The Learning Lamp Ctr For Chdn Somerset
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-23 | 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: Observed in the outdoor play space a cracked lid on a toy bin. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toy bin has been replaced on the toddler playground with a new container. |
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| 2026-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed in the infant room loose sheets in the rest equipment presenting a suffocation 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 loose sheets have been corrected using the elastic straps with clips that can be attached underneath the mat. |
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| 2026-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: Observed in room 119 the first-aid kit lacked soap. Observed in room 113 the first-aid kit in the "go" bag lacked soap. 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.) Soap was added to the go bag in room 113 and the first aid kit in room 119. |
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| 2026-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation of the fire detection system done by a fire professional, testing of the system occurred more than 12 months apart due to the fact the documents were dated January 2025 and April 2026. 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.) Contacting the fire alarm company has been added to the director's monthly checklist in March. The director will contact the inspection company in March of 2027 to make sure the inspection is scheduled to be done by the end of April 2027. |
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| 2025-10-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling covers on the two brown couches in the Pre-K room. Observed a loose screw on the end of a crib. Observed two riding toys with peeling covers and exposed foam in the toddler gross motor 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.) The peeling couches have been repaired with furniture tape. The screws on the crib have been tightened. The toys with peeling covers have been thrown away. |
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| 2025-10-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(b) - Soiled- clean, rinse, sanitize | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(b) Description: Soiled- clean, rinse, sanitize Noncompliance Area: Observed in the infant room, three toys which had been soiled by secretions were not immediately picked up by staff once the child was done playing with the toy and were accessible to the other children playing with toys on the floor. Correction Required: Toys soiled by secretion or excretion shall be cleaned with soap and water, rinsed and sanitized before being used by a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff have been reminded to pick up soiled toys more promptly to be placed in the dirty toy basket so that they are inaccessible to other children in the room after they have been soiled. The dirty toy bin has been moved to make it more convenient for staff to throw toys in it as quickly as possible. |
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| 2025-10-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Observed a metal framed plastic bin shelf which was not securely anchored to the wall and could be pulled over by an infant/young toddler trying to pull themselves up. 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 bin shelf has been mounted to the wall to ensure it cannot tip over. |
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| 2025-10-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Observed in the young toddler room, a bottle of liquid on the windowsill which was not labeled with the contents of the bottle. 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 bottle on the windowsill has been labeled "water" for watering the plants in the classroom. |
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| 2025-10-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: Observed a first-aid kit accessible to children on a low shelf in an unlocked shed in the preschool play area. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The shed has been locked with a carabiner hook to make the first aid kit inaccessible to children. |
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| 2025-10-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed dirty air vents in the Pre-K room, young toddler room, school-age room, and the wall vent in the infant room. Observed exposed bolts on the outdoor play fence by the preschool/school-age gate and by the entrance door. 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.) Air vents have been cleaned in pre k, young toddler and school age. The exposed bolts on the playground have been covered with bolt covers. |
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| 2025-08-07 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-04-01 | 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: Observed in the young toddler room 113 an unstable dress up shelf which was not securely anchored to the wall. Observed in the school age room, yellow and green stools which had loose legs and a sand table which was missing at least 5 leg support screws. Observed green and yellow chairs with loose backs in the pre k room. Observed a damaged yellow plastic chair with rough edges in the preschool outdoor play area. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The dress up shelf in room 113 was anchored to the wall with 2 wall straps, one on each end. The legs of the stools in school age were tightened. The chairs with loose legs in PreK were tightened and the broken yellow chair on the playground was removed and thrown away. Support bolts for the sand table were replaced. |
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| 2025-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: Observed in the infant room an infant sleeping in a crib which did not have 2 feet of space on three sides due to having a swing next to the crib. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The swing in the infant room was moved further away from the crib so that it has 2 feet of space on 3 sides. |
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| 2025-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: Observed the refrigerator in room 116 needed to be cleaned. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fridge in room 116 has been cleaned. |
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| 2025-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(2) Description: Written instructions Noncompliance Area: Observed in young toddler room 113, budesonide inhaler medication which did not have a prescription or written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The prescription was placed in the cabinet along with the medication and med log and will be kept there as long as we have the medication. |
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| 2025-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: Observed a bottle in room 115 which was 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.) The staff in room 115 added a label to the bottle that was brought in. |
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| 2025-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 4/1/25 observed staff file #1 and #3 had signed disclosure forms which were not signed by a witness. Observed staff file #2, who began employment after 2/1/25, contained a previous version of the disclosure statement which was not valid to use after 2/1/25. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -1, 2, and 3- may not work in a childcare position at the facility until a valid disclosure statement is obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The disclosure forms were signed by staff numbers 1, 2 and 3 and were submitted by email. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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| 2025-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: On 4/1/25 observed staff files #4 and #5 did not contain a written evaluation completed within the previous 12 months. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The written evaluations for staff numbers 4 and 5 were found and submitted by email. |
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| 2025-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed in room 115, sunscreen labeled "keep out of the reach of children", in a low cabinet with a failed child safety lock. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child lock was replaced on that particular cupboard. The sunscreen was also moved to a higher cupboard that is less accessible to children. |
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| 2025-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: Observed the second story window in the Pre-K room was not restricted to open 6 or fewer inches. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The tabs that keep the windows from opening were popped out on the windows so that they cannot be opened more than a few inches. |
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| 2025-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed exposed bolts on the left gate and the corner, trash along the fence, a broken post cap with rough edges, and several cracked post caps in the toddler outdoor play area. Observed a ceiling vent which needs cleaned in young toddler room 113. Observed on the second-floor exposed drywall hole next to toilet, the sink was constantly dripping water, and several ceiling tiles were out of place. Observed several exposed bolts on the fence leading to the preschool outdoor play area. 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.) All items listed were repaired or removed from the childcare or play spaces. |
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| 2025-04-01 | 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: Observed in the toddler gross motor room, peeling paint flakes on the floor by the exit door. Observed in the young toddler room, peeling paint flakes on the floor by the door. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Paint flakes were removed from the gross motor room and the young toddler room. |
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| 2025-04-01 | 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: Observed in the toddler gross motor room, the exit from the room was partially blocked due to slide and a rocker. 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 slide and the rocker were moved to another area so that there is nothing to block the exit from the gross motor room. |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have cardboard building blocks with teeth/bite marks on them present in the Pre-K room. In the facility's young toddler room, a dramatic play area was observed to possess sharp edges on its shelves. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The blocks were removed from the Pre-K room. The sharp point on the shelf in YT was filed and covered. |
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| 2024-04-24 | 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 file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that failed to include the work telephone number(s) 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.) The parent's work phone number was added to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: In the Infant room of the facility staff was observed to be using a plastic-lined, trash can that lacked a lid. 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.) A new trash can with a lid was purchased and place in the bathroom of the infant room. |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that failed to provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The following statement was added to the parent letter of the emergency plan. "Please watch for announcements on Early Learning Ventures (sent by email) relating to any of the emergency actions listed above. We will use ELV to inform parents about the emergency, and when the emergency ends, we will provide information on how to reunite with their children through ELV emails and texts." The following statement was added to the checklist of the emergency plan: "Notify parents of the relocation of children of children and how they can be reunited with their child through ELV." |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have a first-aid kit in the older toddler room that did not contain sterile gauze pads. 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.) Gauze was added to the first aid kit in the older toddler room. |
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| 2024-04-24 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have three outdoor play areas, each enclosed by a chain-link fence. In various locations in each of these enclosed areas, fence posts were observed to be missing their top caps, leaving sharp edges exposed. 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.) Fence caps were purchased and installed on all the posts that were missing. |
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| 2023-04-04 | 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: The facility's older toddler room was observed to contain a child sized table with loose leg screws that permitted the table and legs to separate creating pinch points and instability. The facility's Pre-K counts room was observed to contain a child sized play refrigerator with a loose handle creating pinch points. A small bike with a broken/missing seat was observed in the outdoor play area. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The screws on the table and refrigerator were tightened. |
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| 2023-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Description: Written plan/Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: The facility's baby room failed to have a written plan of daily activities and routines posted in the group space. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. 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 daily activities and routines has been posted on the wall in the baby room. |
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| 2023-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #5 was observed to contain an agreement that failed to specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The weekly tuition rate was filled in with N/A since these children have a CCW copay and no additional tuition fees. |
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| 2023-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 was observed to lack proof the Department's approved form that provides information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided was completed. 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.) The service agreement for child #5 is complete and signed by the parent. |
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| 2023-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 were observed to contain an agreement that did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) "Services to be considered extra:" has been added to all service agreements with additional fees and necessary information. |
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| 2023-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked to indicate in an emergency whether or not information on the child's special needs, is needed. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent has added information on the child's needs in case of an emergency. |
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| 2023-04-04 | 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 children #1 and #5 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked to indicate the address of the person to whom the parent designated 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.) The addresses for the designated pick up people have been added to the emergency contacts for child #1 and #5. |
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| 2023-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #7 was observed to lack an initial health report obtained no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility, as evidenced by a health report in the file dated 10/31/2022. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #7 has unenrolled |
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| 2023-04-04 | 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 children #2 and #7 were observed to not be up to date with the recommended ACIP schedule. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 was able to have an updated immunization record faxed upon request. Child #7 has unenrolled. |
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| 2023-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.165 Description: Menus Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to lack a menu posted in a conspicuous location. Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The menus for each week are hung on the parent board in the hallway. |
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| 2023-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule obtained by the parent was observed not to be present in any infant file, staff advised the facility does not obtain written statements. 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.) Written statements from the parents of infants have been obtained with the feeding schedules for each infant in our care. They are hanging on the bulletin board in the classroom where they are visible for staff. |
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| 2023-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(2) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(2) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that lacked a section dedicated to instructions and important information in the event it is necessary to evacuate the facility. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An Evacuation plan was written with specific directions to the evacuation site and accommodations for children who are immobile. It has been added to the Emergency Plan |
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| 2023-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A spray bottle of screen cleaner labeled keep out of reach of children was observed to be accessible to children in the Headstart/Pre-School room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The screen cleaner was moved to a locked cabinet. |
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| 2023-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The facility's older toddler, baby, and young toddler rooms were observed to lack hand washing requirement signs posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink. 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.) Handwashing signs were hung at each sink and toilet in the baby, older toddler, and younger toddler rooms. |
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| 2022-12-08 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-08-10 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-06-08 | 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: At approximately 10:15 AM Certification Staff observed an infant sleeping in a pack and play located in the corner of the Infant Classroom with 3 other pack and plays containing play equipment in front of the pack and play containing the infant which did not allow staff to provide critical oversight of the child in which the supervisor could see, hear, direct, and assess the activity of the supervisee. 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.) While Certification Staff was on site, pack and plays were rearranged to create a line of sight for supervision. |
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| 2022-06-08 | 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 11:00 AM Certification Staff observed a staff person stand at the threshold of the classroom while a young school-age child went to the bathroom located at the end of a hallway parallel to the threshold. 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.) School-age children will have scheduled bathroom breaks. If one child needs to go, the whole group will go to the area. Activities will be provided while children wait. |
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| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On 4/13/22 observed cracked purple, blue, and red triangular shaped Magna Tiles and cracked orange and green square Magna Tiles in the Preschool Classroom. On 4/13/22 observed loose stairs on the doll house in the Preschool Classroom. On 4/13/22 observed a yellow child sofa with exposed foam in the Preschool Classroom. On 4/13/22 observed a cracked red triangular shaped Magna Tile in the Pre K Classroom. On 4/13/22 observed a Little Tykes blue slide with approximately a 1 inch by 6 inch hole on the 2nd step and approximately a 4 inch crack on the 2nd step in the Outdoor Play Space. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The broken Magna tiles were thrown away during inspection. The loose stairs on the dollhouse were tightened and glued. The yellow sofa was repaired so the foam is not exposed. The steps on the Little Tykes slide were repaired. |
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| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: On 4/13/22 observed foam blocks with bite marks in the Infant Classroom. On 4/13/22 observed foam puzzle pieces with bite marks in the Older Toddler Classroom. 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 blocks were removed from the infant room. The foam puzzle pieces were placed out of reach in the older toddler room to be used only during teacher directed activities. |
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| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: On 4/13/22 observed rest equipment not labeled for the use of a specific child in the Pre K Classroom. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The rest equipment is labeled with masking tape with each child's name. The blankets are listed with a description next to each child's name on a cot list. |
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| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the Pre K Classroom lacked an operating thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The thermometer was located and placed in the refrigerator. |
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| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #2 lacked the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child #2 added the physicians address to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2022-04-08 | 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 file of Child #2 lacked the complete home address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #2 lacked the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #3 lacked the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. 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.) The parent of child #2 added the home address, work address and phone number to the emergency contact. The parent of child #3 added her work address and phone number to the emergency contact. |
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| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #2 lacked the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable, on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child #2 added the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact. |
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| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #3 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. 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 parent of child #3 added the complete address with street number and city for the designated pickup person on the emergency contact. |
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| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Children #2 and #5 were not present in the Infant Classroom when they were receiving care in the space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Copies of emergency contacts were made and placed in the clipboards in each room. The infant room has emergency contacts for the infants and young toddlers. The young toddler room has emergency contact forms for infants, young toddler and older toddlers. The older toddler room has emergency contacts for young toddlers and older toddlers. When children move from one room to another, there is an emergency contact form in the room with them. |
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| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked an initial health report no later than 90 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #1 had a start date of 9/14/21. The file of Child #1 contained a health report, but it lacked the date which it was completed. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director or the parent will contact the physician's office to determine the date that the health report was completed and add it to the file. |
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| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5) Description: Immunization record Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #4 lacked a health report which included a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The file of Child #4 did not contain documentation of immunizations. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The immunization was added to the file of child #4. |
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| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1, a 4 year old, lacked a current influenza immunization in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file of Child #2, a 15 month old, lacked Pneumococcal immunizations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file of Child #2 contained documentation of 3 Pneumococcal immunizations. The file of Child #3, an 8 month old, lacked a current influenza immunization in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of child #1 signed a form opting out of the influenza immunization. The parent of child #2 supplied an updated immunization record with the pneumococcal immunization up-to-date. The parent of child #3 signed a form opting out of the influenza immunization. |
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| 2022-04-08 | 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 of Staff #2 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #2 contained a current health assessment dated 6/24/21 with a previous one dated 6/18/19. 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 has a current health assessment. Moving forward staff will have an updated health assessment within 24 months. |
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| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.151(b) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(b) Description: Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #4 lacked a health assessment conducted and a report written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 received a health assessment by a CRNP. She was removed from caring for children until the health assessment was complete. |
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| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: On 4/13/22 observed adult scissors in a cup on the teacher's desk in the Pre K Classroom which were accessible to children. On 4/13/22 observed 2 adult scissors in the 1st top drawer of the yellow cabinet in the Preschool Classroom which were accessible to children. 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.) Scissors were moved to an out of reach location in both classrooms. |
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| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The files of Staff #1 and #3 lacked documentation of training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis. The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of emergency plan training on 8/3/21 but no documentation of training in 2020. The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of emergency plan training on 3/2/20 but no documentation of training in 2021. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Review the emergency plan with staff #1 and staff #3 and have them sign that the training was received. |
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| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 (See LIS CODE sheet) lacked documentation of the State Sex Offender Registry check from the State(s) in which Staff #2 resided in the last 5 years by 7/1/20. Staff #2 had a State Sex Offender Registry check dated 3/14/22 for the state resided in prior to moving to PA. 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 state sex offender registry checks from the state staff #2 resided in the last 5 years will be added to her file. |
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| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The files of Staff #1, #2, and #3 lacked a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a written evaluation dated 2/7/22 with the previous one dated 12/11/20. The file of Staff #2 contained a written evaluation dated 8/2/21 with the previous one dated 7/17/20. The file of Staff #3 contained a written evaluation dated 8/2/21 with the previous one dated 7/13/20. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Within the past year, The Learning Lamp has revised evaluation procedures hence the discrepancy of the dates in the evaluations. The new evaluation procedure ensures that all evaluations will be dated and completed the day of the staff's hire date anniversary. Staff #1, #2, and #3 have current written evaluations. |
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| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: On 4/13/22 observed an electrical outlet by the door and the refrigerator that lacked a protective receptacle cover in the School-Age Classroom. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Outlet covers were placed in the outlet next to the door in school age on the day of inspection. |
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| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the School-Age Classroom lacked tweezers. 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.) Tweezers were purchased and placed in the first aid kit in school age. |
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| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 4/13/22 observed a loose vent cover between the bookcases containing blocks and animals in the Preschool Classroom. On 4/13/22 observed exposed bolts on the gate at the back of the building in the Outdoor Play 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.) The vent cover was tightened and repairs were made to make sure it does not come loose. Bolt cover were glued onto the exposed bolts on the gate on the playground. |
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| 2022-04-08 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that the hypothetical location of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. The hypothetical locations were the same for drills conducted on 8/18/21 and 9/30/21 and for drills conducted on 12/29/21 and 1/31/22. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hypothetical location of a fire during a fire drill will be different each month and will be written on the fire drill log. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a toy bear in the older toddler room which had a torn cover and exposed inner lining. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toy bear was removed form the room and will only go back in if its able to be properly fixed. If not then the bear will be thrown away. Staff will continue to monitor the toys and equipment. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated vaccination record or letter of exemption for the flu shot will be obtained for child #1. Moving forward we will make sure to have update records as well have parents complete a letter stating that they have decided to not get their child vaccinated. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed two original incident reports in the preschool cubbies which were not given to the parent on the day the incident occurred. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents were given the incident reports and will get the original incident report the day of the incident from now on. We will create a new system for incident reports that allow parents to leave with the form that day. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, whose initial emergency plan training was conducted on 2/15/19, did not contain documentation of annual training in the emergency plan completed within 12 months of the previously completed emergency plan training. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member will complete emergency plan training prior to returning to work, once they have returned from being deployed overseas. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed an accessible electrical outlet in the main hallway by the preschool room which did not have a protective receptacle cover. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Covered the outlet and will make sure for the future they are checked regularly. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a can of shaving cream which was labeled keep out of the reach of children, in a locked cabinet with other art and craft supplies in the preschool room. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Labeled the saving cream correctly DOE and also placed it in the locked art supply closet. |
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| 2020-01-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a cracked black toy bin in the upstairs gross motor room. Observed a pink cracked toy bin on the shelf in the stairwell hallway. Observed a swing with a hanging loose cord in the infant room. Observed a blue chair with loose support screws and an exposed bolt on the sand table in the large preschool room. Observed in the older toddler area, a cubby which was not securely anchored and a red table with loose legs. 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.) Replaced all broken bins with new bins. Zip tied the loose cord to the bar of the swing. Went through and tightened all the loose screws and covered the exposed screws. Will maintain all screws and screw covers on a regular basis. Secured the toddler cubby to the large cubby beside it. Tightened the loose legs to the table and will maintain this regularly. |
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| 2020-01-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the date of inspection 1/10/20, it was observed that the provider failed to document/exhibit an operable fire detection system, because the system is older and hard to operate which could have led to the disruption of an alternative school located in the same building. This condition at the facility poses a threat to the health or safety of children. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Demonstration of Compliance with 34 Pa. Code 403.23 is required. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator has installed operable battery operated fire alarms in all rooms and hallways which will be utilized until the hard wired original building system is inspected and found to be operable. On 1/14/20 a third party inspection service checked and tested the system and provided the legal entity with documentation of an operable fire alarm system. The operator to maintain the system and documentation as required. |
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| 2020-01-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have a copy of the current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. 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.) Placed certificate of compliance in picture frame and hung above parent table as you enter into the building for all parents to see. Certificate will remain posted. |
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| 2020-01-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 did not contain documentation of 2 years of experience with children. Staff #1 file contained documentation of 1 year of experience with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 file reference letter was not specific enough for the hours of verification. Learning Lamp was able to verify the hours while the inspector was present and the file has been updated with the verified hours. Verification of hours will occur at the time initial employment in the future. |
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| 2020-01-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed an electrical outlet which did not have a protective receptacle cover by the refrigerator in the small preschool room. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Placed outlet cover on all outlets and will maintain this on a regular basis. Informed staff to make sure they are replacing them when they take them off to use the outlet. |
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| 2020-01-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency numbers were not posted by the phone in the infant room. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moved and posted the phone list next to the phone where it will remain. |
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| 2020-01-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a loose telephone line on the flor in the infant room. Observed a fan which needed to be cleaned in the infant 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.) Covered the telephone line with a cable hiding kit. The fan was taken out of the room and put away. Building surfaces will continue to be maintained. |
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| 2020-01-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a spot of damaged paint by the electrical outlet in the infant room. 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.) Fixed the damaged paint in the infant room and will maintain this regularly. |
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| 2020-01-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a toilet in the bathroom used by children did not have a posted hand washing sign. 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.) Posted a hand washing sign on the bathroom stall door where it will remain. |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the small preschool room a shelf which was not securely anchored to the wall. Observed a narrow cubby in the entrance hall which was not securely anchored to the wall. Observed in the big preschool room, a sand table with missing and loose support screws and also exposed bolts. Observed in the older toddler area, a broken toy bin which was holding dolls. Observed in the young toddler area, a broken large lego block with rough edges. Observed in the outdoor play area, several detached slides from the panel climbers. 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.) I have anchored the shelf to the wall to create more stability. For the hallway shelf to make it more safe I have used a bracket to secure the shelf to the wall. For the sand table I will be replacing the loose screws and getting metal screw covers to make it harder for the screws to fall out or for children to get them off, as we have used the plastic covers in the past. I have replaced the broken toy bin for the dolls and have spoken with the staff to check their toys and bins every 2 weeks for broken items. For the outside area I have either fixed the detached sliders or got rid of equipment that cant be fixed. Staff to continue to monitor the toys and equipment. |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the school age refrigerator needed to be cleaned. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) School age refrigerator was cleaned. I have added to the nap time cleaning list to clean the fridges out weekly. |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #3 and #4 did not contain a child service report completed within the previous 6 months. 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.) A child service report was completed for child #3 and #4. Went over the entire packet for the child assessment that the teachers have to complete every 6 months. |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact information for child file #1 and #2 did not contain the address of the individual 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 of the release person was obtained for child #1 and #2. For the emergency contact forms I will make sure to double check parents are putting address for the pick up people. |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the small preschool room did not have the emergency transportation plan posted in the child care space. 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.) Posted the transportation plan beside all the fire escape plans in each classroom as well as the exit doors where they will remain. |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #5, who has been in attendance for more than 60 days, did not contain an initial health report. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An initial health assessment for child #5 will be obtained. For physicals we will start sending out reminders a month before as well as 2 weeks before the physical is due. For newly enrolled children we will try to encourage the parents to have the form complete before their first day of childcare. |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, 2, 3, and 4 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated vaccination record or letter of exemption for the flu shot will be obtained for child #1, 2, 3, and 4. Moving forward we will make sure to have update records as well have parents complete a letter stating that they have decided to not get their child vaccinated. |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed an epi-pen in the preschool cabinet which did not have the written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written instructions from the individual who prescribed the epi-pen will be obtained. Moving forward we will make sure to have the medication in its original container, the prescription and the medication log completed and attached all together. |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 and #2 did not contain a copy of the complete FBI fingerprint clearance. Part 3 of the clearance was not with the clearance at the time of the inspection. 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.) The staff that have incomplete FBI clearance have contacted the customer service line and have requested a resend of that clearance. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed Clorox cleaner in the bottom of a cabinet, accessible to children in the large preschool room, due to a failed child safety lock. 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.) I have replaced the old child locks with new child locks which will be maintained. |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in a locked cabinet in the small preschool room, Clorox cleaner stored on the same shelf as food. 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.) Clorox was moved to a different shelf. I verbally reminded staff that bleach can't be on the same shelf as food as well created a label on the shelf of where bleach should be placed. |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed a bingo marker, in the craft cabinet of the small preschool room, which did not have the nontoxic symbol and was labeled keep out of the reach of children. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I went through all the bingo markers and got rid of the ones that have keep out of reach from children. Arts and craft supplies will be monitored for the non toxic symbol. |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the phone in the school age area did not have the emergency numbers posted by the phone. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have placed emergency numbers by every phone in the building where they will remain. |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed the first aid kit in the small preschool room did not have any adhesive bandages. 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.) Adhesive bandages were added to the first aid kit. Moving forward I will be doing a monthly First Aid kit check as well having the staff replace the items when they are getting low when used. |
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| 2019-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the young toddler area, a spot of damaged drywall by the bulletin board and a loose hanging extension cord. Observed in the bathroom used by the children toilet area divider stalls which were rusted and had rough edges. 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.) I will be getting a cover for the extension cord that way the children are not able to pull or access it. I will be fixing and painting over the damaged drywall area. The landlord will be taking care of the bathroom stalls so that its not rusted and harmful to the children. Building surfaces will continue to be monitored and maintained. |
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| 2018-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the toddler area a large green foam block and a large blue block which had peeling covers and exposed foam. Observed in the infant room, a boppy pillow with a torn cover and exposed foam on a recliner chair which could be reached by crawling infants. Observed a wooden shelf with exposed metal hinges in the preschool room. Observed a blue sliding board with a broken sliding board support in the outdoor play area. Observed a cubby in the entrance hall which was not securely anchored to the wall. 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.) We have gotten rid of these toys and will being doing a monthly check in the room to keep a close eye on the wear and tear of toys. We have gotten rid of the bobby pillow and will be replacing it with a new one. |
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