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| 2026-07-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #22 did not contain a health assessment that confirmed the individual was suitable to provide childcare and was currently free from any communicable diseases. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Facility Person # 22 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #22 has obtained a health assessment confirming they are suitable to work in a childcare setting, and the documentation has been placed in her employee file. |
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| 2026-07-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #21 contains a foreign educational document that has not been reviewed for equivalency. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #21 has submitted their education documents to be reviewed and evaluated to determine its equivalent level of education with the U.S. |
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| 2026-07-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #21 only contained one written, nonfamilial reference letter. While there were two references in the file, both were written by the same individual and from the same previous employer. The file for staff # 21 still needs at least one more written, nonfamilial reference letter attesting to the individual'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.) The required letter of recommendation has been obtained and placed in the staff member's file |
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| 2026-07-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non 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 #20 did not contain any out of state Florida Clearances. This file also lacked documentation to verify that a DHS FBI Clearance has been requested. The file for Staff # 20 contained a Pennsylvania State Police Clearance, a Child Abuse Clearance and a National Sex Offender Registry Clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 20 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All required clearances for staff #20 have been obtained and placed in the employee file. |
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| 2026-07-23 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Continued non-compliance from (SIN-00288104) A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare work experience, educational level and training, prior to service at a facility. The file for Staff #17 contains a translated foreign educational document but it has not been reviewed for equivalency, as required. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child # 1 did not include the Release Person's address, as required. 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 provider will obtain and add the name, address, and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent for child release to the child's file immediately. |
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| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #17 did not contain two written, non-familial references from individuals attesting 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.) The provider will obtain and place two written non-family references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person in the staff file immediately. |
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| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 did not contain verification of the childcare work experience amounts required to perform the duties of the position Staff #4 was hired for. The files for Staff #17 & #18 do not contain verification of the educational requirements to perform the duties they were hired for. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will obtain documentation of required hours for Staff #4 and documentation of the required educational qualifications for Staff #17 and Staff #18. All documentation will be placed in the staff files immediately. |
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| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(a)(1) - Finances, meals, personnel | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(1) Description: Finances, meals, personnel Noncompliance Area: Continued non-compliance: The facility owner did not attend the Existing Childcare Provider Training held by the Central Office of Child Development and Early Learning on 4/16/26 as described on the tiered plan of correction. Original Citation from (SIN-0028585) - The minimum duties including general management of the facility and personnel are not being met, as demonstrated by the areas of non-compliance listed on inspection summary (SIN-0028585). Correction Required: Tier POC from continued non-compliance on (SIN-0028585): 2. The facility owner must attend Existing Childcare Provider Training offer by the Central Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning. The next Existing Childcare Provider Training will be held in Harrisburg on 7/16/26, @ 9:30am. Documentation of completed training must be submitted to DHS. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility owner will attend the required existing childcare provider training held in Harrisburg on 7/18/26 and maintain documentation of completion. |
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| 2026-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Cert reps observed that in the Toddler 2, Toddler 1, Twos, Pre-School 1, Pre-school 2 and Get Set 2 rooms, the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon notification of the citation ALL rest equipment has been clearly labeled with a number using permanent labels. |
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| 2026-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: Cert Reps observed in the Get Set 2 and Pre-K 1 rooms that there were no thermometers in either refrigerator. 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.) Upon notification of the citation, refrigerator thermometers were immediately placed in all Get Set classroom refrigerators. Temperatures were verified to ensure all units were operating within safe food storage ranges. |
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| 2026-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #4 contained a Child Service Agreement signed 12/13/24 and the next CSR was signed 1/28/26, more than 6 months later. This CSR form was not updated and signed in a timely manner. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility will create a tracking system to make sure all CSR documents are updated in a timely manner, every six months or less. |
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| 2026-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child # 1 did not include the Release Person's address, as required. 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.) Child 1 Emergency contact form was filled out by the parents and included the release person's address. |
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| 2026-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Cert Reps observed in the STEM room that there were no emergency contact forms present for the children in care at that time. 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.) Upon citation a binder was created with all the childrens emergency contact forms that attend the stem room and was placed in the first aid bag. |
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| 2026-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f) Description: Updated every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained an Emergency Contact form signed 5/29/25 and the next Emergency Contact form was signed 1/21/26, more than 6 months later. The emergency contact form was not reviewed in a timely manner. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Admin to ensure that all emergency contact forms are updated within a 6-month period or as soon as a parent needs to change any information. |
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| 2026-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Cert Rep Observed that the files for Staff Members #3, #4 and #7 did not include verification that these staff members completed a TB screening at the time of initial employment. Staff Person # 4 does not have a Health Assessment or TB test result on File. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ensured Staff members 3, 4 and 7 had a current health assessment or TB or a date it will be completed. All 3 are current now. Staff #3's employment ended 3/12/26. |
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| 2026-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(4) Description: CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Cert Reps observed that the staff files for Staff members #3, #4, #10, #11, #12, #14, #17 and #18 did not contain a signed Disclosure Statement. Cert Reps also observed that the still file for Staff Person #5's contain an incomplete Disclosure Statement that was not signed by a witness. Correction Required: 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.) Upon citation staff 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 14,17 and 5 filled out a completed disclosure statement that was signed and witnessed. Staff #3's employment ended 3/12/26. |
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| 2026-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Cert Reps observed that the staff files for Staff Member #4, #9, #17 and #18 did not contain two written, non-family references from individuals attesting 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.) Upon citation 4, 9, 17 and 18 did not have 2 written references they were instructed to get the required references and had them returned on 2/16/2026. |
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| 2026-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Cert reps observed that the staff file for Staff #3 did not contain a valid NSOR clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3-- 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.) Collected Staff #3 NSOR on 2/26/26. |
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| 2026-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Cert Rep observed that the staff file for Staff # 18 did not include verification that Health and Safety training was completed within 90 days of hire. Cert Reps observed that the staff file for Staff Member #1 contained a Pediatric CPR/First Aid training Certificate, issued 10/13/25, from a PQAS trainer whose training credentials expired 8/26/25. This training certificate is not valid. Cert Reps observed that the staff files for Staff members #3, #4, #10, #11, #12, #14, #17 and #18 did not contain a signed Disclosure Statement. Cert Reps also observed that the still file for Staff Person #5's contain an incomplete Disclosure Statement that was not signed by a witness. Cert Reps observed that the staff files for Staff Member #4, #5, #11, #12 and #14 do not include verification of the childcare work experience amounts required to perform the duties of the position they were hired for. The Staff files for Staff #17 & #18 do not contain verification of either the educational requirements or childcare work experience amounts required to perform the duties of the position they were hired for. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #18 complete health and safety training no later than 2/21/2026 or she cannot return to work on 2/23/2026. Staff member 1 will take a CPR class on 2/24/26. Staff members 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17 and 18 completed their disclosure statements on 2/20/26. Staff 4, 5, 11, 12, 17 and 18 submitted work experience on 2/20/26. |
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| 2026-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(1) - Finances, meals, personnel | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(1) Description: Finances, meals, personnel Noncompliance Area: The minimum duties including general management of the facility and personnel are not being met, as demonstrated by the areas of non-compliance listed on this inspection summary (SIN-0028585). Correction Required: Tier POC: 1. A director is responsible for administering finances, personnel, maintenance, meal planning and preparation and transportation. 2. The facility owner and the facility director must attend Existing Provider Training offer by the Central Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning. Documentation of completed training must be submitted to DHS. The operator shall provide a date of when this training will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To attend the existing provider training. The next course is not until April, we are all signed up for it. |
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| 2026-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Cert Reps observed plastic spray bottles in the Infant, Toddlers 2, Toddlers 1, Twos, Get Set 2, Pre-School 1, Pre-school 2 and Pre-K 1 rooms, that did not include a label listing the specific contents of the bottles. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Spray bottles must have a picture or label of all active ingredients. |
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| 2026-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.67(a) - Trash removed once a day | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(a) Description: Trash removed once a day Noncompliance Area: Cert Reps observed, in the Pre-K2 and Kindergarten room, that the trash cans were not emptied daily. Correction Required: Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) There should be no left over trash in cans at the end of the day either in a room being utilized or not. |
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| 2026-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: Cert Reps observed in the Get Set 2 room that there was no liner in the bathroom trash can. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Get Set 2 Room trash can will have a trash liner at all times. |
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| 2026-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Cert Reps observed in the Gym that the play equipment in the alcove area was significantly dirty and stained. Cert Reps also observed in the Pre-K, Pre-School 1, Pre-School 2 rooms dirt and debris on the floor of several rest equipment storage areas, behind and under several stacks of cots. 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.) Gym sensory equipment shall be free from dirt and stains. Floors shall not have dirt or any debris behind cots or under tables. |
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| 2026-02-04 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Cert Reps observed that the fire drill log indicated a fire drill was completed 12/3/25 and the next fire drill was completed 2/4/26, which was 63 days later. Fire Drills were not completed timely. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon notification of the citation, the facility immediately conducted a fire drill to ensure staff and children were familiar with evacuation procedures. Evacuation time was recorded and documentation was completed. All administrative staff reviews DHS fire drill regulations to ensure clarify regarding frequency and documentation requirements. |
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| 2025-09-22 | Initial review | Initial review | Compliant - Finalized |
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