The Lighthouse Family School
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📞 (215) 425-7800This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
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Hours of Operation
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 10/04/19, cert rep observed toys in classroom 114 were not cleaned and had ash left behind from a recent fire at the facility. 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.) Provider will ensure that all classroom materials are clean and in good repair before reopening classroom. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, fee agreements failed to include child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will adjust fee agreement for before/after care services to include child's arrival times. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, fee agreements failed to include designated release persons. 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.) Provider will adjust fee agreement for before/aftercare services to ensure that agreement includes to whom child may be released to. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: in review of children's files, child 1 and 2 file and emergency contact failed to include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have the parent/guardian of child 1 and 2 fill out another emergency contact form that indicated with the parents signature weather center is able to provide emergency medial care. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Friday, 10/04/19, cert rep observed classroom 307 failed to have facility's emergency transportation plan posted. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider posted a emergency transportation plan in classroom 307. Moving forward, provider will ensure that all classroom have an emergency transportation plan posted on their health and safety board at all times. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, child 1, preschool age, file failed to include an updated health report. Health report in file was last completed on 07/24/18. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has requested for family worker to contact parent/guardian and inform them that they need to provide an updated health assessment for child 1 by October 30. Parents will provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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| 2019-10-04 | 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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Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 13 file failed to include updated health assessment. Health assessment in file was last completed on 11/28/16. 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.) Provider ha notified staff 13, that they need to provide and updated health assessment w/TB shot by October 30th. All staff will provide an updated health assessment every 2 years. Health assessment will remain in staff files at all times. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Provider did not have a copy of the facility's current liability insurance on file at the time of the renewal inspection on Friday, 10/04/19. Liability insurance on file expired on 10/01/19. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has renewed license of liability insurance. A current copy of the insurance policy will be on file at the facility at all times. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: in review of children's files, child 1 and 2 file failed to include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has requested that parent/guardian fill out a new emergency contact that indicates weather parents gives consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. All emergency contacts will include parents signed consent for administration of minor first-aid and will remain in child's file at all times. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: in review of children's files, child 1 and 2 file failed to include signed parental consent for transportation and walking excursions. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have parent/guardian sign new emergency contact that indicates weather parent/guardian consent to child being transported. walking excursions, swimming and wading. All emergency contacts will include parents signed consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.and will remain in child's file at all times |
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff persons 3, 5, 6, 8 and 9 file failed to include current disclosure statement used by OCDEL. Disclosure statement included in file is no longer used by OCDEL. Staff person 12 file failed to include a signed disclosure statement. Staff person 15 file failed to include correct FBI clearance. FBI clearance in file was for CJIS. Staff person 4, hired 07/17/19, file failed to include request or receipt for 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.) Provider has provided current updated disclosure statements for staff 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12 and 15. Copy will be placed in staff files. Staff 4 and 5 provided completed FBI clearances. All staff files will include all CPSL required documents. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff persons 1, 7, 11, 12 and 13 file failed to include two written nonfamily letter of references. 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.) Provider has requested for staff 1, 7, 11, 12 and 13 to provide letter of references attesting to person's suitability to serve as an employee. All staff files will include two written non-family references. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.20(a)(3) - Fire requires fire department | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Friday, 10/04/19, cert rep was told by director that a fire had occurred in one of the facility's classrooms on Thursday, 10/03/19 at 7:40am. The regional office was not notified via telephone within 24 hours. Fire was reported during renewal inspection. Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a fire requiring the service of a fire department occurs at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward, provider will notify the regional office within 24 hours of any incident that relates to a fire or the death of a child or staff person. Provider will also provide the regional office with a incident report within 72 hours of the incident. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Friday, 10/04/19. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will provide all staff with an annual emergency plan training 10/28/19. Moving forward, provider will provide emergency plan training to all staff annually and to all new staff upon being hired. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.31(b)/3270.192(2)(i) - Staff person - 18 yrs./Age | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 11 failed to have verification of age included in file. Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older. A facility person's record shall include verification of age. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 11 provided proof of verification of age. Moving forward, upon being hired staff will need to provide verification of age prior to being hired. A staff person file will always contain verification of age. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff had not receive annually fire safety training. Staff last received fire safety training on 09/27/18. 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.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 8, 11, and 14 to complete online training on Better Kid Care Website. All will receive 6 hours of annual training. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Annual 6 hrs. training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff persons 8, 11 and 14 failed to have completed required six hours of annual childcare training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has scheduled a fire safety training for all staff on October 28th. All staff will receive annual fire safety training. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 10 file failed to include 2 years of experience with children prior to employment at the facility. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has requested for staff 10 to provide proof of verification of child care experience prior to being hired. Moving forward, all staff in group supervisor/assistant group supervisor rolls will be required to submit verification of child care experience prior to being hired. Child care experience will remain in staff file at all times. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 12 file failed to include verification of education and years experience with children prior to employment at the facility. Education contained in file was received abroad and had not been evaluated to determined US equivalent. Staff person 2 file failed to include years experience with children prior to employment at the facility. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 12 does not care for children during DHS hours. Provider has requested that staff 2 provide verification of experience prior to being hired as an assistant teacher. Moving forward, staff who have studied/obtain their degree abroad will need their education verified/evaluated. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 14 file failed to include verification of education. Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has required that staff 14 request 8th grade transcripts from the Philadelphia School District. Moving forward, provider will require all staff to provide verification of education upon being hired. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Friday, 10/04/19, cert rep observed first aid kits located in classrooms 114, 205 and 206 was missing soap, first aid kit located in classroom 111 was missing scissors and first aid kit located in classroom 115 was missing soap and scissors. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure that classroom 114, 205, 206 111 and 115 have the required material needed inside first-aid kit. Moving forward, first-aid kits will be checked monthly to ensure that kits are fully stocked and contain soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves at all times. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Friday, 10/04/19, cert rep observed carpet in classroom 114 was damaged due to a recent fire at the facility. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will replace section of carpet that was damaged by the fire. Moving forward, provider will remove and replace any furniture or classroom material that are not in good repair to ensure children's safety. Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces will be kept clean, in good repair at all times. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Friday, 10/04/19, cert rep observed chipped paint on walls in several classes throughout the facility. 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.) Provider will correct all chipped/peeling paint identified during inspection. Moving forward, teachers and other staff persons will be responsible for reporting chipped/peeling paint using providers maintenance request form. Building will be free of any peeled or damaged paint or plaster. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Friday, 10/04/19, cert rep observed classrooms 102, 104 and 212 failed to have written hand washing signs posted by sinks addressing when a staff person and child must wash their hands. 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.) Provider has printed and posted written hand washing signs that indicate when a staff, volunteer and child must wash their hands. Sign will remain posted at all times. |
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| 2019-10-04 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Friday, 10/04/19, cert rep observed bathroom in classroom 114 failed to have a lidded trash can. 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.) Provider will purchase a trash can with a lid for the bathroom in classroom 114. Moving forward provider will ensure that all bathroom within facility classrooms have lids. |
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| 2019-01-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.70(a) - 65 F minimum | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 1/2/18, STAFF PERSON #1 ACKNOWLEDGED THAT HEAT AT THE FACILITY WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY WHEN CHILDREN WERE IN CARE ON 12/13/18. Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) IT WAS THOUGHT THAT THERE WAS A SMALL PROBLEM WITH THE HEAT AND THAT IT COULD BE FIXED QUICKLY IN THE MORNING OF 12/13/18. WHEN WE WERE INFORMED THAT THE HEAT WOULD REQUIRE MORE MAINTENANCE AND WORK, WE CLOSED THE FACILITY EARLY ON DECEMBER 13, 2018 AND SENT THE CHILDREN AND STAFF HOME, AND HAD THE HEATER REPAIRED. THE FACILITY WAS ABLE TO REOPEN THE NEXT DAY ON 12/14/18. THE HEAT IS NOW WORKING PORPERLY. GOING FORWARD, WHENEVER CHILDREN ARE IN CARE, THE INDOOR TEMPERATURE WILL ALWAYS BE AT LEAST 65 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. |
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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/27/18, while reviewing children's files, Child # 4 did not have an agreement in file Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Family worker will contact parent and ask parent to come in and fill out agreement form. moving forward family workers have been advised ti have all parents complete an agreement form during initial intake |
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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/27/18, while reviewing children's files, Child # 1, and # did not have policy number listed in emergency contact 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.) Family worker will review file for any missing information and family worker will input policy number on emergency contact for child # 1. Moving forward family workers have been advised to review all forms completed by parents to ensure that paperwork is properly filled out and completed |
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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(1)/3270.182(1) - Child's health history/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/27/18, while reviewing children's files, Child # 5 had a health assessment , but did not have a child health form attached Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.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.) Family worker will contact parent and request that parent take health assessment form back tot he doctor's office to have the form filled out correctly. Moving forward family workers will be informed that all health assessments will need to be completed by a doctor using the health form required |
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| 2018-09-27 | 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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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/27/18, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following - Staff # 15 whose hire date 8/20/18 did not have documentation of TB results in file - Staff # 32 whose hire date 8/19/16 health assessment 6/5/18 did not have all the questions answered on the staff health form 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.) Director will carefully review all staff's health assessments to ensure that all required information has been properly filled out and that all health assessments provide date of TB shot and date it was placed |
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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/27/18, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 34 had 1 non family reference in 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.) Facility owner will ensure all staff have 2 written non family references in file at all times. Staff # 34 has 2 reference in file |
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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/27/18, while doing a walk through of the facility, the facility's certificate of compliance was not posted Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will post the most recent certificate of compliance on the parent board on the first floor at all times |
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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/27/18, while doing a walk through of the facility, the facility's emergency plan was last dated 7/31/17 Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will review emergency plan and make any necessary change/ updates.Once completed director will provide an updated plan to each classroom, and ensure that plans are posted |
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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/27/18, while reviewing staff files, the following staff did not have documentation of training hours in file - Staff # 1, 18 and # 19 - 4 hrs needed - Staff # 2, 3, 11, 13, 14, 22, 32, 33 was corrected - Staff # 5, 6, needs 6 hrs of training Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will ensure that all staff have the required amount of training hours needed to meet DHS regulations. Director will also ensure that the staff members listed on this correction plan have obtained six hours of training by 10/12/18 |
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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/27/18, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following - Staff # 2 whose hire date 10/3/07 child abuse clearance was dated 10/27/12 - Staff # 9 whose hire date 1/24/18 did not have child abuse clearance in file - Staff # 16 whose hire date 4/23/18 had a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 3/1/18 - Staff # 35 whose hire date 4/2/18 did not have a child abuse clearance in file - Staff # 24 whose hire date 2/12/18 did not have a FBI clearance in file - Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will ensure that all staff listed on the corrective action plan have valid up to date clearance in file by 10/12/18. Moving forward director will closely monitor files to ensure all new staff have the required clearances with in 30 day of being hired |
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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/27/18, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following - Staff # 8 whose hire date 1/29/18 did not have documentation of verification of experience to qualify as an AGS - Staff # 34 whose hire date 7/30/18 did not have a complete verification of experience completed ( corrected) Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will ask staff # 8 and Staff # 34 to provide verification of experience of working in childcare. Moving forward before assigning a staff member the title of AGS the director will require staff member to provide proof of verification of experience |
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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/27/18, while doing a walk through of thee facility, Cert Rep observed the following - ripped carpet in Rm # 307 -soiled ceiling in Rm # 205 - peeling paint in Rm # 109 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.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.) Director will inform maintenance of all issues will be corrected. Moving forward maintenance will complete a daily health and safety checklist to ensure that all maintenance issues are corrected in a timely manner |
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| 2018-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 9/27/18, while doing a walk through of the facility, Cert Rep observed missing hand washing sign at the large sink in the Little Learners C room 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.) Director will ensure that s hand washing sign is posted at the large sink in the little learners C and at every sink in the facility |
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| 2018-07-19 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.175(a) - Age appropriate restraints | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit on 7/25/18, after doing a walk through of the facility, Cert Rep observed 9 children (3-5 yrs) being transported without car seats/booster seats for a field trip. Correction Required: A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. 4581 (relating to restraint systems). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) As of 7/19/18, the Lighthouse will not be utilizing the vehicle identified/observed to transport children. In the future , the Lighthouse will rent vehicles that meets all DPW regulations and requirement to transport children |
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| 2018-07-19 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.176(f) - Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 7/19/18, Cert Rep observed 9 children and 4 staff ( including the driver ) going on a field trip.facility owner reported it was a 20 seat van. Cert rep revisited the facility on 7/25/18 to inspect the vehicle and it was confirmed that it was a 15 seat passenger van. Correction Required: In accordance with the requirements of 67 Pa. Code Chapter 171 (relating to school buses and school vehicles), the facility may not transport a child in an 11-15 passenger van. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) As of 7/19/18, the Lighthouse will not be utilizing the vehicle identified/observed to transport children. In the future , the Lighthouse will rent vehicles that meets all DPW regulations and requirement to transport children |
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| 2018-02-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.123(b)/3270.124(a) - Parent receives original/Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring 2/21/18, while doing a walk through of the facility, Cert Rep observed 2 staff having their children in classrooms without a file at the facility Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director has informed all staff of the information /documentation needed to have their children on site at all times. Director will keep on file all necessary documentation for staff children to be on site. |
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| 2018-02-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring 2/21/18, while reviewing new staff files, Staff # 2 whose hire date 1/22/18 health assessment was dated 8/8/16 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.) Director will require all new staff to have health assessments that have been completed within 12 months of being hired at all times. Director has informed Staff # 2 , to provide updated health assessment. within a week. Staff # 2 has been suspended effective 3/26/18 |
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| 2018-02-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 2/21/18, while reviewing new staff files, Staff # 3 did not have 2 references in 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.) Director will require all new staff to provide letters of reference upon being hired . Director has informed Staff # 3 about missing documentation and has given staff a deadline for submitting missing documentation. |
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| 2018-02-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 2/21/18, while reviewing new staff files, Staff # 1-3 did not emergency plan training in file 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.) Director will train all new staff prior to hiring them. Director will train all new staff on 2/23/18 on emergency plan procedures |
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| 2018-02-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 2/21/18, while reviewing new staff files, Staff # 1 whose hire date 10/25/17, did not have Mandated Reporter training in file Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will require ll new staff to take required training before starting . Director has informed Staff 3 1 that she is not to return until training is complete |
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| 2018-02-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced monitoring on 2/21/18, while reviewing staff files, Staff# 2 whose hire date 1/22/18 did not have verification of experience in file Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director has informed Staff # 2 of missing documentation and has given. Staff # 2 has a deadline on 1 week to submit documentation. Facility owner will ensure that all staff has verification of experience in file at all times |
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| 2017-11-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 20.71(a)(7)/20.71(a)(8) - Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance/Lending, borrowing or using the certificate of compliance of another facility, or knowingly aiding or abetting the improper granting of a certificate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The legal entity's certificate of compliance for 152 West Lehigh Avenue was fraudulently used for another facility site located at 141 West Somerset Street. There is no record that the legal entity ever submitted an application for the Somerset Street facility, even though the Somerset Street facility maintained a fraudulent certificate of compliance on-site dated 12/9/2013 to 12/9/2014. It was determined that the Somerset Street facility was an unlicensed child care facility, and therefore illegally operating. The legal entity had no explanation for how its Somerset Street facility was in possession of a fraudulent certificate of compliance that mirrored the Lehigh Avenue certificate. Moreover, the legal entity could not provide an explanation for how the Lehigh Avenue certificate of compliance was used to create the fraudulent certificate for the Somerset Street facility. Correction Required: The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance.The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for lending, borrowing or using the certificate of compliance of another facility, or knowingly aiding or abetting the improper granting of a certificate. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Lighthouse began the application process for a valid Certificate of Compliance for the Somerset location and requested an appeal of OCDEL's cease and Desist order for the location in order to continue services during the application process. The Lighthouse developed a Policy and Procedure that the Board of director's executive committee will review all applications for licensure and certification and will conduct an annual review of all sited to confirm the presence of valid certification and licensure for all operations. This policy and procedure was reviewed by the chairman of the board and will be approved by the board of directors at the next scheduled board meeting. The Lighthouse developed a policy and procedure to ensure all certifications and licenses are valid. The Board of director's Executive committee will review all applications for licensure and certification and will conduct an annual review of all sites to confirm the presence of valid certification and licensure for all operations. This policy and procedure was reviewed by the Chairman of the board and will be approved by the board of directors at the next scheduled board meeting. |
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| 2017-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)/3270.182(8) - Signed /Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/27/17, WHILE REVIEWING CHILDREN'S FILES, CHILD # 5 DID NOT HAVE AN AGREEMENT IN FILE Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.A child`s record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) DIRECTOR WILL HAVE FAMILY WORKER CONTACT PARENT TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR CHILD. FAMILY WORKER WILL THEN PLACE AGREEMENT IN CHILD'S FILE. FACILITY OWNER WILL ENSURE THAT EACH CHILD HAS AN AGREEMENT IN FILE AT ALL TIMES. |
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| 2017-10-27 | 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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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/27/17, WHILE REVIEWING STAFF FILES, THE FOLLOWING STAFF DID NOT HAVE A CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT IN FILE- STAFF # 8 LAST DATED 9/24/15, STAFF # 20 LAST DATED 8/21/15, STAFF # 43 LAST DATED 8/11/15. STAFF # 21 HAD A HEALTH ASSESSMENT BUT NEEDED A HEALTH ASSESSMENT FORM. 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.) DIRECTOR WILL HAVE ALL STAFF SUBMIT A HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND PLACE IN FILE. DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF HAS A HEALTH ASSESSMENT IN FILE AT ALL TIMES. |
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| 2017-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/27/17, THE FOLLOWING STAFF DID NOT HAVE REFERENCES IN FILE- STAFF # 29 NEEDS 1 MORE REFERENCE, AND STAFF # 42 DID NOT HAVE REFERENCES IN 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.) ALL STAFF WILL PROVIDE REFERENCES AND PLACE IN FILE. FACILITY OWNER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF HAVE 2 NON FAMILY REFERENCES IN FILE AT ALL TIMES |
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| 2017-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/27/17, WHILE DOING A WALK THROUGH OF THE FACILITY, CERT REP OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE A METHOD OF CONTACTING PARENT AT THE ONSET OF THE EMERGENCY AND AT THE END OF THE EMERGENCY Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) DIRECTOR WILL CREATE A PLAN THAT PROVIDES A METHOD FOR FACILITY PERSONS TO CONTACT PARENTS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IN THE CASE THAT AN EMERGENCY MAY OCCUR AT ALL TIMES |
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| 2017-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/27/17, WHILE DOING A WALK THROUGH OF THE FACILITY, CERT REP OBSERVED THAT THE EMERGENCY PLAN HAD NOT BEEN UPDATED Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) FACILITY OWNER UPDATED AND POSTED THE EMERGENCY PLAN. FACILITY OWNER WILL ENSURE THAT THE EMERGENCY PLAN IS REVIEWED, UPDATED AT LEAST ANNUALLY AT ALL TIMES |
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| 2017-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/27/17, WHILE REVIEWING STAFF FILES, STAFF # 20 AND 43 DID NOT HAVE TRAINING HOURS IN FILE Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) DIRECTOR WILL PRINT TRAINING AND PLACE IN FILE. FACILITY OWNER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF HAVE 6 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING IN FILE AT ALL TIMES |
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| 2017-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/27/17, WHILE REVIEWING STAFF FILES, THE FOLLOWING STAFF DID NOT HAVE THE FOLLOWING CLEARANCES- CHILD ABUSE- STAFF # 12 LAST DATED 9/28/12, STAFF # 13 LAST DATED 10/25/12, STAFF# 43 LAST DATED 10/27/12. FBI- STAFF# 12 LAST DATED 9/5/12, STAFF # 13 LAST DATED 10/25/12, STAFF # 29 DID NOT HAVE ONE IN FILE Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person`s record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) FACILITY OWNER WILL HAVE STAFF OBTAIN ALL CLEARANCES AND PLACE IN FILE. FACILITY OWNER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF HAVE ALL CLEARANCES IN FILE AT ALL TIMES |
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| 2017-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Bachelor's/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/ 27 17, WHILE REVIEWING STAFF FILES, STAFF # 28 DID NOT HAVE TRANSCRIPTS ATTACHED IN FILE Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have 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.A facility person`s record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF # 28 WILL PROVIDE TRANSCRIPTS. FACILITY OWNER WILL ENSURE THAT TRANSCRIPTS ARE ATTACHED WITH DEGREES AND PLACED IN FILE AT ALL TIMES |
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| 2017-10-27 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/27/17, WHILE REVIEWING STAFF FILES, THE FOLLOWING STAFF DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE IN FILE- STAFF # 18,25,29,41, AND 44. STAFF # 21 DID NOT HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IN FILE Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person`s record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) DIRECTOR WILL OBTAIN VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE AND PLACE IN FILE. FACILITY OWNER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF HAS VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE IN FILE AT ALL TIMES. |
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| 2017-06-29 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 6/29/17, CERT REP DID A COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION IN REGARDS TO COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, AND FOUND PEELINF PAINT IN ROOM 205, 208 AND THE HALLWAY LEADING TO ROOM 208. 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 PEELING PAINT IN ROOM 205 AND 208 WILL BE RETOUCHED. DIRECTOR WILL BE SURE TO PUT MAINTENANCE REQUEST FOR PAINT TO BE RETOUCHED. THE PEELING PAINT IN THE HALLWAY WILL BE ADDRESSED BY PUTTING UP PANELS TO AVOID CHILDREN FROM PEELING PAINT OFF TO THE WALLS WHILE IN THE HALLWAY. |
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