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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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| 2026-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle in the infant room not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon identification of the unlabeled bottle in the infant room the bottle was immediately labeled with the child's name to ensure proper identification. Staff were reminded of the requirement that all bottles must be labeled with child's name at all times. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The signed disclosure statements on file for Facility Persons #1, #2, #3 and #4, all hired after 2/1/25, were not the most current version of the disclosure statement, required to be signed by facility persons hired beginning 2/1/25. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Persons #1-#4 may not work in a child care position at the facility without the correct signed disclosure statement on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider reviewed all staff files and identified that staff #1,#2,#3,#4 had outdated disclosure statements on file. The most current version of the disclosure statement was immediately obtained and provided to each staff member. All identified staff completed and signed the updated disclosure statements, and the documents were placed in their file. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There were two exposed bolts on the door to the restroom in the Pre-K 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.) The area was secured to prevent child access and maintenance was notified right away. The exposed bolts were removed and properly covered. To ensure no sharp or hazardous surfaces remain. |
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| 2026-03-11 | 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 has a valid reason the operator is unable to test the smoke detectors. The documentation of the most recent completed professional fire alarm inspection, required annually, was dated 2/21/25. 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.) Upon inspection, the facility ensured that a working smoke detector was installed and in place to maintain fire safety coverage until the professional fire alarm inspection could be completed. The fire alarm was installed on 3/11/26 and the fire alarm report was received on 3/16/26. |
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| 2025-12-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: There was an infant asleep in a bouncer seat in the infant room. The infant was not placed in the sleeping position recommended by the AAP. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infant was moved to an appropriate sleeping position, into a crib, and on their back. |
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| 2025-12-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Documentation of smoke detector testing indicates smoke detectors were tested on 8/29/25, then 9/27/25; 5/2/25, then 6/2/25, and 3/4/25 and then on 4/4/25 - more than 30 days between testing. 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 detection systems were conducted on the documented days. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for child #1, a young toddler, was completed more than 6 months prior. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health assessment was completed on March 3rd, 2025. The document was submitted to the inspector on March 10, 2025. |
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| 2025-03-06 | 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 #1 does not indicate they have sufficient doses of the pneumococcal vaccine based on their age, as recommended 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 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.) The immunization was completed on 3/3/25. The record was shone to the inspector on 3/6/25. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.134(f) - Toothbrush bristles up | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(f) Description: Toothbrush bristles up Noncompliance Area: The toothbrushes used by the children in the young toddler room were not stored exposed to circulating air. Correction Required: Toothbrushes shall be stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A hygienic toothbrush holder with adequate air circulation was installed in the classroom for children's toothbrushes to be stored after each use. |
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| 2025-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.135(c) - Diapering area not used for food prep | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(c) Description: Diapering area not used for food prep Noncompliance Area: There were drinking cups used by the children next to the sink used for handwashing after diapering in the young toddler room. Correction Required: The diapering area may not be used for food preparation or food service. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Drinking cups were immediately removed from the sink and placed in a bin (labeled cups) on a shelf away from the sink. |
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| 2025-03-06 | 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 current criminal history and child abuse clearances on file for Facility Person #1 were completed more than 60 months after the previous respective clearances on file. The current criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 60 months after the previous criminal history clearance on file. The durrent mandated reporter training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 60 months after the previous training documented and 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The criminal history and child abuse for staff member #1 12/10/24 and 12/17/24, respectively. The criminal history for staff member #2 was completed 1/27/25. |
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| 2025-03-06 | 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 operator has a valid reason they are unable to test the facility's smoke detectors. The most recent professional fire alarm inspection report on file was from an inspection dated 2/7/24, more than 12 months prior. The operator indicates they had another inspection on 3/5/25, but they have been unable to obtain documentation of the inspection to this point. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire alarm report has been submitted to the inspector 3/12/2025. On the report that was submitted, there was one deficiency that was cited. This deficiency was addressed by the building management team. The documentation of the deficiency was submitted to the inspector on 3/31/25. |
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| 2024-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.103 Description: Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: A loose bell was observed on a nylon strap in the musical instrument bin in the older toddler room, The bell came off when tested. 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. 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.) To ensure the center is compliant the broken toy was immediately discarded by the director. |
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| 2024-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: Less than 9 inches of wood mulch was observed in several test spots under and around the embedded playground equipment. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To ensure the center is compliant, the outdoor park was closed down until the mulch was replenished. Mulch was added to the playground on 3/25. It was then rechecked by the inspector on 3/29 and determined to be sufficient. |
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| 2024-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: Splintering wood was observed near the bottom of the wooden cubbies in the older toddler room. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director immediately removed the wood chips and placed tape over the exposed area until maintenance can appropriately fix the splintered area. |
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| 2024-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #3 contained initial health reports dated more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Current health reports are now on file for both children. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. 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.) Current health assessments are on file. |
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| 2024-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, who is under 2 years old, contained consecutive health reports dated more than 6 months apart. A current health report is now on file. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will get the updated copy of the child's health assessment from the parent/guardian, if one can not be provided, the child will be removed until an updated physical is turned in |
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| 2024-03-18 | 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 file for staff #2 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart. The file for staff #3 contained an initial health assessment dated after their first day in a child care position. Both files now contain current 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. 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.) Current health assessments are now on file. |
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| 2024-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: A hinged staple remover with sharp metal ends was accessible to children in an unlocked drawer of a plastic storage tower in the PreK Room Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hinged staple remover was taken out of the classroom and put into the director's office, where it is out of reach of the children. |
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| 2024-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.24(f) - Director ID | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.24(f) Description: Director ID Noncompliance Area: The ID for the director, staff #1, expired 10/22/23. Correction Required: A valid photo identification of the director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall be provided to the agent of the Department at the time of inspection. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On March 28th, a new director was assigned to this location. Their photo ID was submitted to the inspector on March 29th. |
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| 2024-03-18 | 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 #4, designated as a Group Supervisor on the staff data sheet, did not contain documentation of the qualifications required for the position. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member was reassigned to an assistant group supervisor. |
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| 2024-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Unlabeled bleach water and Fabulosa cleaning materials were observed in reusable spray bottles in a cabinet in the PreK room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The two bottles were immediately removed from the classroom and emptied out. The director and staff will remove all cleaning supplies from classrooms that are not in their original bottles and will be replaced with cleaning materials that are in their original containers and stored in a locked or safe space away from food and out of the children's reach. |
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| 2024-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed near base of the wall in the hallway. 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.) Tape was put over the exposed area until it could be appropriately fixed by maintenance. To ensure the center is compliant the director and teachers will immediately put in a maintenance request to have the chipped/ peeling paint repainted. |
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| 2024-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: A child size wooden table was observed blocking an exit from the facility in the back of the YT care space. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The table was removed from the area so that there was a clear egress through the emergency exit door. The director moved the table to a different space in the classroom that was not blocking any of the doors and or exits. |
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| 2024-03-18 | 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 annual tests of the facility's fire alarm system were dated more than 12 months apart; 1/16/23 and 2/07/24. A current report is on file. 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.) Appropriate report is currently on file. |
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| 2023-11-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 1:15 PM in Preschool Room 4 there were 12 preschool aged children. Staff #1 named 4 children that were assigned to her group. Staff #2 named 7 children that were assigned to her group. Therefore 1 child was not named or identified as being a part of Staff #1 or Staff #2's 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.) Each staff person in ratio has been assigned responsibility for specific children via a whiteboard and tag system. The staff persons practice active supervision to know the names and whereabouts of each child assigned to their group. The staff is physically present with the children in their group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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| 2023-11-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 1:15 PM in Preschool Room 4 there were 12 preschool aged children. Staff #1 named 4 children that were assigned to her group. Staff #2 named 7 children that were assigned to her group. Therefore 1 child was not named or identified as being a part of Staff #1 or Staff #2's group. Correction Required: ***The legal entity will arrange for all staff to complete the 2-hour, in person training provided by the ELRC entitled, Creating Safe Environments Through Active Supervision. The training hours may be counted toward the staff's annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Creating Safe Environments Through Active Supervision training has been schedule. Effective immediately staff will also complete an additional 5 hours annually of supervision training and during onboarding complete 5 hours of supervision preservice training and 16 hours of onsite supervision training. |
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| 2023-11-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 1:15 PM in Preschool Room 4 there were 12 preschool aged children. Staff #1 named 4 children that were assigned to her group. Staff #2 named 7 children that were assigned to her group. Therefore 1 child was not named or identified as being a part of Staff #1 or Staff #2's group. Correction Required: **The legal entity will create and utilize a tangible system, for each staff in ratio to use to identify their primary supervision group at any given time, such as a primary group tag system. The system must be approved by Certification prior to implementation. The system must be utilized by all staff in ratio for a period of 3 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have reassessed our existing tag system and enhanced it for each staff in ratio to better utilize to identify their primary supervision group. This system will be in place indefinitely to ensure staff are consistently prioritizing supervision while in ratio. A updated Supervision Policy and Procedure has been put in place and reviewed by certification. |
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| 2023-11-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Based on Fire Drill documentation, there was a gap in the documentation exceeding 60 days where a fire drill was not conducted, 8/18/23 and 10/23/23. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director and LLHD team conducted and documented a fire drill on 10/23/23 |
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| 2023-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: An adult rocking chair with a lower support not fully attached to the frame, was observed in the library. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Rocking chair was removed from the library. New items will be purchased with a sturdier base. Maintenance will be contacted to repair any items going forward. |
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| 2023-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 did not list the services to be provided to the family and the child. 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.) Services were updated on the form immediately. |
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| 2023-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #3 lacked a space designated for the enrolling parent's work address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Space for parents' work address was added as well as information. |
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| 2023-03-29 | 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: The emergency contact information for child #2 lacked addresses for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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.) Address information for approved pick up wa gathered and added to emergency contact form |
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| 2023-03-29 | 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: Staff and children were observed in the outdoor play space without the bag containing the written medical emergency transportation plan. 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.) Written medical emergency transportation plans added to bags containing full first aid kits and a copy of the emergency contacts forms packet for the center. Each class will take these with them when venturing out of the classroom i.e. the playground. |
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| 2023-03-29 | 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 file for child #2 contained consecutive health reports conducted more than 12 months apart. The most recent health report on file is now current. 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.) Current child health report was shown in file for child. |
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| 2023-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: Hydrocortisone, which was not labeled for a specific child, was observed in the older toddler room. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medication was removed from the classroom upon being discovered without a label of to whom it was designated for. |
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| 2023-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: Staff in the older toddler room did not ensure a child washed their hands following a diaper change. The child was allowed to return to the table and sit down. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child was directed to wash their hands once it was brought to attention that they did not. |
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| 2023-03-29 | 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 file for staff #3 contained an initial health assessment conducted more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation of a newer health assessment as well as no lapse in employment was provided. |
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| 2023-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications for staff #1 and #2 were not renewed on or before their expiration. The previous certifications for both staff were dated 5/29/20 and were renewed on 8/04/22. Current certification is now on file. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. 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.) Internal Staff Data Sheet will be monitored each month for expiration date of CPR/First AId training certifications. The organization has obtained in-house staff member(s) (currently Executive Director) with Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED instructor training who is responsible for conducting training with new and existing staff according to the OCDEL regulations. |
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| 2023-03-29 | 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 #2 contained a state police clearance which was not renewed on or before it's expiration. The previous clearance was date 10/02/17 and was updated on 10/14/22. A current state police clearance is on file for staff #2. 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 #--- 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 will be notified 30-45 days prior to their clearances expiration date and then given a deadline to turn them in 1 week prior to their expiration date, as to make sure they do not expire. All information will be documented on the internal staff data sheet for accuracy. |
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| 2023-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: The doors to the kitchen were open leaving the following toxics accessible in an unlocked lower cabinet; Fabuloso and disinfecting wipes. No facility person was observed in the kitchen while the doors were open. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cleaning products have been moved to the upper cabinet with an outside locking mechanism and will be housed here going forward. Kitchen door will remain closed at all times. |
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| 2023-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.75(a)/3270.124(c) - In child care spaces/Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a)/3270.124(c) Description: In child care spaces/Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Staff and children were observed in the outdoor play space without the bag containing a first aid kit and the emergency contact forms. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To-go first aid bags were put back in each classroom near exit doors, containing full first aid kits and a copy of the emergency contacts forms packet for the center. Each class will take these with them when venturing out of the classroom i.e. the playground. |
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| 2023-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A section of the radiator panel in the older toddler room was not securely attached exposing sharp edges and creating a pinch point. Two thorned weeds, accessible to children, were observed growing in the outdoor pay space. 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.) Radiator cover was repaired and the thorn bush removed. Indoor and outdoor locations will remain free from hazards, garbage and debris. Maintenance was contacted to put plans into place to monitor spaces going forward. Maintenance will rectify any issues that arise immediately. |
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| 2023-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A toilet in the pre-k restroom was not securely attached to the restroom floor. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Toilet area was secured to an area where it was loose. Maintenance contacted to put plan into place to monitor bathroom spaces monthly or as needed. |
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| 2023-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Consecutive fire drills, dated 7/05/22 and 9/09/22, were conducted 66 days apart. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire Drills were back on track by time of inspection and documented. |
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| 2022-12-14 | 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: Based on statements made by staff, on 12/12/22, staff #1 exited a classroom to retrieve supplies from the hall. A young toddler followed the staff person into the hall without the staff person noticing. Staff #1 returned to the classroom and the young toddler was left alone in the hall for approximately 2 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.) Children will be supervised by a staff member at all times. Groups will remain in age group ratio at all times, provider will wear the name tags of children in their groups at all times. If a provider leaves the room, they will check behind them, in front of them, and do a check before closing any doors and proceeding forward. Ratios for Infants 1:4,(max 8), Young Toddlers 1:5 (max 10) Older Toddlers 1:6 (max 12), and Preschool 1:10 (max 20). |
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| 2022-12-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 10:35 AM, staff #1 and #2 were observed with 16 preschoolers. When asked, staff #1 identified 8 children as their assigned group. Staff #2 named 7 children. When asked again, staff #1 again identified 8 children. Staff #2 again named 7 children leaving 1 child unidentified. 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.) Daily checks are being done by Director/ED at least 2x daily to ensure staff know their groups, names of children, and ratios and are supervising children properly. A document has been created to keep a log of the results of each check and is filled out after each check is conducted, and ratio/supervision is addressed at least weekly during meetings. Tags with children in their group will be worn by the staff and a list of each staff and their groups will be visible on classroom walls. |
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| 2022-12-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 10:35 AM, staff #1 and #2 were observed with 16 preschoolers. When asked, staff #1 identified 8 children as their assigned group. Staff #2 named 7 children. When asked again, staff #1 again identified 8 children. Staff #2 again named 7 children leaving 1 child unidentified. Correction Required: **The director will conduct random assessments of each classroom at least once daily, at various times of the day, for the next 3 months. During the assessment, the director will ask each staff person in each classroom to identify the children that are in their group, and are therefore, responsible for. The director will document all assessments in a log, including the date, time, staff persons, number and ages of children. The log will be submitted to the Department for approval prior to implementation. The log will be made available to OCDEL-DHS representatives upon request. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Daily checks are being done by Director/ED at least 2x daily (various times) to ensure staff know their groups, names of children, and ratios and are supervising children properly. A document has been created to keep a log of the results of each check and is filled out after each check is conducted. The log list date, times, and ages of the children, the teacher responsible, the total in their group, the total children in the room, and who performed the check. Ratio/supervision is addressed weekly during meetings., but will be on at least one meeting agenda per month for at least 3 months. Tags with children in their group will be worn by the staff and a list of each staff and their groups will be visible on classroom walls. |
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| 2022-12-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 10:35 AM, staff #1 and #2 were observed with 16 preschoolers. When asked, staff #1 identified 8 children as their assigned group. Staff #2 named 7 children. When asked again, staff #1 again identified 8 children. Staff #2 again named 7 children leaving 1 child unidentified. Correction Required: *The legal entity will conduct mandatory staff meetings at least once per month for a period of 3 months following the approval of this plan of correction. At each staff meeting, time will be set aside to review and discuss the facility's previous regulatory non-compliance items documented on inspection summaries issued in the last year, as well as, the Department of Human Services' regulations related to staff:child ratios and supervision of children. An agenda will be prepared for each staff meeting and a log identifying the date, time and persons attending each meeting will be maintained. The staff meeting agendas and logs will be made available to OCDEL-DHS representatives upon request. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We conduct mandatory staff meetings at least once per month. At each staff meeting, the time has been set aside to review and discuss our previous regulatory non-compliance items documented on inspection summaries issued to us last year, as well as, the Department of Human Services regulations related to staff: child ratios and supervision of children. A meeting agenda is prepared for each staff meeting and a log identifying the date, time, and persons attending each meeting are maintained. The staff meeting agendas and logs will be made available to OCDEL-DHS representatives upon request. |
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| 2022-12-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: Based on statements made by staff, on 12/12/22, staff #1 exited a classroom to retrieve supplies from the hall. A young toddler followed the staff person into the hall without the staff person noticing. Staff #1 returned to the classroom and the young toddler was left alone in the hall for approximately 2 minutes. 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.) Groups will remain in age group ratio at all times, provider will wear the name tags of children in their groups at all times. If a provider leaves the room, they will check behind them, in front of them, and do a check before closing any doors and proceeding forward. Ratios for Infants 1:4,(max 8), Young Toddlers 1:5 (max 10) Older Toddlers 1:6 (max 12), and Preschool 1:10 (max 20). |
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| 2022-12-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.92(a) - No portable space heaters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.92(a) Description: No portable space heaters Noncompliance Area: Based on statements made by staff, a space heater was used in the child care facility while children were not present. Correction Required: Portable space heaters are not permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The space heater that was used by a staff member during non-business hours and without children present was removed from the premises. |
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| 2022-03-31 | 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 loose handle was observed on the cabinet under the sink in the rear of the Infant Room. 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.) Someone fixed the handle. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(e) Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Noncompliance Area: Mulch with a diameter of less than 1 inch was observed in the outdoor toddler play space. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We put a fence up to separate the mulch area from the cement area for the toddlers. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Styrofoam insulation surrounding a water pipe in the rear of the infant Room was observed to be ripped, accessible to young children who may still be placing 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.) The foam was covered on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 contained an agreement form which lacked an enrollment 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.) The enrollment date was written on the agreement. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 contained emergency contact forms which lacked the work address of the enrolling parents. The files for Child #3 and #4 contained emergency contact forms which lacked the work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) NA was written on the emergency contact forms for work addresses Child #1 - #5 and NA was written for the emergency contact forms for work telephone numbers for Child #3 and #4. |
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| 2022-03-31 | 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: The files for Child #2 and #5 contained emergency contact forms which lacked complete addresses for the 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.) The addresses were added to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2022-03-31 | 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 written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the extra child care room. 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.) The plan was posted on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: A hydrogen peroxide bottle was observed without a label for whom it was intended in the kitchen. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle was labeled on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: During an observed diaper change in the Infant Room, a staff member placed a soiled diaper on the changing table, where it remained until the change was complete. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Did a training with staff to ensure proper procedure is followed. |
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| 2022-03-31 | 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 file for Staff #1 contained a most recent health assessment with a date which was unreadable, making it unable to be determined if it was completed timely. The files for Staff #2 and #4 contained consecutive health assessments dated 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 and #4 have current health assessments on file. Staff #1 got a letter from MedExpress stating the date of the exam. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: During an observed diaper change, staff did not wash their hands after the diaper change was complete, but used hand sanitizer instead. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We trained staff on proper hand washing procedure. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: A bottle containing a liquid substance in the Infant Room was observed to lack a label with the child's name,. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle was labeled on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: Written notification of safe routes was not posted at the facility on the day of the inspection. 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.) Safe routes were posted on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Adult scissors were observed on the desk in the PS room, accessible to young children, causing a sharp hazard. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The scissors were moved and made inaccessible to children on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-03-31 | 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 posted certificate was observed to be expired. 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 current certificate was posted on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 contained documentation of initial emergency plan training conducted more than 90 days after the date of hire. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 has current emergency plan training on file. |
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| 2022-03-31 | 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 files for Staff #1 and #2 contained 6 of the 12 required hours of child care training between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21. The file for Staff #3 lacked the 12 required hours of child care training between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21. 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.) 6 hours from the next anniversary year were used to correct Staff #1 and #2. Staff #3 obtained 12 hours of training. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained consecutive FBI clearances dated more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #5 contained FBI and NSOR clearances dated after the first day of hire, without applications or receipts for those clearances. 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.) Staff #1 has a current FBI clearance on file. Staff #5 has current FBI And NSOR clearances on file. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.68(b) - No cigarette butts | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.68(b) Description: No cigarette butts Noncompliance Area: Cigarette butts were observed in the outdoor toddler play space. Correction Required: Ashes and cigarette or cigar butts are prohibited in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cigarette butts were removed on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system was not available at the time of inspection. Consecutive annual fire detection test reports were dated more than 12 months 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.) A current fire detection test report is on file. We will provide an attestation form for the proof of purchase. |
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| 2022-02-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: A crib containing a sleeping infant in the Infant Room was observed to lack 2 feet of space on 3 sides. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider moved cribs apart while Inspector was still present. for future Providers marked specific places on the floor to mark where cribs should be placed to make sure they are always compliant. |
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| 2022-02-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 2/7/22 at 9:50 AM, 2 PS children were observed alone and unsupervised in the hallway, walking from the Pre K Room to the office. On 2/7/22 at approximately 10:10 AM, 1 OT was observed running out of the OT room into the hallway on 2 occasions without staff supervision. 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 members walk children throughout the facility or off of the premises supervised at all times, including outdoor play spaces. A gate was installed into the OT wall that doesn't allow children to run out without adult help and supervision. Director reviewed supervision policies and procedures with each staff member. Random checks for supervision are done each day through the facility by the Director or administrative team. |
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| 2022-02-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: On 2/7/22 at 9:50 AM, 2 PS children were observed alone and unsupervised in the hallway, walking from the Pre K Room to the office. On 2/7/22 at approximately 10:10 AM, 1 OT was observed running out of the OT room into the hallway on 2 occasions without staff supervision. 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 members walk children throughout the facility or off of the premises supervised and accompanied at all times, including outdoor play spaces. Each staff member has their list of assigned children and positions themselves in a manner that allows them to have constant eyes on and be present with said children at all times. A gate was installed into the OT wall that doesn't allow children to run out without adult help and supervision. Director reviewed supervision policies and procedures with each staff member. Random checks for supervision are done each day throughout the facility by the Director or administrative team. |
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| 2022-02-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: A loose crib sheet was observed on a crib used for a sleeping infant in the Infant Room. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider bought new sheets with better elastic for all cribs in the infant room and replaced them immediately. |
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| 2022-02-07 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 2/7/22 at 9:50 AM, 2 PS children were observed alone and unsupervised in the hallway, walking from the Pre K Room to the office. On 2/7/22 at approximately 10:10 AM, 1 OT was observed running out of the OT room into the hallway on 2 occasions without staff supervision. 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 members walk with children within their ratios throughout the center or off of the premises, including outdoor playground time. Staff have and know their children's names that they are responsible for at all times. A permanent gate was installed in the Older Toddler doorway that does not allow children to exit without adult supervision and assistance. Director went over the proper protocols and best practices with each staff member for supervision and ratios. Random ratio and supervision checks done by Director. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Older Toddler Room. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written plan of activities was posted in the Older Toddler Room. Going forward each classroom will include a written plan of daily activities. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact forms were not present in the child care spaces with the children. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of all enrolled students emergency contact forms were made and posted in each classroom. Going forward each room will have emergency contact forms posted and accessible to classroom staff. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the Infant Room, Young Toddler Room or Library. 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.) Emergency transportation plans were printed and posted in each classroom including the library. Going forward each room will have an emergency transportation plan posted. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained consecutive health reports dated more than 12 months 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 has a current health report on file. Going forward al child health reports will be reviewed and renewed prior to a 12 month time period elapsing. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule for the enrolled infants were not available at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Feeding schedules were created and signed for each enrolled infant. Going forward feeding schedules will be signed upon enrollment and kept on file for review. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The center regulations and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office were not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The regulations and contact information were posted at the facility entrance. Going forward regulations and contact information for the regional daycare office will be posted in conspicuous location at the facility. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 completed consecutive Mandated Reporter trainings more than 60 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has current Mandated Reporter training. Mandated reporter training was taken and filed immediately. Going forward mandated reported training will be completed every 60 months. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Unlabeled spray bottles containing what was reported as bleach water were observed in the Older Toddler Room and the kitchen. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The spray bottles were immediately and properly labeled with its contents. Going forward each spray bottle will be labeled in accordance with its contents. |
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| 2020-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Infant first-aid kit was observed to lack scissors. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Scissors were placed in the first aid kit during the time of inspection. Going forward all first aid kits will include all necessary items including scissors. |
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| 2019-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.27(a)(1) - Shelter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The observed emergency plan lacked a description of shelter in place at the facility. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A plan was provided for shelter in place at the facility on the day of the inspection. Going forward, a plan for shelter in place at the facility will be included in the emergency plan at all times. |
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| 2019-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan was not posted in the facility at a conspicuous location. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A posting designating the emergency plan location in the office was posted on the day of the inspection. This posting will be posted in plain sight at all times. |
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| 2019-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.27(f) - Plan to County EMA | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Per operator report, the observed emergency plan had not been sent to the local county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan was forwarded to the local county emergency management agency on the day of the inspection. Going forward, any updates or changes made to the emergency plan will be sent to the local emergency management agency. |
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| 2019-12-05 | Initial review | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Handwashing signs were observed to not be posted above the sinks in the Pre-School Room bathroom. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Signs were posted on the day of the inspection. Going forward, handwashing signs will be placed at each sink and toilet. |
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