The Good Shepherd Child Care Center
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-08 | 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: During a renewal inspection on 4/8/26, certification rep observed a brown faux leather chair in the preschool classroom with a tear in the seat and frayed fabric on the top left edge. 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 chair was removed from the classroom, and a new one was ordered. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/8/26, child files were reviewed. There was no fee amount or date in which the fee is to be paid on file for children # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We are going to use the DHS provided "Agreement" Contract that lists the fee amount and date on which it has to be paid. Files will be updated. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/8/26, child files were reviewed. There was no admission date on file for children # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We are going to use the DHS provided "Agreement" contract that lists the date of each child's admission and the date of withdrawal. Files will be updated. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/8/26, child files were reviewed. The child files for children # 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, and 9 do not have addressed for the provided release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We are going to use the DHS provided "Emergency Contact/Parental Consent Form" that lists the required information for all release persons. Forms will be updated. |
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| 2026-04-08 | 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: During a renewal inspection on 4/8/26, child files were reviewed. The health assessment on file for child # 3 (see code sheet for DOB) is dated 2/20/25, therefore no longer valid. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The family will be notified that the child's health form has expired and will be asked for an updated one. The family did provide an updated one on 4/10/2026. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/8/26, child files were reviewed. There was no signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures on file for children # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Consents will be signed. We will use the DHS provided "Emergency Contact/Parental Consent Form" which clearly defines parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures. |
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| 2026-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/8/26, staff files were reviewed. There were no written nonfamily references on file for staff # 1. 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.) Although the staff member had references on file that had been called, we asked those references to supply written statements. Those statements were then printed and added to the staff member's file. |
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| 2026-04-08 | 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: During a renewal inspection on 4/8/26, staff files were reviewed. The assistant director indicated that staff # 2 is an assistant group supervisor. There is no high school diploma or general educational development certificate on file. 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.) File the staff member's high school diploma |
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| 2026-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/8/26, certification rep observed peeling paint on the building wall in the toddler play area accessible to children. 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.) We will have our hired handyman remove the peeling paint or damaged paint and repaint the areas. |
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| 2026-04-08 | 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: During a renewal inspection, certification rep observed more than 30 days between fire alarm tests logged at the facility. This is evidenced by alarm tests logged on 7/1/25 to 8/1/25, then 10/1/25 to 11/3/25, then 12/1/25 to 1/2/26 to 2/3/26, then 3/3/26 to 4/8/26. 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.) Alarm tested during inspection and log complaint. |
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| 2025-04-24 | 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: During a renewal inspection on 4/24/25, cert rep observed soft blocks in the young toddler classroom with torn edges. 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 soft blocks were removed and replaced. |
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| 2025-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/28/25, there was no growth and development assessment on file for children # 1, 2, and 3; these children were enrolled at the facility longer than 6 months (see code sheet). Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete growth and development assessments for children # 1, 2, and 3. |
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| 2025-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(b)/3270.151(c)(1) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Physical examination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(b)/3270.151(c)(1) Description: Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Physical examination Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for staff # 1 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP. The health assessment on file did not include a physical exam. Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff was told to have their health assessment form updated to include the missing information. |
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| 2025-04-24 | 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 on file for staff # 1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases or a statement of their suitability to provide childcare. 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 was told to have their health assessment form updated to include the missing information. |
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| 2025-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/24/25, cert rep observed a broken bathroom tile in the preschool bathroom. 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 tile will be replaced by the facility handyman. |
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| 2025-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 4/24/25, cert rep observed peeling paint on the radiators in both preschool bathrooms on the second level. Cert rep also observed peeling paint on the building in the infant/toddler play area. 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 areas with peeling paint will be fixed by the facility handyman. |
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| 2025-03-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff # 1, staff person # 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Susan was able to find her mandated reporter training that was completed on 9/03/2024. This was within 90 days of her hire date. Susan submitted it to our inspector, Amanda upon finding it on the following Monday. |
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| 2024-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/22/24. At that time, there was no thermometer in the young toddler room refrigerator. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A thermometer was immediately placed in the young toddler room refrigerator. |
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| 2024-04-22 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/22/24. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan did not include a continuity plan for operations in times of an emergency. 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. The OCDEL ANNOUNCEMENT C-22-04 requires facility emergency plans to include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will add a continuity plan to the emergency plan. |
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| 2024-04-22 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/22/24. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not have their health assessments updated within 24 months. The dates of the health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 were 5/24/21 and 6/12/23. The dates of the health assessments on file for Staff Person #2 were 7/2/21 and 8/29/23. 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.) In the future, staff will be reminded early to ensure they have their health assessments updated within 24 months. |
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| 2024-04-22 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/22/24. Staff Person #3 had a NY SOR dated 4/12/24, after their date of hire. 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.) In the future, the facility will comply with the CPSL and perform clearance requests before new staff begin employment. |
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| 2024-04-22 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/22/24. At that time, a floorboard in the deck playground had become loose, posing a potential hazard. 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 loose floorboard will be repaired on the deck playground. The deck playground has not been in use since the occurrence of the loose floorboard and will not be used until it has been repaired. |
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| 2023-04-21 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/21/23. At that time, the foam climbing ramp in the older toddler room was observed to be ripped with exposed foam. 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 climbing ramp will be duct taped so that the foam is no longer exposed. |
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| 2023-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/21/23. At that time, plastic wrapped construction paper was observed on a floor level shelf in the older toddler room where staff indicated children in the room still place objects in their mouths. 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.) Staff immediately removed the plastic wrapping from the shelf. |
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| 2023-04-21 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/21/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The immunization report for Child #1 indicated the flu vaccine was last administered on 11/6/2020. The immunization report for Child #2 indicated that the flu vaccine had not been administered. Neither child had a letter of exemption on file. 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). Child #1 and Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 4/21/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of Child #1 and Child #2 will submit an updated immunization record showing administration of the flu vaccine in the past twelve months or a letter of exemption from the flu vaccine. |
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| 2023-04-21 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/21/23. At that time, the trash can in the upstairs pre-k bathroom was not lidded. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A lidded trash can will be purchased and placed in the upstairs pre-k bathroom. |
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| 2022-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/19/22. At that time, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child in the event of an emergency was not found posted in the facility or in the emergency bags that accompany staff on field trips. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child in the event of an emergency will be posted in each child care space and will be placed in the emergency bags that accompany children on field trips. |
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| 2022-07-19 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/19/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #4 was reviewed. The file contained health assessments dated 10/13/19 and 6/28/22, which is 32 months between health assessments. 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 health assessments will be completed at least every 24 months for staff. |
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| 2022-07-19 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/19/22. At that time, the emergency plan located at the facility did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, or children with disabilities that are enrolled at the center. 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.) Accommodations for infants, toddlers, or children with disabilities that are enrolled at the center will be added to the emergency plan. |
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| 2022-07-19 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/19/22. At that time, the files for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were reviewed. The file did not contain the request for the NY SOR or the completed NY SOR for Staff Person #1. The file did not contain the request for the NJ SOR or the completed NJ SOR for Staff Person #2. The date of the FBI Clearance for Staff Person #3 on the staff data sheet was 10/13/16. Facility director stated that Staff Person #3 did not have an updated FBI Clearance on file. 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. Staff Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility director obtained a NY SOR for Staff Person #1 and an NJ SOR for Staff Person #2. Staff Person #3 will not return to the facility until an updated FBI Clearance is on file. |
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| 2022-07-19 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/19/22. At that time, peeling paint was observed on the toddler deck that was accessible to the children. 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.) Facility maintenance will sand and repaint area of toddler deck where pain is peeling. |
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