The Goddard School Plymouth Meeting
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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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| 2026-04-15 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 04/15/26, cert rep observed the cot chart in the Rose room, was missing. Correction Required: 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.) Cot chart was located and posted. |
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| 2026-04-15 | 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 renewal inspection on Wednesday, 04/15/26, cert rep observed in the Tulip room, emergency contact information for children receiving care was not present. 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.) Missing emergency contact information has been placed in the Tulip room. |
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| 2026-04-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, child 1's file failed to include an updated child health report. The last documented health report included in file was last completed on 10/31/24 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated health report will be requested for child 1. |
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| 2026-04-15 | 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: In review of health and safety documentation, facility's policy addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment, failed to address identification and prevention 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Policy will be updated to include identification and prevention of child maltreatment. |
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| 2026-04-15 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 04/15/26, cert rep observed in the Lily room, cleaning materials accessible to children at the handwashing station. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cleaning materials was removed and placed in area inaccessible to children. |
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| 2026-04-15 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 04/15/26, cert rep observed first-aid kit located in the outdoor play space failed to contain gloves. 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.) A pair of gloves was placed inside of the first-ai kit located in the outdoor play space. |
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| 2025-12-01 | 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 compliant investigation on Monday, 12/01/25, cert rep was informed that admin conducted an internal investigation and determined that a staff handled a child aggressively causing injury to the child. 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 was terminated effective 11/18/25. Additional supervision training for all staff is scheduled for 12/22/25. |
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| 2025-10-21 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files on Tuesday, 10/21/25, staff person 1 file failed to include a 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 completed physical exam on 10/20/25 and will provide health assessment on 10/22/25. |
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| 2025-10-21 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files on Tuesday, 10/21/25, staff person 1 file failed to include results of the TB screening by the Mantoux method. 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 completed TB screening on 10/20/25 and will provide results on 10/22/25. |
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| 2025-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 5 file failed to contain required 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will provide a staff health assessment. |
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| 2025-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 6 file failed to contain two written, nonfamily references. File only contain one 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.) Staff will provide an additional reference. |
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| 2025-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff persons 3 and 5 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training. Staff person 3 and 5 files contained 5.5 hours of PD training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons will complete additional training hours. |
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| 2025-04-11 | 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: In review of staff files, staff person 4 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 4 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 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.) Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 4 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 4, staff person 4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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| 2025-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 11/03/19. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 1 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 1, staff 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.) Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 1 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 1, staff person 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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| 2025-04-11 | 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: In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to contain out of state child abuse clearance and sex offender registry check and staff person 7 file failed to contain a completed FBI clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons 2 and 7 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 persons 2 and 7 will not return to the facility until required CPSL clearances are received. |
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| 2024-03-25 | 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 renewal inspection on Monday, 03/25/24, cert rep observed children receiving care failed to have their emergency contact information present in the childcare space care was provided. 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.) Emergency contact information will be placed in each childcare space. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: In review of children's file, child 1, an infant, file failed to have an updated health report. Health report contained in child's 1 file was last completed on 08/30/23. 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent of child 1 will provide an updated health report. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: In review of children's file, child 2, an older toddler, file failed to have an updated health report. Health report contained in child's 2 file was last completed on 02/10/23. 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent of child 2 will provide an updated health report. |
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| 2024-03-25 | 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: In review of emergency plan, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement addressing continuity of operation statement. 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.) Emergency plan will be updated to include a statement addressing continuity of operations. |
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| 2024-03-25 | 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: In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 5, 6, 9 and 11 had not completed required health and safety professional development training required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe of 04/29/22. Health and safety training contained in staff person 6 files was completed prior to 09/30/16 and staff persons 5, 9 and 11 completed "Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification" after 06/30/2018. Staff persons 4, 9 and 13 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe, 12/30/22. Staff persons 7 and 12 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons 7 and 12 has not completed pre-service training in pediatric first aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum required prior to caring for children. Staff person 12 has not completed pre-service training in mandated reporter training required prior to caring for children. 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. Staff persons 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12 and 13 will have until 04/25/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12 and 13, must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, at minimal, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12 and 13, staff persons 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12 and 13, 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 persons 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, and 13 will not work unsupervised with children until required health and safety training is completed. Staff person 7 will not work unsupervised until required pre-service training in Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum. 12 will not work unsupervised with children until required mandated reporter training is completed. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff/facility persons 12, 15, 19 and 20 file failed to include a 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff/facility persons 12, 15, 19 and 20 will provide a health assessment. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff/facility persons 12, 15, and 20 file failed to include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method. 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff/facility persons 12, 15, and 20 will provide TB results. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, facility person 22, a volunteer, failed to have a record on file at the facility. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A record will be created for facility person 22. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, facility persons 1, 10, 12 and 20 file failed to include 2 letters of references. 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.) Two written, nonfamily references will be provided for staff persons 1, 10, 12 and 20. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: In review of fire safety documents, staff persons 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18 and 21, failed to have completed annual fire safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18 and 21 will complete annual fire safety training. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff persons 2, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, and 18 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons 2, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, and 18 will complete annual PD training hours. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 12 and 18 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum. Pediatric First Aid/CPR contained in staff person's 18 file does not meet requirements. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff persons 12 and 18 will have until 04/25/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons 12 and 18 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a (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 persons 12 and 18, staff persons 12 and 18 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. 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 persons 12 and 18 will not work unsupervised until required pre-service training in Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 8 and 12 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety topics. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons 8 and 12 will have until 04/25/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons 8 and 12 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 persons 8 and 12, staff persons 8 and 12 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons 8 and 12 will not work unsupervised until required pre-service training in required health and safety topics. |
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| 2024-03-25 | 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: In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include current child abuse and FBI clearances. Child abuse clearance contained in file was last completed on 10/25/18 and FBI clearance contained in file was last completed on 10/24/18. Staff person 6 file failed to include current PA state police, child abuse and FBI clearances. PA state police clearance contained in file was last completed on 02/18/19, child abuse clearance contained in file was last completed on 02/14/19 and FBI clearance contained in file was last completed on 02/13/19. Staff person 10 file failed to include DHS FBI clearance. FBI clearance contained in file was from the DOE. Staff person 12 file failed to include PA state police, child abuse and FBI clearances and NSOR. Staff person 14 file failed to include PA state police and DHS FBI clearances. File contained request for PA state police clearance and DOE FBI clearance. Staff person 15 file failed to include NSOR certificate. File contained NSOR application. Staff person 16 file failed to include out of state FBI clearance. Staff person 16 file failed to include FBI clearance. File contained request for FBI clearance. Staff person 19 file failed to include FBI clearance and NSOR certificate. And staff/facility person 20 file failed to include signed disclosure statement for volunteers. 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. Facility Persons 3, 6, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16 and 19 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 persons 3, 6, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16 and 19 will be remove from a child position at the facility until required CPSL documents are provided. A discourse statement will be completed with staff person 20. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff persons 12 and 16, group supervisors, file failed to include verification of degree or college transcripts verifying area of studies. Staff person 12's file, who received their degree abroad, file failed to include evolution to determine the US equivalent. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have 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. 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 person 12 will have their studies abroad evaluated and staff person 16 will provide degree information. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff persons 7 and 10, group supervisors, file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children prior to position at facility. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children. 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 persons 7 and 10 will provide verification of child care expired. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff persons 4, 15, 17 and 19, assistant group supervisors, file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children. Staff persons 15, 17 and 19 file failed to include proof of education. 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 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 persons 4, 15, 17 and 19 will provide verification of child care expired. Staff persons 15, 17 and 19 will provide proof of education. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff persons 1, an aide, file failed to include proof of education. Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. 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 person 1 will provide proof of education. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 14, an aide, file failed to include, at minimum, verification of an 8th grade education and verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of child care experience prior to employment at facility. Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. 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 person 14 will provide proof of education and 2 years of child care experience. |
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| 2023-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)(ii) - Record include X-ray results and evaluation | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)(ii) Description: Record include X-ray results and evaluation Noncompliance Area: File record for Staff #1 did not include the results of a chest x-ray and evaluation for chemoprophylaxis. Correction Required: A record of a person with a positive tuberculin skin test shall include the results of a chest x-ray and evaluation for chemoprophylaxis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 completed a Chest Xray on 4/27/23 and record was updated in staff's file record |
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| 2023-04-03 | 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: File records for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5,Child #6 and Child #7 did not include a review and update the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period 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.) File records for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5,Child #6 and Child #7 were updated to include a review and update the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period |
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| 2023-04-03 | 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: File record for Child #4 did not include an update of the emergency contact information at least once in a 6 month period 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.) File record for Child #4 was updated to include an update of the emergency contact information at least once in a 6 month period |
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| 2023-04-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: File Records for Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6 and Staff #7 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) File Records for Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6 and Staff #7 were updated to include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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| 2023-04-03 | 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: File Record for Staff #2 did not include competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation 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.) Staff #2 completed the competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation on 12/22/22; proof was placed in file record |
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| 2023-04-03 | 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: File Record for Staff #3 did not include FBI Clearance Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 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 #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.) File Record for Staff #3 was updated to include FBI Clearance completed on 4/29/23 |
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| 2022-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, certification rep check the cribs. The cribs that had sleeping babies in them were not at least 2 feet of space is required on three 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.) Infant room teachers have been reminded about the cribs spacing between children while sleeping and an approved crib placement chart has been updated |
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| 2022-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) No extra fees are applicable in this section of the services agreement. N/A was marked on child files and parents were notified of the update. |
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| 2022-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iii)/3270.192(5) - Exp, educ., training at facility/Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii)/3270.192(5) Description: Exp, educ., training at facility/Two written references Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 and 8 did not have 2 years of verified experience in their file.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 12 wasmissing two reference letters. Staff 13 was missing one reference letter Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.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.) Verified experience and education were provided for staff 3 and 8. Updated letters of reference will be documented by July 22, 2022 |
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| 2022-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.31(g) - Age and Training/Professional development certificate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.31(g) Description: Age and Training/Professional development certificate Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,5,missing annual training hoursDuring renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff person #10 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: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1 & 5 will complete training hours by correction date The CPR trainer will become PQAS certified by correction date or receive new pediatric first aid and CPR trainer by the correction date. Staff 10 will continue to work with supervision prior to this training being completed. |
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| 2022-06-14 | 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. Staff 1 had a copy of the receipt on file. Staff 12 were missing state criminal clearance. Staff 13 was missing NSOR and Staff 14 was missing FBI clearance. 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 # 1,,12,13 and 14 -- 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 #1,11,12,13 and 14--- 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 1 received a new criminal record clearance on July 1, 2022 Staff 12 received a criminal record clearance on February 27, 2022 and the formal certificate was added to their file on July 1, 2022 in addition to the receipt. Staff 13 received their NSOR clearance on June 14, 2022 Staff 14 received their FBI clearance on November 17. 2021 and their file has been updated to include this information |
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| 2022-06-14 | 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. Annual evaluation for staff 9 were more than a year old. 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 9 received an updated annual evaluation on June 27. 2022 |
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| 2022-06-14 | 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 the following classrooms, Poppy, Petunia, Buttercup, Rose and Tulip 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.) Paint chips have been fixed in all classrooms |
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| 2022-06-14 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, certification tried to flush the toilet in the Buttercup classroom. Toilet would not flush Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Toilet was repaired and fully functioning. |
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