AN EXPIRED CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE DATED 10/4/15, AND AN APPLICATION FOR A NEW CLEARANCE DATED 5/23/22. THIS FILE ALSO CONTAINED A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FBI CLEARANCE DATED 2/4/20 AND A RECEIPT FOR A DHS FBI CLEARANCE DATED 5/24/22. 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. 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.) STAFF PERSON #1 WILL NOT WORK IN A POSITION AT THE FACILITY UNTIL A COMPLETED CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE AND A COMPLETED DHS FBI CLEARANCE ARE ON FILE |
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| 2022-05-02 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE LITTLE LIBERTIES ROOM WAS MISSING TWEEZERS AND SCISSORS, THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE WASHINGTON'S ROOM WAS MSSING TWEEZERS. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) SCISSORS AND TWEEZERS WILL BE PURCHASED FOR THE FIRST AID KITS SO THEY CONTAIN THE REQUIRED SEVEN ITEMS. |
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