The Goddard School
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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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| 2026-06-03 | 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: In the PreK A Room a clear plastic lid with green handles was observed to have multiple cracks on the lid causing it not to be in good repair. A clear plastic bin was observed to have a broken handle with a crack on the side causing it not to be in good repair. 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.) During the inspection, both the clear plastic bin and the clear plastic lid with green handles were immediately removed from the classroom and disposed of. |
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| 2026-06-03 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, and Child #8 was observed to have a current financial agreement form on file that lacked the child's admission date. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection, the admission date was added to the Financial Agreement forms for all children identified as missing this information. |
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| 2026-06-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 8/13/25 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 7/31/24 health report on file. The child file for Child #7, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 10/29/25 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 9/7/24 health report on file. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both children had already obtained physical examinations; however, the documentation reflected that the reports were completed after the one-year timeframe had elapsed. The records were verified and confirmed -- self corrected. |
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| 2026-06-03 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current health assessment dated 10/14/24 that had 'Yes' checked off to having a communicable disease and additional information describing the condition and the risk it might pose was not provided. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member followed up with her physician the following day to have the form corrected and to complete a new physical examination, as [the staff] was due for her annual physical in October. The updated documentation was obtained and placed in the staff file to ensure compliance. The forms were immediately emailed to our Certification Rep. |
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| 2026-06-03 | 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: The child file for Child #3 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the financial agreement and emergency contact form were reviewed and signed on 5/4/26 and 10/31/25. The child file for Child #9 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the financial agreement and emergency contact form were reviewed and signed on 5/3/26 and 10/31/25. 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.) During the inspection, the required parent signatures had already been obtained (although they were overdue at the time they were signed), which self-corrected this violation. |
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| 2026-06-03 | 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: The staff file for Staff person #2 contained a disclosure statement on file that was not signed by a witness. 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 the inspection, the staff member and the director, serving as the witness, completed and signed an updated Disclosure Statement. The signed document was immediately added to the employee's file to ensure compliance. |
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| 2026-06-03 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 contained current staff evaluation dated 11/4/25 which was not completed at least once every 12 months from the previous staff evaluation on file dated 10/14/24. 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.) This was self-corrected at the time of inspection as the evaluation was completed and already in the staff file, but the timing did not meet the required annual interval. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 was observed to have a current emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection, we were able to obtain a valid insurance policy number for Child #1's file after speaking with their parent. This information was added to the appropriate form to complete the documentation. |
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| 2025-06-23 | 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: The staff file for Staff person #4 contained a current health assessment and tuberculosis screening/results dated 10/2/24 which was not conducted prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. 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.) At the time of inspection, we verified that the required health assessment and TB screening for Staff Person #4 were on file and current, though completed after their start date. While the timing did not meet initial service requirements, no further corrective action was needed since both documents were present and up to date. We documented this in the file and discussed protocol changes to prevent future occurrences. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #3 contained a current health assessment dated 5/13/25 that was observed to lack an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #3 followed up with [their] healthcare provider and obtained an updated health assessment that includes confirmation of the communicable disease examination and its results. The corrected documentation was added to the staff file upon receipt on 6/24/2025. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 was observed not to contain a valid State Police clearance within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). The file for Staff person #2 was observed to lack a complete State Police clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection, we were able to obtain valid documentation of the State Police clearances for both Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2. For Staff Person #1, we printed and filed an updated and complete copy of their clearance, as the version originally on file was marked "Under Review." For Staff Person #2, we printed the docket confirming the disposition and added it to the file to accompany their clearance. |
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| 2024-08-07 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:15am, in the Infant Room, two infants were observed to be asleep in separate cribs; one crib did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides of that crib and the other crib, which was placed up against a corner wall, did not have 2 feet of space on two sides of that crib while it was in use. 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.) Directors completed a sleep area observation and walk through, demonstrating the appropriate distance of all infant cribs. All infant teachers demonstrated their understanding by setting up the area with cribs at least 2 feet apart on 3 sides. |
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| 2024-08-07 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:30pm, during naptime in the Twos Room, Staff person #11 was observed sitting at a child's table and how they were positioned, they could not adequately supervise one of the napping children who was next to the table due to the table and chairs obstructing Staff person #11's ability to see and assess that child. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Twos room teachers created a "nap map" that includes "furniture placement" where the teachers and children should be placed during nap time. Directors completed a nap time observation and walk through, demonstrating the appropriate teacher positions while sitting during nap time. We discussed and demonstrated walking around the classroom to complete 5-Minute Sleep Checks. |
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| 2024-08-07 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 was observed to have a current financial agreement form that lacked the admission date. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Office staff added the admission date to child #1's financial agreement form. |
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| 2024-08-07 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #8, contained a current health assessment dated 4/6/24 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 3/2/22 health assessment on file. The staff file for Staff person #9, contained a current health assessment dated 11/27/23 that lacked the name of Staff person #9 on the form therefore making it invalid. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #8 completed had their physical completed 4/6/2024 and will now complete their next physical by 4/6/2026. Staff #9 confirmed that they were seen by their physician on the date listed on the unnamed physical form via a letter written by the doctor. |
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| 2024-08-07 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The facility's current provisional certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents as evidence by it was being covered over by a CPCS recall sign. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility has moved the current provisional certificate of compliance to the "Parent Board" in the hallway. This board is easily seen by and accessible to parents. |
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| 2024-08-07 | Renewal | 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(b) Description: Post the inspection summary Noncompliance Area: The facility's notice of issuance of a provisional certificate of compliance and all attachments were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents as evidence by those documents were being covered over by a CPCS recall sign. Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility has moved the notice of issuance of current provisional certificate of compliance and all attachments to the "Parent Board" in the hallway. This board is easily seen by and accessible to parents. |
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| 2024-08-07 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures does not mention annual emergency drills, lockdown, or accommodations for infants/toddlers and children with disabilities or 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.) Our facility has updated our emergency procedures parent letter to now include mention of emergency drills, lockdown procedures, and accommodations for children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2024-08-07 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3, Staff person #4, Staff person #7, Staff person #10 and Staff person #11 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training Revised 10-hour training. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3, Staff person #4, Staff person #7, Staff person #10 and Staff person #11 will have until 9/10/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #3, Staff person #4, Staff person #7, Staff person #10 and Staff person #11 must be supervised, when interacting with childre by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise Staff person #3, Staff person #4, Staff person #7, Staff person #10 and Staff person #11 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person(s) #3, #4, #7, #10, and # 11 all completed the updated Health and Safety Training Revised 10-Hour Training. Before completion, all listed staff members were supervised by another staff member who qualifies as either an AGS or a GS. |
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| 2024-08-07 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person 6 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10), 3280.31(f) (10), or 3290.31(g) (10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #6 must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #6, staff person #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #6 is no longer employed at our facility. |
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| 2024-08-07 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #5 was observed to lack documentation of having applied for and received a state sex offender check from the States in which they resided in within the previous five years as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). The file for Staff person #6 was observed to lack documentation of having applied for and received a state sex offender check and State child abuse and neglect check from the States in which they resided in within the previous five years as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 5 and #6-- may not work in a childcare 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 #5 and #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person(s) #5 and #6 are no longer employed at our facility. |
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| 2024-08-07 | Renewal | 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #3 who is functioning as Director, lacked documentation of 1 year of experience working with children. Correction Required: A director shall have attained 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 and 1 year 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 #3, who is functioning as Director has provided documentation of at least 1 year of child care experience. |
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| 2024-08-07 | 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: Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 8/28/23 - 9/28/23 (31 days) and 3/15/24 - 4/15/24 (31 days). 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.) Fire drills have been corrected since 4/15/2024 and moving forward all fire drills will be conducted within the 30-day window. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 and #2 were supervising the PreK A classroom but neither staff person saw Child #1 leave the classroom prior to her being found alone in the Preschool classroom. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff have been and will continue to be physically present by using our supervision clipboards and Name to Face transitional piece of our app, Kaymbu. Secondly, to ensure that children are unable to move throughout the conjoining bathrooms without proper staff supervision, sliding locks have been added to the outside of the bathroom doors. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: ** Staff person #1 and #2 were responsible for Child #1 while in the PreK A classroom and neither staff person was aware that Child #1 left the classroom unsupervised. Correction Required: ** The legal entity must submit documentation of administrators monitoring supervision and ratio during arrival and dismissal in all classrooms 3 times/week. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a monthly basis for a period of three months after the submission of this Plan of Correction. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff have been and will continue to be physically present by using our supervision clipboards and Name to Face transitional piece of our app, Kaymbu. Secondly, to ensure that children are unable to move throughout the conjoining bathrooms without proper staff supervision, sliding locks have been added to the outside of the bathroom doors. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: *** Staff person #1 and #2 were responsible for Child #1 while in the PreK A classroom and neither staff person was aware that Child #1 left the classroom unsupervised. Correction Required: *** The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of in-person training regarding supervision of children by the ELRC. The training is to include staff positioning in a classroom, particularly regarding the ability for all classroom exits to be able to be monitored; as well awareness of what each staff person is responsible for throughout the day, but particularly at transitions and during drop-off and pick-up times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff have been and will continue to be physically present by using our supervision clipboards and Name to Face transitional piece of our app, Kaymbu. Secondly, to ensure that children are unable to move throughout the conjoining bathrooms without proper staff supervision, sliding locks have been added to the outside of the bathroom doors. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: * Staff person #1 and #2 were responsible for Child #1 while in the PreK A classroom and neither staff person was aware that Child #1 left the classroom unsupervised. Correction Required: * Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff have been and will continue to be physically present by using our supervision clipboards and Name to Face transitional piece of our app, Kaymbu. Secondly, to ensure that children are unable to move throughout the conjoining bathrooms without proper staff supervision, sliding locks have been added to the outside of the bathroom doors. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: Child #1 was found alone in a classroom with no staff person present with the child, making the room out of ratio. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff have been and will continue to be physically present by using our Supervision Clipboards and the Name to Face transitional piece of our app, Kaymbu. |
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| 2023-10-11 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: *** At approximately 11:00 am, on 9.27.23, Staff #1 and Staff #2, took all of the children from the Two's Room, outside to the play space, and left Child #1 behind in the classroom, unsupervised, for approximately 20 minutes. Correction Required: *** The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The supervision checks, in each classroom, are to be conducted three times per week. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a monthly basis for a period of two additional months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A director created a "Supervision Checklist" that is to be used 3 times a week as one of the directors observes proper supervision in each classroom. These supervision checks will be sent to an OCDEL C.R. for the month of October 2023 and for the timeframes of 11/13/23 through 12/13/23 and 12/13/23 through 1/19/24. |
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| 2023-10-11 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: ** At approximately 11:00 am, on 9.27.23, Staff #1 and Staff #2, took all of the children from the Two's Room, outside to the play space, and left Child #1 behind in the classroom, unsupervised, for approximately 20 minutes. Correction Required: ** The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of in-person training regarding supervision of children by the ELRC. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The ELRC received the referral from OCDEL on 11/7/2023 and will be reaching out to schedule an in-person supervision training soon. We plan to ask the ELRC to include specific training on transitioning children and maintaining supervision during those times that can become slightly more hectic for teachers. The ELRC will complete this training on or prior to January 23, 2024. |
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| 2023-10-11 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At approximately 11:00 am, on 9.27.23, Staff #1 and Staff #2, took all of the children from the Two's Room, outside to the play space, and left Child #1 behind in the classroom, unsupervised, for approximately 20 minutes. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During monthly staff meeting, we will review ratios for each age group in the building. All current staff and new hires will receive training on state regulations for ratios and supervision and will be expected to notify the front office if they are within 2 children of going over their given ratio. Directors and owner will provide adequate staffing to ensure that rooms maintain ratios at all times. |
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| 2023-10-11 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At approximately 11:00 am, on 9.27.23, Staff #1 and Staff #2, took all of the children from the Two's Room, outside to the play space, and left Child #1 behind in the classroom, unsupervised, for approximately 20 minutes. Therefore, no staff were physically present with the child in the child care space. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During monthly staff meeting, we will review ratios for each age group in the building. All current staff and new hires will receive training on state regulations for ratios and supervision and will be expected to notify the front office if they are within 2 children of going over their given ratio. Directors and owner will provide adequate staffing to ensure that rooms maintain ratios at all times. |
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| 2023-10-11 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 11:00 am, on 9.27.23, Staff #1 and Staff #2, took all of the children from the Two's Room, outside to the play space, and left Child #1 behind in the classroom, unsupervised, for approximately 20 minutes. Therefore, ratio was 0:1. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During monthly staff meeting, we will review ratios for each age group in the building. All current staff and new hires will receive training on state regulations for ratios and supervision and will be expected to notify the front office if they are within 2 children of going over their given ratio. Directors and owner will provide adequate staffing to ensure that rooms maintain ratios at all times. |
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| 2023-09-29 | 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: The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, are dated 1/4/22 and 3/17/23, more than 1 year apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, are dated 3/28/22 and 5/2/23, more than 1 year apart. 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.) Parents of Child #1 and Child # 3 were unable to schedule appointments with their pediatrician within the necessary timeframe, resulting in their child's physical being late. Child #1 and #3 have current health assessments on file. |
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| 2023-09-29 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #2, who is 21 months old, includes 1 of 3 Hepatitis B vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; no influenza vaccines, recommended annually by the ACIP for a child this age; 0 of 1 MMR vaccines recommended for a child this age; and 0 of 1 Varicella vaccines recommended for a child this age. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 follows a "delayed vaccination" schedule. We have asked the parents to bring in a letter from the doctor stating that there is a delay in the child's vaccines. |
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| 2023-09-29 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #4 and #5 includes only 1 written nonfamily 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.) Both Staff person #4 and Staff person #5 were asked to bring in another written nonfamily reference. |
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| 2023-09-29 | 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: The file for Staff person #2 includes 9 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 8/9/22-8/9/23, as per Announcement C-21-09. The file for Staff person #3 includes 2 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 12/19/21-12/19/22, with an additional 10 hours of training after 12/19/22 to be counted toward the requirement, as per Announcement C-21-09. 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 person #2 completed her last 3 hours of training and the certificates are in the staff file. Staff person #3 was able to provide documentation that her 12 hours had been completed from 12/19/21-12/19-22. These certificates were placed into her file. |
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| 2023-09-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 includes an FBI clearance obtained through the PA Department of Education, not DHS, making it invalid (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff person #6 was observed to include a child abuse clearance which was obtained for volunteer purposes and is invalid (See LIS Code Sheet). 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, #6 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.) Both employees were sent home until the proper clearances were obtained. Documentation of correct clearances can be provided if needed. |
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| 2023-09-29 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #4, #7, #8, #9, #10, classified as Assistant Group Supervisors, do not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credits in education or a related human services field; or i high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 2 years of verified child care experience. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All of these staff members were listed correctly on their "Staff Data Sheets" in the files. The director filling out the building data sheet incorrectly labeled the staff on the large form. |
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| 2023-09-29 | 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 alarm 30-day test log includes test dates1/18/23-2/20/23; 3/20/23-4/20/23, and 7/3/23-8/3/23, more than 60 days apart. 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.) Directors and franchisee will be sure to schedule fire drills within 30 days of each other, following the expectations of state licensing. |
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| 2023-08-17 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews it was determined that Staff person #1 was observed dragging Child #1, who was sitting on the floor on a foam mat, off the mat and across the tile floor approximately, 10 feet, in a sitting position. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 was terminated. Directors held a staff meeting with the other staff members which reviewed "Section 8F: Child Discipline Policy" in our Faculty Handbook. |
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| 2023-08-17 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: Based on staff interviews it was determined that on several occasions prior to 8.17.23 staff have been out of ratio, typically during drop-off, while they wait an additional staff person to arrive in the classroom. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) If a parent dropping off would lead to a classroom being over ratio, the teachers are instructed to ask the parent to wait a moment for another staff member to arrive into the classroom. |
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| 2023-08-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: While conducting a complaint investigation on 8/17/23 the Certification representative observed the Infant room out of ratio: Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were in the room with 1 young toddler and 8 infants for a period of 2 minutes. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teachers have been informed to call down to the office when they are 2 children away from being out of ratio. This is to provide time for the directors to formulate a plan and prevent any rooms from being over ratio during drop off. |
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| 2023-06-22 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: **** Staff person #1 and #2 left Child #1 unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes when he exited the classroom unseen and exited the facility and stood on the sidewalk outside, until he was discovered by another parent. Correction Required: The facility will update their staff handbook/Policy & Procedure manual to include the requirements for staff persons to report any child who is unsupervised, lost, or left behind in the facility or on an excursion away from the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our staff handbook is currently being updated to include a "Self-Reporting Policy" section. Staff will be trained on this section at our next staff meeting. |
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| 2023-06-22 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: *** Staff person #1 and #2 left Child #1 unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes when he exited the classroom unseen and exited the facility and stood on the sidewalk outside, until he was discovered by another parent. Correction Required: Each staff member will complete DHS approved training on the topic of Supervision. Documentation of the completed training will be submitted to the certification representative within 1 week of completion of the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff completed a supervision training course called "Supervision: What's Required?" on Better Kid Care. All staff had the training completed by June 30th. Certificates were copied and given to our licensing representative during her visit after the violation occurred. |
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| 2023-06-22 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: ****** Staff person #1 and #2 left Child #1 unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes when he exited the classroom unseen and exited the facility and stood on the sidewalk outside, until he was discovered by another parent. Correction Required: All staff persons will have name tags of the children they are responsible for and will stop at all transition points (leaving and entering a new space) to match all tags to children in their care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have begun using a "Name-to-Face" card system and a white board system in all classrooms. This will be used as a constant reminder for the teachers as children come to and leave school for the day. Staff are aware that each card should be moved with the child. Staff were trained how to create cards and how to properly use them. |
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| 2023-06-22 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: ******* Staff person #1 and #2 left Child #1 unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes when he exited the classroom unseen and exited the facility and stood on the sidewalk outside, until he was discovered by another parent. Correction Required: The directors will complete random weekly supervision and ratio checks and submit the documentation to OCDEL each week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Directors have been completing random supervision and ratio checks, but will now use a formal document and submit it to our licensing representative. |
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| 2023-06-22 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: * Staff person #1 and #2 left Child #1 unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes when he exited the classroom unseen and exited the facility and stood on the sidewalk outside, until he was discovered by another parent. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Supervision positions in classrooms, hallways, bathrooms, and the playgrounds were reviewed with all existing staff. |
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| 2023-06-22 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: ** Staff person #1 and #2 left Child #1 unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes when he exited the classroom unseen and exited the facility and stood on the sidewalk outside, until he was discovered by another parent. Correction Required: The facility will conduct monthly staff meetings for a period of 4 months from the approval of this Plan of Correction, reviewing supervision requirements and expectations at each meeting. A synopsis and attendance sheet will be submitted to the certification representative within 48 hours of the meeting date. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff meetings will be scheduled for September, October, November, and December and the attendance and a synopsis will be provided to our certification representative. |
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| 2023-06-22 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Child #1, a preschool child, was alone and unsupervised for a period of 3 minutes when he exited the classroom unseen and walked down the hall and exited the building. Staff person #1 and #2 were unaware of the whereabouts of Child #1 during this time. There was no staff person present with the child to fulfill the staff to child ratio requirement during this time. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have begun using a "Name-to-Face" card system and a white board system in all classrooms. This will be used as a constant reminder for the teachers as children come to and leave school for the day. Staff are aware that each card should be moved with the child. Staff were trained how to create cards and how to properly use them. |
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| 2023-06-22 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 and #2 did not know that Child #1 exited the classroom and was gone for a period of 3 minutes, therefore no staff person was present to maintain ratio requirements. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Directors and other supervisors will better monitor when classrooms are getting close to the max ratios and create a plan to ensure that no room is left out of ratio. |
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| 2023-06-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:30 AM in Room 10 there were 17 preschool aged children. Staff #1 named 10 of the children as being in her assigned group. Staff #3 named 6 of the children as being in her assigned group but was unable to name the 7th child. Staff #3 stated that she did not know all the names of the children in her "assigned" group. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We immediately placed a white board into the classroom for teachers to write down their supervision groups and the number of children in the classroom. |
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| 2023-06-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, employed for more than 45 days, contained a State Police request, and therefore, was incorrectly provisionally hired. The file for Staff #2 lacked requests for out of state clearances prior to working with children. Therefore, she was incorrectly provisionally hired. 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 and #2 may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) For Staff #1, the directors immediately pulled up the correct State Police report from the Pennsylvania Criminal History Check website and provided the correct form to the state inspectors. For Staff #2, the staff member was sent home and did not return until she could provide the correct out of state and NSOR clearance. |
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| 2022-10-19 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: Multiple staff have reported being out of ratio at various times. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will maintain appropriate ratios for each given age group at all times. |
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| 2022-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: There were pompoms and sequins in the Older Toddler 1 room (Barbers), used for arts and crafts projects, that were smaller than 1 inch. 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 pom-poms and sequins were removed from the room during inspection. Moving forward the director will remove pom-poms and sequins from the older toddler classroom. |
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| 2022-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #1, who is 4 years old, is dated 10/12/20, more than 1 year ago, as is recommended annually by the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will request verification of the flu vaccine from each child, or a vaccine exemption from the families without record of a flu shot. |
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| 2022-09-19 | 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: The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 5/15/20 and 5/25/22, more than 24 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #9 were dated 8/11/20 and 8/23/22, more than 24 months apart. 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 #2 and #9 have a current health assessment on file. Moving forward, the director will request each staff to complete and return to the school the bi-annual health assessment within the 24 month time frame. |
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| 2022-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: The safety drop-off and pick-up procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director posted the safety drop off and pick up procedures in the entry way for families to view and review. |
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| 2022-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have verification of providing the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director printed off regulations for families and also provided a link in entry way on how families can access the regulations for childcare digitally. |
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| 2022-09-19 | 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: The file for Staff person #9 and #11, did not include verification of having completed 12 hours of annual training between 12/19/20-12/19/21 (See LIS CODE SHEET). 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.) Moving forward the director will require and maintain record of each of the staff members training hours they coplete annually. |
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| 2022-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #11 and #12 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff person #11 completed the training on 8/13/22 and Staff person #12 completed the training on 8/11/22 Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #11 and #12 have completed the required training. Moving forward the director will schedule professional development for the faculty members 90 days upon their hire date. |
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| 2022-09-19 | 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 signed Disclosure statement on file for Staff person #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #10, and #12 is not dated, making it invalid. 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.) Moving forward the director will have employees sign and date the disclosure statement upon their first day of hire. Staff persons #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #10, and #12 will date their signed disclosure statement. |
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| 2022-09-19 | 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 was a missing outlet cover in the Mailcarriers room, in the back of the room. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The outlet cover was replaced during the inspection. Moving forward the director will place outlet covers on outlets when they are missing. |
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| 2022-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There were missing toilet bolt covers in the bathroom on the Bakers classroom and on the handicapped toilet in the bathroom in the Mailcarriers room. 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.) Moving forward the director will cover the bolts in the bathroom (bakers) classrooms with the appropriate safety coverings. |
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| 2022-09-19 | 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: There were areas of peeling paint on the following areas: in the Bakers room under the 3rd window on the right and in the art area; in the Librarians Room, on the Gallery wall and under the smart board. 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.) Moving forward the director will cover any peeling paint until the painters can repaint the walls where paint is peeling. |
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| 2022-09-19 | 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 does not have proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system. 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.) An Act 62 Attestation form will be signed, in lieu of proof of purchase. |
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| 2022-09-19 | 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 drill log on file at the facility includes fire drills held on 1/10/22-2/11/22; 2/11/22-3/18/22; 3/18/22-4/22/22; 5/12/22-6/30/22, all more than 60 days apart. 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.) Moving forward the director will hold a fire drill within the days required by regulations to comply with fire safety protocol. |
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| 2022-06-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 turned her back to Child #1, an infant, who was sitting on the floor, when the child apparently fell, hitting her head and suffering a significant head injury. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward, all children on the facility premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. |
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| 2021-09-08 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The observed emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants and toddlers. 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 emergency plan has been updated to include "infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions." |
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