The Goddard School
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| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: Observed less than 2 feet of space on three sides of the rest equipment in the Preschool 1 classroom while children were napping. 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.) All rest equipment was moved to ensure at least 2 feet of space on 3 sides of equipment while children nap. |
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| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: Observed the trash can next to the diaper changing station used to discard soiled disposable diapers was not hands-free. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Switched the trash can being used next to the diaper changing station to a hands-free trash can. Corrected at the time of inspection. |
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| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 and #5 included a foreign degree which was not evaluated for equivalency in the US. The file included a translation of the degree in lieu of an evaluation. Correction Required: 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.) Submitted high school diplomas to Education Credential Evaluators for staff person #1 and #5 to be translated and then submitted to Career Pathway for equivalency. |
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| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 included a second written reference that did not attest to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Obtained second letter of reference for employee's file. |
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| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.31(c)(5) - Written certification in staff file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(c)(5) Description: Written certification in staff file Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #3 and #4, who are under the age of 18 (see LIS code sheet), did not include a letter verifying the individual is enrolled in an approved training curriculum and has completed the required classroom training to qualify as a staff person. Correction Required: Written certification that an individual enrolled in an approved training curriculum has completed the required classroom training and is currently enrolled in the curriculum shall be retained in the staff file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Obtained a letter verifying staff person #3 and #4 are enrolled in an approved training curriculum. Obtained additional letter that confirms staff person #3 and #4 have received required 400 hours of classroom training necessary to qualify as an aid. If it is determined that one of both staff persons do not have the required 400 hours of classroom training, they will be strictly used only as a volunteer. Both staff person #3 and staff person #4 will always be directly supervised. |
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| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed a broken hinge on the lower cabinet door next to the refrigerator located in the Preschool 2 classroom, causing the door to hang loosely when opened. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lower cabinet door hinge was fixed by maintenance individual and now properly closes and latches shut. |
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| 2024-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 included a health report which was not at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child (see LIS code sheet). The current health report on file was dated 12/01/2023 with the previous health report dated 09/10/2022. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health assessment for child #1 was received and has been recorded in the child's file. The parents were notified of the requirement for a health report to be on file every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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| 2024-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #6 did not include an acceptable verification of education to verify a minimum of a high school diploma. The file for staff person #7 included a foreign degree which was not evaluated for equivalency. Correction Required: 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.) Staff person #6 is no longer employed. The translated and evaluated transcript for staff person #7 has been requested in order to verify education level meets licensing requirements, until the verification has been received, staff person #7 will work as an aide. |
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| 2024-11-07 | 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: The file for staff person #1 #2, #3 and #4, who resided outside of PA in the previous 5 years, did not include documentation of out of state clearances within 45 days of hire (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #1 included documentation of a request for VA child abuse clearances dated 09/25/2024, without the final results of the clearance. The file for staff person #2 included documentation of a request for KY child abuse clearances dated 09/13/2024 without the final results of the clearance. The KY child abuse clearance dated 09/16/2024 was received and placed in the file on 11/08/2024. The file for staff person #3 included documentation of a request for MD child abuse clearances dated 03/06/2024 without the final results of the clearance. The file for staff person #4 included documentation of a request for NY child abuse clearances dated 09/12/2024 without the final results of the clearance. The file for staff person #5 included mandated reporter training and a child abuse clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current child abuse clearance was dated 01/30/2024, with the previous clearance dated 01/23/2019. The current mandated reporter training was completed 06/12/2024 with the previous training completed on 06/10/2019. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1, #3 and #4 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.) The out of state clearance for staff person #1 was received on 11/18/24. The out of state clearance for staff person #2 was received on 11/7/24. The out of state clearance for staff person #3 was received 11/12/24. The out of state clearance for staff person #4 has been processed, but not yet received by the school, so staff person #4 will not be in direct care of children until the clearance has been received. |
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| 2023-11-20 | 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: During the course of the complaint investigation several staff stated they have witnessed staff person #1 being rough with the children. Staff stated they have observed staff person #1 grab children by the arm and pull them. Staff stated they observed staff person #1 push a child down into a chair and shove the child forcefully toward the table multiple times, hitting the child's stomach into the table hard enough that the table shifts. 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.) Staff person 1 will take the following courses (2 hours each): Infant-Toddler Care -- Guiding Behavior and Infant-Toddler Care -- Rock Solid, Building Positive Relationships Birth-3 Years, Part 1. Upon completion, she will respond in writing and verbally to/with the Education Director about what she learned from each training, and what strategies she can use moving forward in her classroom instead of physical punishment. After discussion with the Education Director, goals will be identified based on these trainings for Staff person 1 to incorporate into the classroom. |
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| 2023-11-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: During the course of the complaint investigation several staff stated they have witnessed staff #1 using a harsh tone or yelling at the children. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 will take the following courses (2 hours each): Communication with Children and Infant-Toddler Care -- Sensitive, Nurturing Professionals Needed. Upon completion, she will respond in writing and verbally with/to the Education Director about what she learned from each training and what strategies she can use moving forward in her classroom instead of utilizing harsh tones. After discussion with the Education Director, goals will be identified based on these trainings for Staff person 1 to incorporate into the classroom. |
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| 2023-11-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: During the course of the complaint investigation several staff stated they have witnessed staff #1 restrict a child's movement by holding them down on a cot or in a chair. Staff stated they observed staff person #1 push a child down into a chair and would not allow the child to leave the table; the child was crying and telling her "No". Another staff person observed staff person #1 put her hand on a child's head and back to hold them down on their cot; the child cried because they were unable to lift their head up. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 will take the following courses (2 hours each): Understanding Toddlers and Rock Solid - Building Positive Relationships, Birth-3 years, Part 2. Upon completion, she will respond in writing and verbally to/with the Education Director about what she learned from each training and what strategies she can use moving forward in her classroom in place of restrainment. After discussion with the Education Director, goals will be identified based on these trainings for Staff person 1 to incorporate into the classroom. |
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| 2023-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: The rest equipment in classroom #202 had less than 2 feet of space on three sides while the equipment was in use. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. 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.) Rest equipment was moved to ensure there was at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the equipment in use. *Corrected at time of inspection |
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| 2023-11-17 | 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: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of 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.) The parent of child #1 will add the address of the child's physician to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-11-17 | 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: The emergency contact information for child #1 and #4 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact information for child #2, #3, #5, #6 and #7 did not include the work telephone number 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.) The parents of child #1 and #4 will add their work address and telephone number to the emergency contact forms. The parents of child #2, #3, #5, #6 and #7 will add their work telephone number to the emergency contact forms. |
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| 2023-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include the health insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child #4 will add the health insurance policy number to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-11-17 | 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: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the individuals designated by a 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.) The parent of child #1 will add the addresses of the individuals listed to whom the child may be released to on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-11-17 | 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: Emergency contact information was not present in classroom #102 for child #7 while receiving care. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. 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.) The emergency contact form for child #7 was given to classroom 102 that the child was present in at the time of inspection. *Corrected at the time of inspection |
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| 2023-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for child #6 was not obtained from the parent. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child #6 will complete and return a feeding schedule. The Education Director will provide a copy to the teachers, as well as place a copy in the child's file. |
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| 2023-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.55(a) - Toddler and preschool children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.55(a) Description: Toddler and preschool children Noncompliance Area: Observed staff person #1 working alone in classroom #105 (Toddler 1) caring for a mixed age group of 5 young toddlers and 6 older toddlers during naptime. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moved one of the older toddlers in classroom 105 to the classroom next door (106), which had enrollment space available, in order to have 10 young toddlers with one staff person. *Corrected at time of inspection |
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| 2023-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit located in classroom #205 lacked disposable, nonporous gloves. *Corrected at the time of the inspection. 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.) Added disposable, nonporous gloves to the first-aid kit in classroom 205. *Corrected at time of inspection |
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| 2023-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 included an updated health report which was not updated at least once every 12 months. The current health report on file was dated 10/21/2022 and the previous health report was dated 09/21/2021. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Reminders for updated health assessments are sent to parents 90, 60, and 30 days prior to when they expire. |
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| 2023-01-05 | 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: Staff person #3 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3 must do one of the following: provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS-certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide documentation, such as their Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Instructor Card from the PQAS-approved organization or the approved curriculum organization, that the instructor is approved to offer Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on behalf of their organization, or receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3's CPR card trainer is now registered and in the process of becoming PQAS-certified. |
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| 2023-01-05 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 included an incomplete PA State Police Clearance dated 09/05/2019, which was a "Request Pending" status and was not a final clearance result. A final PA State Police Clearance was not obtained prior to their first day caring for children (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #2 included an FBI clearance which was not requested prior to their first day caring for children (see LIS code sheet). The FBI clearance was requested on 09/07/2022 and the FBI clearance result was dated 09/07/2022. A PA Department of Education FBI clearance dated 07/31/2021 was on file at the time of initial employment. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 requested the PA State Police clearance again and the disseminated date/final clearance result on the clearance is now present (1/6/23). |
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| 2022-09-23 | Initial review | Initial review | Compliant - Finalized |
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