The Learning Tree Child Care Center Llc
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff # 5 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #5 is no longer employed. All other staff have two nonfamily written references. |
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| 2026-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Staff #1, #2, #3 and #5 did not receive training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH). 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.) All new staff have emergency plan training and all new staff going forward will be required to sign off on emergency plan training prior to first day of work and then yearly. Staff #1 ad #5 are no longer employed. |
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| 2026-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The inspector reviewed the staff files and noted that staff #1did not have an acceptable Pediatric First Aid and CPR training from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. Staff person #3 did not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Until such time as the required training is completed, staff person #1must be supervised when interacting with children by an Assistant Group Supervisor who has completed the required training related to the citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1staff person #1may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 left employment. Staff #3 has current acceptable Pediatric First Aid and CPR training from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. |
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| 2026-02-17 | 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 #4 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous Pa Child Abuse dated 07/14/20 and an updated PA Child Abuse dated 12/01/25, a previous DHS FBI dated 7/21/20 and an updated DHS FBI dated 11/24/25, a previous dated NSOR Clearance dated 7/14/20 and an updated NSOR Clearance dated 12/16/25. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. As of 2/1/25 If staff are going to be hired under the 45-day provisional hire basis, the following conditions must be met; facility received the results of the applicant's PA Child Abuse History Clearance, NSOR Clearance, completed out-of-state clearances (if applicable), a signed disclosure statement, prior to employment and have received the result of the applicant's Pennsylvania State Police OR the FBI finger-print results prior to employment. Proof of submission must be on file for either the FBI or PA State Police Clearance. The employer, administrator, supervisor or other person responsible for employment decisions has no knowledge of information pertaining to the applicant which would disqualify him from employment based on CPSL. TIERED LIS 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The correction date for this portion of the plan must be immediate. 2. The facility director and any other persons involved in the hiring of staff must register and attend an Existing Provider Orientation at a Regional Office. The provider must provide a correction date for when this portion of the plan will be completed. 3. In order to demonstrate compliance in this area, the director or legal entity representative will send completed staff files for all new hires for the next two months to the Northeast Regional Office for review. The staff files must include all clearance requests, completed clearances, (including out of state clearances and requests if necessary) signed and dated disclosure statement, health assessment and TB screening, two nonfamily references, proof of education and experience (officially translated if needed). The Northeast Regional Office will review the newly hired and completed staff files prior to hire within one week of receipt. The correction date for this portion of the plan must be two months from the acceptance of the plan by The Northeast Regional Office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. The operator will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The correction date for this portion of the plan is 3/3/26. 2. The facility director will register and attend an Existing Provider Orientation at a Regional Office. The date this will be completed is 4/16/26. 3. The director will send completed staff files for all new hires for the next two months to the Northeast Regional Office for review. The staff files will include all clearance requests, completed clearances, (including out of state clearances and requests if necessary) signed and dated disclosure statement, health assessment and TB screening, two nonfamily references, proof of education and experience (officially translated if needed). The correction date for this is 5/3/26. |
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| 2025-07-09 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-06-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.114 - Outdoor Activity | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.114 Description: Outdoor Activity Noncompliance Area: During the course of the unannounced complaint investigation the inspector spoke with the staff at the facility and was informed that the children were not being taken out daily weather permitting. Correction Required: Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each classroom will use their playground time that is already built into their schedule and either go out for a walk or down to gym room for gross motor play. Two 4 child wagons purchased for the infants to use to get outside. Wagons will be used for 1 year room weather permitting. 2 year olds we will attempt the walks on non raining days with walking ropes, as stated with the busy traffic we are hoping that the walking ropes work. |
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| 2025-06-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.62(a) - Large muscle space provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.62(a) Description: Large muscle space provided Noncompliance Area: During the course of the unannounced complaint investigation the inspector spoke with the staff at the facility and was informed that the children were not utilizing the indoor play area for large muscle activity as the school aged children were being housed int this space since school ended. Correction Required: A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) School age will be moved upstairs in multipurpose room until the playground is open again. When classrooms are using it for meals They will go to park, gym room or walks |
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| 2025-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: During the course of the annual inspection the inspector observed that outdoor play area's unitary playground protective surface covering is in disrepair creating tripping hazards for children while at play. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving mats back tighter and sand in gaps to prevent tripping hazards. |
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| 2025-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: During the course of the annual inspection the inspector observed unlabeled mats in the young toddler room with children sleeping on them. 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.) Any mats that are not labeled will be labeled. |
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| 2025-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.106(b) - No bed linens alone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(b) Description: No bed linens alone Noncompliance Area: During the course of the annual inspection the inspector observed children asleep in the "waddler" room on blankets. Correction Required: Bed linens may not be used alone as age-appropriate rest equipment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All children will sleep on age-appropriate rest equipment. Charts installed in classrooms with letters and letters on mats that correlate with children's names. All children will be assigned a lettered mat and it will be marked on the chart. |
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| 2025-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: During the course of the annual inspection the inspector observed an infant asleep in a crib that was directly in between two other cribs. 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.) All cribs are now spaced two feet and three sides when in use. |
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| 2025-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the course of the annual inspection the inspector observed that staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, all to have been employed over one year and did not have the required annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have been required to sign up to PBKC and enter CDA training route. All staff is required to complete one two hour training a month. |
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| 2025-02-26 | 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: During the course of the annual inspection the inspector found that staff #8 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous Pa Child Abuse previously dated 2/03/20 and a current one dated 2/7/25, a previous FBI dated 2/2/20 and a current one dated 2/7/25. Staff #9 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous Pa State Police Clearance previously dated 9/19/19 and a current one dated 2/13/25. Staff #7 was hired without having a PA Child Abuse on file and proof of having applied for the PA State Police prior to hire. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. If staff are going to be hired under the 45-day provisional hire basis, the following conditions must be met; facility received the results of the applicant's PA Child Abuse History Clearance, NSOR Clearance (effective 2/1/25), completed out-of-state clearances (if applicable effective 2/1/25), a signed disclosure statement, prior to employment and have received the result of the applicant's Pennsylvania State Police OR the FBI finger-print results prior to employment. Proof of submission must be on file for either the FBI or PA State Police Clearance. The employer, administrator, supervisor or other person responsible for employment decisions has no knowledge of information pertaining to the applicant which would disqualify him from employment based on CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A plan will be put in place where every January (first week) all clearances will be checked for date and if will expire within the next twelve months then they will renew asap to prevent them from expiring. All staff hired will have all clearances and/or proof of clearances submitted and on file. |
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| 2025-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: During the course of the annual inspection the inspector observed that a handwashing sign was missing from the lunchroom/multipurpose room bathroom. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Classroom and bathroom checks done weekly to make sure all items are hung. Also, sign was hung up immediately. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. The following children's emergency contacts were not updated at least every 6-months: Child #1, #4 and #6. Child #1 had an emergency contact dated for 6/10/23 and was not updated until 1/22/24. Child #4 had an emergency contact dated for 5/3/23 and was not updated until 1/23/24. Child #6 had an and emergency contact dated for 4/17/23 and not updated until 1/23/24. The following child's agreement form was not updated every 6-month period: Child #6. Child #6 had an agreement for 4/18/23 and it was not updated until 12/4/23. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, children's emergency contacts will be updated at least every 6-month period. Documentation of these updates will remain in the children's files. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the child's date of birth. Child #6 is an infant, and the parent did not provide an updated health report at least every 6 months. The last health report for Child #6 was dated 2/2/23. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will request an updated health report on the listed child and will keep this report in the child's file at all times. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the child's date of birth. Child #2 is a preschool-age child, and the parent did not provide an updated health report at least every 12 months. A health report was in the file dated for 12/23/31 and another report was not received until 5/5/23. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, will obtain children's health reports at initial enrollment and will obtain updated health reports as appropriate to the child's age. These health reports will be kept in the child's file at all times. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff did not review the emergency plan annually as required by regulation: Staff #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11 and #12. These staff reviewed the emergency plan on 10/10/22 and they did not review the emergency plan again until 12/26/23. Staff #5 previously reviewed the emergency plan on 10/10/22 and did not review the plan again until 1/29/24. 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.) In the future, staff will review the emergency plan at the time of hire and annually after. Documentation of the review will be maintained at the facility. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff did not participate in fire safety training on an annual basis: Staff #1, and #2. Staff #1 previously took the training on 5/4/22 and updated it on 6/21/23. Staff #2 previously took the training on 5/19/22 and updated it on 6/20/23. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, staff will participate in fire safety training on an annual basis and documentation of this training will be maintained in their file. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 6 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 12/12/18. Staff #6 updated this training on 2/5/24. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, staff will participate in mandated reporter training at the time of hire and will participate in updated training as required by the CPSL. Documentation of these trainings will remain in the staffs file at all times. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire of staff. The following staff did not have an evaluation completed on an annual basis: Staff #3, #4, #7 and #10. Staff #3 had an evaluation completed on 11/14/22 and not again until 12/19/23. Staff #4 had an evaluation completed on 11/4/23 and not again until 12/11/23. Staff #7 had an evaluation completed on 12/2/22 and not again until 1/11/24. Staff #10 did not have an evaluation completed until 1/12/24. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, written evaluations will be completed on staff annually. These evaluations will be filed in the staff's file. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.102(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.102(a) Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the lunchroom, in the rear right corner, exposed insulation was found accessible to children. In the facility's stairwell, the stair treads were coming undone from the steps. In the outdoor play area, a climb on fire truck was found to have peeling paint on the wooden platform. Also in the outdoor play area, water tables were found that contained exposed insulation and rusty nails. These areas were addressed with the director at the inspection. 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. 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 insulation in the lunchroom has been repaired and no longer exposed. The stair treads were also repaired. The outdoor equipment has been repaired and the broken/rusty equipment has been removed. |
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| 2024-02-28 | 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: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire system testing log was completed. Regulation requires the fire safety system to be tested at least every 30 days. The following drills did not occur at least every 30 days: 9/22/23 - 10/27/23. 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.) In the future, the fire safety system will be tested at least every 30 days and appropriately documented. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the hire date of Staff # 1. Staff # 1 did not receive a health assessment or tuberculosis screening at the time of initial employment. Staff # 1 did not receive a health assessment or tuberculosis screening until 8/5/23. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 did not have a current physical on file with the center |
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| 2023-07-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Facility Person # 5 was identified as a volunteer. A file with all appropriate documents was not maintained at the facility for Facility Person # 5. Facility Person # 6 was identified as a lifeguard. A file with all appropriate documents was not maintained at the facility for Facility Person # 6. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All facility persons serving in any capacity with our children shall have proper documents on file. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Facility Person # 5 was identified as a volunteer. A file with all appropriate documents was not maintained at the facility for Facility Person # 5. Facility Person # 6 was identified as a lifeguard. A file with all appropriate documents was not maintained at the facility for Facility Person # 6. Staff did not attend the training on 8/23/23. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. The Legal Entity, Director or anyone involved with the hire of staff or staff files, will schedule and attend Existing Provider Orientation at the Northeast Regional Office. The training can be scheduled by calling 800-222-2108. The training date is 8/23/23. Staff will now attend the training on 11/29/23. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All facility persons serving in any capacity with our children shall have proper documents on file. Also Alicia Campbell and myself Nikolina Keys will be attending the Existing Provider Orientation on November 29th. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire for Staff # 1 and Staff # 2. The files of Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 did not contain two written letters of reference. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff shall have 2 written references kept in their file at the center. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 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: An unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the hire date of Staff # 3. Staff # 3 was hired using a state police clearance dated for 11/7/17. This clearance was no longer valid per the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). Staff # 3 did not receive a valid state police clearance until 7/31/23. Facility Person # 4 was identified as the facility's lifeguard. Facility Person # 4 was used in this role for summer camp that began 6/26/23. Facility Person # 4 did not have a state police or child abuse clearance in their file until 8/4/23, an FBI clearance until 8/7/23 and the file did not include the NSOR or documentation that the NSOR clearance was applied for. Facility Person # 5 was identified as a volunteer. The file of Facility Person # 5 did not contain appropriate clearances for this Facility Person to volunteer at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 4 and # 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All persons in contact with children as a facility person shall have appropriate clearances and a copy of them should be kept on file at the center along with the other staff files. Current staff will have clearances renewed properly prior to them expiring. Staff # 5 was never hired to work at the center and Staff # 6 was only our lifeguard at the pool. If we use her next summer we will have her complete all the necessary trainings ect prior to summer. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 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: An unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the hire date of Staff # 3. Staff # 3 was hired using a state police clearance dated for 11/7/17. This clearance was no longer valid per the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). Staff # 3 did not receive a valid state police clearance until 7/31/23. Facility Person # 4 was identified as the facility's lifeguard. Facility Person # 4 was used in this role for summer camp that began 6/26/23. Facility Person # 4 did not have a state police or child abuse clearance in their file until 8/4/23, an FBI clearance until 8/7/23 and the file did not include the NSOR or documentation that the NSOR clearance was applied for. Facility Person # 5 was identified as a volunteer. The file of Facility Person # 5 did not contain appropriate clearances for this Facility Person to volunteer at the facility. Staff did not attend training on 8/23/23. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 4 and # 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. The Legal Entity, Director or anyone involved with the hire of staff or staff files, will schedule and attend Existing Provider Orientation at the Northeast Regional Office. The training can be scheduled by calling 800-222-2108. The training date is 8/23/23. Staff must now attend the training on 11/29/23. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All persons in contact with children as a facility person shall have appropriate clearances and a copy of them should be kept on file at the center along with the other staff files. Current staff will have clearances renewed properly prior to them expiring. Staff # 5 was never hired to work at the center and Staff # 6 was only our lifeguard at the pool. If we use her next summer we will have her complete all the necessary trainings ect prior to summer. Also Alicia Campbell and myself Nikolina Keys will be attending the Existing Provider Orientation on November 29th. |
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| 2023-07-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the hire date of Staff # 1. Staff # 1 was unable to be appropriately qualified as a staff person as the file was missing proof of education. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 did not have his diploma on file at the center |
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| 2023-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Nap mats were found in all the classrooms that were identified for use by children that were ripped exposing the interior foam. 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.) Nap mats have been ordered but have not yet been received. Until the new mats arrive, these mats will be appropriately repaired or discarded. |
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| 2023-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Dates of admission were unable to be located in the following children's files: # 1, # 2, # 3, # 5, and # 6. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The dates of admission of all children will be listed on all agreement forms and found in the file at all times. |
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| 2023-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. The following children's forms were current for this inspection but were not updated every 6-month period as required by regulation: Child # 2 emergency contact dated 7/7/22 updated1/17/23 and the only agreement in the file was dated 12/24/22. Child # 3 emergency contact dated 7/6/22 updated 1/6/23 and the agreement dated 1/18/22 updated 12/21/22. Child # 4 emergency contact dated 1/18/22 updated 10/17/22 and the agreement dated 1/18/22 updated 1/18/23. Child # 5 emergency contact dated 5/13/22 updated 1/6/23 and the agreement dated 5/13/22 updated 12/15/22. Child # 6 agreement dated 1/20/21 updated 12/15/22. Child # 7 emergency contact dated 9/29/21 updated 11/5/22 and the agreement dated 11/5/21 updated 11/5/22. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, children's emergency contact and agreement forms will be updated at least every 6-month period. |
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| 2023-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire of staff. Staff # 2 did not have a health assessment, physical exam or tuberculosis screening on file. Staff # 6 did not have a valid tuberculosis screening on file. The tuberculosis screening dated 5/13/20 was not within 12 months prior to the staff's hire date. Staff # 8 did not have a valid health assessment, physical exam or tuberculosis screening on file. The health assessment, physical exam and tuberculosis screening dated for 4/27/21 was not within 12 months prior to the staff's hire date. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The listed staff will schedule and participate in the missing documentation as appropriate. |
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| 2023-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire of staff. Staff # 2 did not have a health assessment, physical exam or tuberculosis screening on file. Staff # 6 did not have a valid tuberculosis screening on file. The tuberculosis screening dated 5/13/20 was not within 12 months prior to the staff's hire date. Staff # 8 did not have a valid health assessment, physical exam or tuberculosis screening on file. The health assessment, physical exam and tuberculosis screening dated for 4/27/21 was not within 12 months prior to the staff's hire date. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The listed staff will schedule and participate in the missing documentation as appropriate. |
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| 2023-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 4 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. (training completed 1/13/23) Staff person # 7 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. (training completed 1/12/23) Correction Required: Staff person # 8 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 3/2/23. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will schedule and participate in the listed training. |
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| 2023-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 2, # 3, and # 7 (not completed with 90 days of hire) has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and CPR Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person # 2, # 3 will have until 3/2/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 2, # 3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person # 2, # 3 staff person # 2, # 3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will schedule and participate in pediatric first aid and CPR training. Until the staff are able to complete the training, they will either be supervised or removed from care as appropriate. |
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| 2023-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire of staff. Staff # 5 was hired using a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 9/12/22. Staff # 6 was hired using a Department of Education FBI clearance dated 8/27/21. Staff # 7 was hired using a volunteer state police clearance dated for 1/22/22 and a Department of Education FBI clearance dated 1/26/22. Staff # 8 was hired using a Department of Education FBI clearance dated 1/26/22. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 5, 6, # 7, and # 8 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will be suspended or removed from care until all appropriate clearances are received. Clearances will be applied for. Staff # 7 will not work in child care until the appropriate DHS FBI clearance is obtained. |
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| 2022-07-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1 has not completed the pre-service training of Pediatric first aid and cpr which is required prior to caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 3 has not completed the pre-service training 10 hours of health and safety training which is required prior to caring for children unsupervised. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed , staff person # 1 and # 3 must be supervised , when interacting with children by an AGS who has completed the required trainings related to this citation. If there are no staff persons available to supervise staff person # 1 & # 3 , staff person # 1 and # 3 may not work in a child care position at facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All new staff will be supervised at all times until all requirements are met to allow them to work unsupervised. This includes completing Pediatric First Aid and CPR within first 90 days and completing required 10 hours training of Health and Safety within first 90 days. Staff #1 have completed Pediatric Frist Aid and CPR on 7/12/2022 Staff #3 has completed Required Health and Safety Training on 7/5/2022 |
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| 2022-07-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 4 listed as an AGS has no proof of previous child care experience on file with high school diploma. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 4 was required to provide the Child Care Experience forms the next day or they could not return to work. Staff #4 did have them completed and gave them to me the following morning. I recorded 2+ years experience and put them in her file. |
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| 2022-07-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 3 has not completed the required pre-service training 10 hour health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics covered under the 10 hour health and safety training within 90 days of hire. Staff person # 3 will have until 7/30/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 3 must be supervised , when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person # 3, staff person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 3 was required to complete the Health and Safety training that evening or she would not be able to return to work the following day. |
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| 2022-07-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 has not completed the required pre-service training Pediatric first aid and cpr within 90 days of their date of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person # 1 will have until 7/30/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 1 must be supervised , when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person # 1 , staff person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1 left for the week and was enrolled in the online portion and completed that and then completed the in person training on July 12th. Staff #1 returned to work the following day. |
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| 2022-07-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Facility person # 4 hired and working in child care has a volunteer state police clearance on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 4 was asked to immediately go online and resubmit the State Police Clearance under "for Employment" She was able to get the results immediately and it was added to her file. |
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| 2022-07-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 5 was observed in the the young toddler room alone with 7 young toddlers. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. 7 young toddlers would require 2 staff to be present. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 5 was alone in the classroom with 7 children when we walked in the other staff in the classroom was in the bathroom. Our previous state rep had said that going to the bathroom for a minute or 2 would be ok. Michelle made it clear that it was not ok and I stayed in the room until the other staff returned which was about 1 minute later. |
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| 2022-07-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Facility fire alarm testing was not conducted every 30 days as required The testing logs reflects the following dates: 3/1/22 to 4/2/22. 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.) Staff in charge on completing the fire alarm tests was made aware that it was not to be completed monthly but no later than every 30 days. |
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| 2022-02-15 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2021-10-12 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: A self-reported non-compliance inspection occurred at the facility on 10/25/21. On 10/7/21, Child # 1 and Child # 2 were able to leave the outdoor play area through a broken section of fencing. This area of the fencing included an opening roughly 1-1.5 feet that was blocked by a board. Both children were able to move the board and leave the fence through the opening and make it roughly 6 feet to the corner of the driveway and the alley before being verbally directed back into the play area by Staff # 1. During this time, Staff # 1 was opposite to the children in the play area helping another child but heard the board drop and immediately began responding to the children. Staff # 2 was sitting on the enclosed green slide with her back turned to the play area and Staff # 2 was on their cell phone. 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. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff has been informed that cell phones are not allowed at all on the playground and that staff should at all times be spaced out so that they are able to see the children and supervise within sight and sound at all times. No staff at anytime shall be sitting on the slide with their backs turned to the children and all staff shall know what children are in their assigned group at all times. Children will be supervised at all times. |
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| 2021-10-12 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: A self-reported non-compliance inspection occurred at the facility on 10/25/21. On 10/7/21, Child # 1 and Child # 2 were able to leave the outdoor play area through a broken section of fencing. This area of the fencing included an opening roughly 1-1.5 feet that was blocked by a board. Both children were able to move the board and leave the fence through the opening and make it roughly 6 feet to the corner of the driveway and the alley before being verbally directed back into the play area by Staff # 1. During this time, Staff # 1 was opposite to the children in the play area helping another child but heard the board drop and immediately began responding to the children. Staff # 2 was sitting on the enclosed green slide with her back turned to the play area and Staff # 2 was on their cell phone. 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. 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. The Legal Entity / Director will establish a supervision and ratio policy. The policy will include how the facility will demonstrate their knowledge and ability to adequately supervise children while maintaining appropriate ratio at all times. The policy must focus on ensuring that each child is seen, heard, assessed and able to be directed at all times. The policy must include the required staff:child ratios for each age group. The policy must include how the facility will ensure appropriate supervision and ratios during transition times and while in the outdoor play area. The policy must also include a plan for each staff to be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children, including the requirement that the staff person know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group and be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The policy must also include a cell phone usage policy prohibiting use during work hours . This supervision and ratio policy must be submitted to the Department prior to implementation for approval. Once approved by the Department, the director will ensure that all current employees and any new hires are trained on this policy. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff has been informed that cell phones are not allowed at all on the playground and that staff should at all times be spaced out so that they are able to see the children and supervise within sight and sound at all times. No staff at anytime shall be sitting on the slide with their backs turned to the children and all staff shall know what children are in their assigned group at all times. A supervision policy will be developed/revised and reviewed with staff. |
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| 2021-10-12 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: A self-reported non-compliance inspection occurred at the facility on 10/25/21. On 10/7/21, Child # 1 and Child # 2 were able to leave the outdoor play area through a broken section of fencing. This area of the fencing included an opening roughly 1-1.5 feet that was blocked by a board. Both children were able to move the board and leave the fence through the opening and make it roughly 6 feet to the corner of the driveway and the alley before being verbally directed back into the play area by Staff # 1. During this time, Staff # 1 was opposite to the children in the play area helping another child but heard the board drop and immediately began responding to the children. Staff # 2 was sitting on the enclosed green slide with her back turned to the play area and Staff # 2 was on their cell phone. 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. 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. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of three hours of PQAS-approved in-person training, including technical assistance, regarding supervision of children. This training must be completed as a live training or in-person. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All Staff has been instructed and reminded about the supervision policy and how each staff member is to have their specific assigned children to supervise at all times and know where they are at all times. All staff will participate in supervision training. Children will be supervised at all times. Training rescheduled due to Covid and the Holidays. |
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| 2021-10-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff file's was conducted. The facility has an approved provisional hire waiver and Staff # 1 was hired as a provisional hire on 10/4/21. Documentation in the file of Staff # 1 indicated that this staff had lived in another state within the last 5-years of this staff's hire date. Staff # 1 did not apply for the out of state clearances per the CPSL prior to beginning employment as a provisional hire at the facility. Staff # 1 had worked with children prior to applying for the out of state clearances and was working during this inspection. Staff # 1 was not hired correctly as a provisional hire per the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. The CPSL requires all provisionally hired staff to have applied for all appropriate clearances before working in child care with children and to remain supervised at all times by an approved staff. The CPSL requires any staff who have lived out of state within the last 5-years of the staff's hire date to have all the clearances of that state. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1 was sent home and was not allowed to return until she obtained her Connecticut Clearance since she did live there briefly 4 years ago. Her clearance was promptly submitted and was received back on Friday Nov 5th. |
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| 2021-10-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 1 had a hire date of 10/4/21. The file of Staff # 1 was missing proof of education. Staff # 1 could not appropriately be qualified to work in a child care role at the facility without proof of education. Staff # 1 was working with children during this inspection. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At inspection Staff # 1 was missing her High School Diploma transcripts. Staff # 1 was sent home and not to return until the transcripts were received. They were promptly turned in by Friday November 5th 2021. |
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| 2021-10-12 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.63/3270.76 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.63/3270.76 Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A self-reported non-compliance inspection occurred at the facility on 10/25/21. On 10/7/21, Child # 1 and Child # 2 were able to leave the outdoor play area through a broken section of fencing. This area of the fencing included an opening roughly 1-1.5 feet that was blocked by a board. Both children were able to move the board and leave the fence through the opening and make it roughly 6 feet to the corner of the driveway and the alley before being verbally directed back into the play area by Staff # 1. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. 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.) Playground was patched while waiting for contractor to put up a new fence. Once this happened the playground has been completely closed and children not allowed on to use until the said contractor does fix. Due to supply crisis we have been waiting on fencing for approx 3 months now. The playground will remain closed until the new fence is installed. We currently have a start date of 11/15/21 as long as supplies have all arrived |
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| 2020-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There is one tile missing on the ground of the outdoor play space creating a possible tripping hazard 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 never had a tile there because of the pole that obstructs the way of putting in a tile. We will place a fixed object in the area to prohibit tripping. |
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| 2020-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There are plastic bags located in the bottom unlocked drawer of the plastic cabinet accessible to children in the older toddler room 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.) All Plastic bags will be kept out of reach of all children in all classrooms. |
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| 2020-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The vinyl black chair located in the Learning Lane Room has holes in material 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.) All areas were worn not actual holes they have been taped and fixed to make them safe |
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| 2020-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator located in the older toddler room does not have a thermometer to verify temperature. The refrigerator located on the landing has a temperature reading 50 degrees F. 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 refridgerator in the Older Toddler room was put there for staff and is not to be used for anything else. The thermostat in the other refrigerator will be turned up and checked to make sure the temperature is 45 degrees or less. |
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| 2020-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The daily schedule is not posted in the older toddler room Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Daily schedule has been posted to the Older Toddler room and is marked to not be taken down |
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| 2020-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #3's immunization record is not listed on the health assessment 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.) Alicia will go through all children's files to make sure that all immunizations are attached to the physical |
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| 2020-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have parental permission slips for diaper ointments they are administering to children Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This has never been brought to our attention in the past. To rectify this we are requiring all children to have a medication log completed for all diaper ointments and filled out as they use. |
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| 2020-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The portion of the medication log that is required to be completed by staff was left blank on 6/27/19 for child #1. Child #2 has an "as needed" medication at facility but does not have a corresponding medication log on file. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) For child 1 the medication was never given so that is why the staff portion was not filled out. Child 2 i did send the medication home because it was not to be left at the center. All medication coming into the center shall have a medication log completed and filled out entirely by parent and staff |
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| 2020-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The infants do not have written feeding schedules obtained by the parent on file Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The written feeding schedules are collected at enrollment and are in the classroom in the child's portfolio files. I am not sure how the misunderstanding happened but they are in the classroom. |
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| 2020-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #2 does not have 2500 hours of child care experience documented in file to qualify for current position Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Her other experience had not been in the file. She has obtained it and I currently have it on file bringing her hours up to over 2500 hours. |
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| 2020-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 does not have documentation on file to verify that they received annual 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.) Facility Person #1 has received her annual Emergency Plan training. All Staff will be required to complete this training upon being employed at The Learning Tree |
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| 2020-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan is not posted at a conspicuous location in the facility Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Emergency Plan has been placed in the Parent area of the Daycare where the Daycare Regulations hang as well as the License. |
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| 2020-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kits located in the infant room and the Learning Lane Room do not contain soap. Soap and gloves are missing in the first-aid kit located in the Crayola Canon Room. 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.) Staff will be instructed on replacing items as they use them from The first aid kits. All supplies will be stocked. |
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| 2020-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The garbage can located in the infant bathroom is missing a hands free lid Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All garbage cans for diapers do have a hands free lid. There is another garbage can in the room that does not have a hands free lid but it is not used for disposing of diapers |
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| 2020-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log shows that fire drills held on 4/1/19, 6/5/19 and 8/8/19 were held more than 60 days apart Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire Drills will be no longer than 60 days apart |
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| 2019-09-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 has a disclosure statement on file that is missing a witness signature. Facility person #1 has a date of hire listed as 8/19/19 but is missing copies of the requests for clearances, including being fingerprinted for the FBI clearance. Correction Required: 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.) At time of Hire All staff is required to sign the disclosure statement. Alicia Campbell or Nikki Keys will sign as witness All staff will be required to submit a receipt for the fingerprinting before they are allowed to be scheduled for work. |
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| 2019-09-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/19/19 the operator hired a person that has been convicted of the crime of corruption of minors. The crime is a prohibited offense under the CPSL. Facility person #1 has a disclosure statement on file that is missing a witness signature. Facility person #1 has a date of hire listed as 8/19/19 but is missing copies of the requests for clearances, including being fingerprinted for the FBI clearance. Facility person #1 currently has a volunteer PA Criminal Clearance on file dated 9/17/19 instead of one for employment and currently has a PA Child Abuse Clearance on file dated 8/22/19. The operator terminated facility person #1's employment on 9/27/19. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility person was relieved of duty as soon as Peggy came to the center and provided us with the complaint. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator located in the kitchen has some spills and debris and needs 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.) Kitchen staff has been informed about keeping the refrigerator clean and free from spills at all times. A tracking card has been put on the outside to check when cleaned and any spills are to be cleaned up immediately. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #2 does not have the health insurance policy number listed 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.) Child # 2 has the policy number on his current Emergency Contact Form. All forms will be double checked when turned in from parents. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child files #1 and 3 do not have the addresses of release persons listed on the emergency contact forms 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.) Corrections have been made. All parents are required to fill the forms out completely. Having a second person check forms will also help make sure that all addresses have been entered. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #2 has a health assessment and TB test on file that is dated 7/28/17. The heath assessment and TB test must be less than a year old from the date of hire. 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 been required to get a new physical and TB test. All future staff will be required to submit a physical that is no more than 12 months old prior to hiring. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #3 does not have proof of being fingerprinted for the FBI clearance or paperwork showing the child abuse clearance was requested prior to starting employment at the facility on 12/2018. All required clearances are currently on file. Facility person #4 has a volunteer child abuse clearance on file but is currently working as a staff person. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a child abuse clearance is on file for employment. New hires must sign a disclosure statement, have documentation on file showing all clearances have been requested, including being fingerprinted for the FBI clearance, prior to the start employment at facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I actually have the proof of fingerprinting it just was not in her file. All staff hired will have to provide proof of fingerprinting upon hiring before they can start in the daycare facility. Will make sure all staff have proof of clearances on file for employment. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.34(b)(1) - Bachelor's + 1 yr | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 does not have one year of child care experience (1250 hours) documented in file to qualify as a director. Facility person #2 does not have the required two years of child care experience (2500 hours ) to qualify as a group supervisor. Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and Staff # 2 do actually have the required years experience needed for their position. All paperwork is in file. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There is a container of Sani-wipes and disinfectant wipes accessible to children on low shelves in the school-age room. There is a can of air freshener located on bathroom cabinet in the school-age 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 wipes are from the nurse who tends to a diabetic child. She has been informed that all toxics are to be kept out of reach of children and has a high shelf to keep them on. Air freshner has been removed and is kept on high shelves. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kits in the older toddler room and the infant room are missing 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 has been added to the first aid kits and staff has been reminded about refilling and checking their first aid kits often. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There is some damaged plaster located on the blue wall in the school-age 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.) The wall was prepped and waiting to be painted. It has been painted. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency exit from the school-age room is locked and the stairway is obstructed with snow 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.) This one I thought we had figured out last year during inspection. We do not use the door located in that room as an emergency exit. We take the children out the side door all the time. I am not comfortable leaving that door unlocked when no one is in that room. Staff has been informed to unlock door when there are children in the classroom. The stairway is to be cleaned as well. |
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| 2019-01-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During an inspection visit to facility on 1/28/19, facility person #1 stated that she sometimes restrains child #1 by sitting him on her lap and putting her arms around him because it calms him and she is a trained behavior therapist. Facility person #1 is a staff person and does not work at the facility in the capacity of a behavior therapist. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This was never allowed by any Director or Supervisor and this staff has been informed that she is not to do this at anytime. She has actually taken another job and has left of facility. We are awaiting for our trainer to get back with us regarding the specific date of a training regarding this violation. |
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| 2019-01-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During inspection visit on 1/28/19, Cert rep. observed two infants sleeping in swings during inspection. Facility person #1 and #2 stated that the infants just fell asleep but facility person #1 stated that they allow child #2 and 3 to sleep in the swings because the parents allow it at home. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Again Staff #1 is no longer with us and she was never allowed to let any child sleep in a swing. This was done on her own. Infant room staff has been told and shown in the daycare regulations about safe sleeping practices. All infants if they fall asleep are to be taken to cribs. |
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| 2019-01-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.166(3) - Disposable nursers or parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 stated that staff do wash bottles by hand sometimes because parents do not provide enough bottles for the day. Correction Required: Disposable nursers shall be used for infants unless bottles are provided by the parent or unless a commercial dishwasher is used by the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All parents are aware of the policy and usually do bring in more than enough bottles for their child. I have purchased some disposable nursers for the infant room to use in case they do not have enough for the child. |
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| 2019-01-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/28/19 Cert rep. observed facility person #1 who identified herself as an aide watching a group of 12 school-age children without another qualified staff person being present Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #1 is actually an Assistant Group supervisor by Daycare regulations. I will have her qualifications. I think the staff has just referred to themselves as aides if they are not Lead Teachers. I will start referring all staff to make sure that they understand what their actual title by Regulations is. |
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| 2019-01-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During an inspection visit on 1/28/19 Cert rep. observed the young toddler room out of ratio and over capacity by one child. There were 11 young toddlers present with two staff present. Facility person #1 stated on 1/28/19 that facility person #2 left the infant room 10 minutes prior to the end of her shift leaving the room out of ratio by one child for approximately 10 minutes. There were 9 infants present with two staff until another staff person arrived for her shift. The infant room was in ratio during inspection and there were enough staff present for facility to be in ratio if children had been assigned differently. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will be educated and trained on ratios and room capacity. This should have never happened and the staff had done this without approval by any director or supervisor. The staff will also be trained on how to properly inform director or supervisor if you need to move a child or want to transition a child. |
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| 2019-01-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During an inspection visit on 1/28/19 Cert rep. observed the young toddler room over capacity by one child. There were 11 young toddlers present with two staff and the room has a capacity of 10 children. Facility person #1 and 2 informed Cert rep. that there were nine infants present in the infant room earlier in the day on 1/28/19 but the infant room has a capacity of eight children and the room was over by one child. Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will be educated and trained on ratios and room capacity. This should have never happened and the staff had done this without approval by any director or supervisor. The staff will also be trained on how to properly inform director or supervisor if you need to move a child or want to transition a child. |
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| 2018-04-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.66(c) - Toxic use- no contamination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The operator stated that about a month earlier a staff person placed a young toddler on a changing mat that had a bleach solution on the surface that was not dry and it bleached the child's clothing. The child was not injured. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A meeting was held to go over how to sanitize equipment properly and to make sure surfaces are completely dry before children are placed on equipment. |
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| 2018-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There are some items in the older toddler room, i.e. poms poms, pieces of yarn and glue sticks accessible in the unlocked drawers of the plastic cabinet. Also, there are screws, plug covers and hardware located in the unlocked drawers of the purple desk. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff have been required to go through all of their cabinets and drawers that are able to be reached by the children. All items that can be a choking hazard shall be removed. |
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| 2018-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During inspection Cert rep. observed toddlers sitting at the table with drop-in seats. The safety straps were not used for the children sitting at the table. 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.) All staff has been reminded of this and straps have been properly installed. |
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| 2018-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During inspection visit on 2/23/18 Cert rep. observed infants sleeping in cribs that do not have two feet of space on three sides. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff has been reminded that all cribs are to be pulled out so that there is 2 feet on 3 sides of them when children are sleeping in them. |
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| 2018-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The daily plan is not posted in the school-age room Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Daily Plans have been created and posted in the School Age Classroom. |
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| 2018-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child files #1,2,3,4,5 and 6 do not have the names of release persons listed on the fee agreements Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tuition Fee Agreements in the future will have a section on them that notes that Person whom child can be released to is the same as on the Emergency Contact form. |
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| 2018-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The date of admission is not listed on the fee agreements for child files #1,2,3,4,5 and 6 Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Date of enrollment have been added to Tuition Fee agreement. |
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| 2018-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #4 is missing the work name, address and phone number of 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.) Emergency Contact Forms will be double checked for accuracy and completeness . It has been corrected. |
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| 2018-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) - Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child files #2 and 4 are missing the addresses of release persons and health insurance policy information on the emergency contact forms. Child file #5 is also missing health insurance policy information. 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. 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.) Emergency Contact Forms will be checked for accuracy and the Health insurance information has been added. |
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| 2018-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(v) - Date of administration | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Some of the medication logs located in the older toddler and preschool rooms do not have the from and to dates indicated for the as needed medications Correction Required: A medication log shall include the date of administration. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have been told that Medicine logs need to have a time frame on them. Teachers have gone through them and corrected |
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| 2018-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The garbage can lid in the infant room is broken 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.) Diaper garbage can has been replaced and staff has been told that they need to report to me if at anytime something in the classroom is not working according to Daycare Regulations |
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| 2018-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 does not have two written non-family references on file Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written references have been given. Will makes sure completed in future. |
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| 2018-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The hot water in the sink in the infant room exceeds 110 degrees F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff has been instructed policy is to wet paper towels and then wash the infants hands. Policy states that infants hands should never be put under the running water in the infant room. The policy has been hung in the classroom as well. Gate is in place to block sink. |
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| 2018-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit located in the preschool rooms contain medications and is accessible to children 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.) First Aid kits have been put out of reach of children at all times. |
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| 2018-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit located in the preschool room does not contain scissors. The school-age first-aid kit is missing 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.) Staff has been instructed that First aid kits are to be checked often and if anything is removed it is to be replaced. |
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