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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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| 2025-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: In room 8, a cot was observed to have less than 2 feet of space on three sides while it was in use by a child in care. 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.) The teacher moved the cot immediately to ensure that it was 2 feet on three sides. The directors held a staff meeting and reiterated the importance of having the mats spaced 2 feet on three sides. |
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| 2025-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Emergency drills were documented on a form created by the operator that did not include the following required information: SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS THE FACILITY USED FOR ANY CATEGORY OF CHILDREN (Infants, Toddlers, Children with Special Needs); and LIST PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED OR OBSERVATIONS DURING THE DRILL (For use in updating the Emergency Plan). Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The directors switched out the form that was created and replaced it with the state form. |
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| 2025-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In room 8, there were water stains observed on 5 ceiling tiles. 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.) The ceiling tiles will be replaced by the franchisee. |
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| 2025-10-23 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days during the following time periods: 10/17-12/4/2024; 2/11-3/13/2025; 6/26-8/1/2025; and 8/1-9/12/2025. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire detection system was tested within the last 30 days. The directors created a system to test the fire system every 30 days themselves if the fire department does not come. |
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| 2024-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Bite marks were observed on multi-colored foam blocks and a gray foam mat that were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths in room #5. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We removed the foam blocks and foam mat from classroom #5 on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2024-10-31 | 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 room #7 for a child who was receiving care in the space. 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.) We placed child #7's emergency contact form into the classroom binder before the inspector left for the day. |
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| 2024-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The health assessment for staff #2 did not include the results of an examination for communicable diseases and the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) It was an oversight for the doctor to not include the results of the examination for communicable diseases and assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care on staff #2's health assessment. Staff #2 returned to the doctor to have the health assessment completed. |
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| 2024-10-31 | 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: A parent of child #1 did not review and update the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period between 7/16/2023 and 6/4/2024. 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.) The parent of child #1 completed a new financial agreement. |
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| 2024-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The parent letter did not include the facility's emergency procedures for shelter in place at the facility, including lock down; and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We Have corrected our parent letter to include the facility's emergency procedures for shelter in place at the facility, including lockdown., and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2024-10-31 | 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 record for staff #1 lacked a state police clearance in their record. A state police clearance was obtained during the inspection and placed into staff #1's record. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During our state inspection, staff #1 obtained a state police clearance and it was placed in their file to comply with the CPSL and Chapter 3490. |
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| 2024-10-31 | 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: The record for staff #3, who was working in child care as an AGS, lacked verification of 2 years experience with children. 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 #3 turned in verification of 2 years experience with children to be qualified to work in child care as an AGS. |
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| 2024-10-31 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days during the following periods of time: 3/15 to 4/17/2024; 4/17 to 5/20/2024; and 6/19 to 7/25/2024. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire detection system was tested within the past 30 days. Due to the fire detection system not being tested at least once every 30 days, we have put into place a new tracking system to ensure our testing is not late again. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Splintering wood and a protruding nail were observed on a wooden planter box on the ground in the outdoor play space, where it was accessible and posed a potential hazard to children in care. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The wooden planter boxes on the ground in the outdoor play space were replaced with treated wood so that they will no longer splinter. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In room #1, there was a sensory bottle containing sand with a screw on top that was not secured in a way to prevent children who are still placing objects in their mouths in room from accessing its contents. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sensory bottle that was found in room #1 was removed immediately. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreement for child #1 was filled out with the child's arrival and departure times immediately. |
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| 2023-10-27 | 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: The facility's policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment, as per Announcement C-22-03. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility edited their policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment as per the Announcement C-22-03. |
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| 2023-10-27 | 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 record for staff #1, who resided outside of Pennsylvania within the past 5 years, did not include the required out of state child abuse and neglect registry check and sex offender registry check from the state in which they resided. 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 Person #1 may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility obtained a copy of the required out of state child abuse and neglect registry check and sex offender registry check from the state in which they resided. The copy was placed in the file for staff #1. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: A protective receptacle cover was not placed in an electrical outlet on a power strip plugged in by the computers in room #8. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A protective receptacle cover was placed in the electrical outlet on the power strip that was plugged in by the computers in room #8. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A dispenser containing hand sanitizer was observed to be mounted on the wall by the inside entrance to the facility, where it was accessible to children in care. 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.) The hand sanitizer was removed from the dispenser immediately and placed out of reach of children. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: (2) water-stained ceiling tiles were observed in room #8. Low growing prickly weeds were observed in the planter boxes in the outdoor play space, which were accessible and posed a potential hazard to children in care. 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.) The water-stained ceiling tiles that were observed in room #8 were painted to repair the water stain. The low growing prickly weeds in the planter boxes were removed from the outdoor play space immediately. |
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| 2023-10-27 | 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: Peeling paint was observed on the wall to the left of the door when entering room #2 and on a shed in the outdoor play space. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The peeling paint observed on the wall to the left of the door when entering room #2 was patched and repainted. The shed in the outdoor play space was also repainted so that the paint was no longer peeling. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: A crib was observed obstructing a door that serves as an exit from room #1 to the outside of the facility. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The crib that was observed obstructing a door that serves as an exit in room #1 was removed from in front of the door so that it was no longer blocking the exit. |
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| 2022-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) - Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Description: Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #2 included a current health assessment that lacked the results of an examination for communicable diseases and information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #2 took the incomplete health assessment to her health care provider to have the form completed in its entirety. |
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| 2022-10-24 | 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 an infant was not obtained from the parent for infants in care. 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 directors created a new feeding schedule form to give to the current and incoming families to fill out. |
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| 2022-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: A roll of unused plastic garbage bags observed in an unlocked drawer in a cabinet in the hallway were accessible and posed a suffocation hazard to children in care. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The roll of unused plastic garbage bags were removed from the unlocked drawer immediately. |
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| 2022-10-24 | 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 record for staff #1, who has resided outside of PA within the previous 5 years, did not include clearances (state sex offender registry check and state child abuse and neglect check) from the state in which they resided, as required under the CPSL. 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 Person #2 may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was asked to leave the premises at the end of the shift and was not allowed to return until the out of state clearances were obtained. |
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| 2022-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: There were no protective receptacle covers placed in (2) electrical outlets located on the outside of the building in the outdoor play space for preschoolers, accessible to children 5 years or younger. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A protective receptacle cover was placed in the (2) electrical outlets on the outside of the building immediately. |
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| 2022-10-24 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: There were no handwashing signs posted at the toilets in the bathroom located off the toddler room. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A handwashing sign was placed above the toilets in the toddler bathroom immediately. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 file lacked a TB test with results at initial hire in the file. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 was treated as a new hire so we made her go get a new physical and TB test before she could come back to work. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: Staff file #1 contained a health assessment dated 6/15/21 that did not include the results of the communicable disease and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care recorded on the health assessment. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 obtained the updated health assessment that was dated on 6/15/21 that included the results of communicable disease and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: The facility had an original injury report dated 10/28/21 in the classroom that had not been given to parent on the date of the injury. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The administration spoke with the teacher about the importance of getting all incident reports signed on the date of the injury. The staff member obtained the signature the day of inspection. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a plan that provided for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions in the emergency plan. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility updated the emergency plan to reflect accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2021-11-01 | 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: All staff files reviewed contained documentation of BLS First Aid and Pediatric CPR which does not meet the requirement for Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR as required. 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.) The trainer sent over a letter stating that all AHA standards were followed and that the requirements for Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR were conducted. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Staff file #3 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter training completed on 2/13/15 and 3/19/20 which exceeded 60 months as required by CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.) A tracking system was put in place to keep track of when important paperwork is due. |
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| 2021-11-01 | 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: Staff file #2 lacked the updated disclosure statement upon rehire at the facility. Staff #3 file contained PA State Criminal Clearances dated 2/18/15 and 3/3/20 and Child Abuse Clearances 1/21/15 and 3/13/20 which exceeded the 60 months than required by CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #2 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. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff file #2 was treated as a new hire and we had the staff member complete all new paperwork. A tracking system was put in place to keep track of when important documents are due to expire. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A pergola constructed out of wood located in the outdoor play space and accessible to children in care was splintered posing a hazard for the children in care. 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.) The owner of the school sanded the wood surface of the pergola in the outdoor classroom so that the surface is smooth and no longer a hazard for the children in our care. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a copy of the proof of purchase for the fire detection system on file at the facility. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The owner will complete an attestation form for the proof of purchase of the fire detection system. |
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