The Little Learning Lamp Preschool At Bedford
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Hours of Operation
- Monday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Friday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Based on the emergency plan drill, drills were conducted more than 12 months apart due to the fact they were dated 10/2024 and 11/2025. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An Emergency Plan drill will be completed annually and kept file at the center. |
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| 2026-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of reviewing the emergency plan there was no documentation the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Emergency Plan was emailed to the local municipality. |
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| 2026-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #3 lacked an NSOR clearance at the time on hire due to the fact it was dated 9-25-25 (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 has a NSOR in her file. |
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| 2026-02-10 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 lacked annual evaluations every 12 months due to the fact they were dated 6-24 and 8-25. The file of staff #2 lacked an annual evaluation. 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.) Staff #1 evaluation was completed prior to June 2024 however the staff person was on medical leave. The evaluation was reviewed with the staff person upon her return to work in August. In the future notes will be placed in the staff files noting the leave of absence or the evaluation will be completed earlier if the leave is known in advance. Employee #2 evaluation was completed and reviewed with the staff. The completed review and signature memo is now completed and in the staff file. |
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| 2025-07-30 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: On 2/5/25 observed the agreement for child files #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The date of admission was added to the service agreements. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(8) Description: Age appropriate screenings complete Noncompliance Area: On 2/5/25 observed the updated health report for child #4 did not contain a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The physical was sent home to be corrected by the child's physician. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: On 2/3/25 observed staff file #1 contained an incomplete initial health assessment which did not contain the required information for question two. 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.) The staff went to her doctor's office to get the form corrected. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.183(a) - Locked cabinet | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.183(a) Description: Locked cabinet Noncompliance Area: On 2/5/25 observed the child files in the purple room were in a cabinet which was not locked at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A lock was purchased and applied to the cabinet. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: On 2/5/25 observed the above ground windows in room 134 were not restricted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Locking devices have been ordered and will be placed in the windows to prevent opening 6 or more inches. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: On 2/5/25 observed the first-aid kit in the purple room was accessible to children on a bottom shelf in an unlocked cabinet. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first aid kit was moved to a higher shelf to keep out of the reach of children. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: On 2/5/25 observed multiple toilets in the boys and girl's bathrooms used by the children did not have written handwashing signs posted by them. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Signs were placed near each toilet and urinal. |
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| 2024-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: Observed the refrigerator in room 134 measured 50 degrees at the time the temperature was checked. 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 refrigerator temperature was adjusted. |
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| 2024-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact form for child file #1 did not contain the health insurance policy number. 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.) Policy number has been added. |
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| 2024-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact information for child file #2 did not contain the complete address for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Address was added to emergency contacts. |
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| 2024-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2, who had been in attendance for more than 60 days, contained an incomplete initial health assessment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new physical was completed by physician. |
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| 2024-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.133(3)/3270.133(4) - Name on bottle/Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3)/3270.133(4) Description: Name on bottle/Locked Noncompliance Area: Observed several packets of Bacitracin and burn cream, in the first-aid kit in room 134, which were not labeled with the name for whom the medication was intended. The first-aid kit was accessible to children on a low counter in the room. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication was thrown out since it was not designated for a child. |
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| 2024-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: Observed there was no documentation of notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility within the previous 12 months. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The traffic letter was added to the files. |
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| 2024-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The certificate has been placed in a conspicuous location above the sink for parents to view upon entrance to the classroom. |
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| 2024-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Observed the documentation for the required annual emergency drill did not contain all of the required information listed on the OCDEL emergency drill log. The log in the purple room did not contain the type of emergency drill and there was no documentation of room 134 participating in the emergency drill. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The date of the emergency drill was written on the log and documentation of room 134 participating in the emergency drill will be obtained. |
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| 2024-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, a provisional hire, contained an NSOR verification letter which was dated more than 45 days after staff #1began working in a child care position. Staff #1 file did not contain documentation of removal from a child care position when they had been a provisional hire for 45 days and the NSOR clearance was not in the staff file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff has NSOR on file. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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| 2024-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: Observed the first-aid kit in room 134 was accessible to children when it was sitting on a low counter. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bag was placed into an upper cabinet out of the reach out children. |
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| 2024-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: Observed the hallway bathrooms used by the children did not contain handwashing signs by the toilets and many of the sinks. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Signs were replaced by all sinks, toilets, and urinals. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed cubby dividers in room 134 which had peeling covers and exposed foam. Observed in the purple room, two wooden shelving units which had exposed metal edges creating pinch points. 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.) Dividers were removed from the cubbies and exposed metal edges were removed. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, 2, 3, and 4 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 1,3, and 4 information was obtained. Child 2 will be sent home until the vaccine is excused or administered. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: Observed triple antibiotic ointment in the first aid kit in room 134, which was not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The ointment was removed |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: Observed there was no established medication log for an albuterol inhaler in room 134. 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.) The student no longer needs the inhaler, and was given back to the parent. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: Observed in the purple room, a child returning from lunch placed a packet of string cheese, labeled keep refrigerated, into a bin of non-perishable food in her cubby. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All food needed to be refrigerated will stay in the fridge. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 contained updated certification in pediatric first aid and cpr which was dated after the expiration of the previous valid pediatric first aid and cpr certification. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff has obtained the necessary training. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed hand sanitizer in room 134, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children on a low shelf and in several children's cubbies. Observed an instant ice pack, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children in a bag on a low shelf in the purple 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.) Hand sanitizer was placed inside the bookbag, and a note was sent home to families letting them know we cannot have sanitizer in the center. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed the ceiling vent in the bathroom of room 134 needed to be cleaned. 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.) Ceiling vent is cleaned. |
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| 2023-02-08 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: Observed the bathrooms used by the children in the purple room did not have a lidded waste receptacle. 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.) New trash cans were placed by the restroom with lids. |
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| 2022-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The file of child #3 lacked an agreement with the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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.) Designated release persons have been added. |
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| 2022-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The files of children #2, #4, and #5 lacked agreements with the date of the child's admission. 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 admission was added. |
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| 2022-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The files of children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact forms with the work addresses and telephone numbers of the parents. 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.) Work addresses and phone numbers were added to the emergency contacts. |
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| 2022-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Address was added to the emergency contact. |
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| 2022-02-02 | 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: The file of staff #1 had health assessments that were more than 24 months apart due to the fact the health assessments were dated 11-27-19 and 12-28-21. 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.) Health assessment was acquired. |
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| 2022-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Upon review of documents on site and after conversation with staff, it was determined an emergency drill was not conducted by 12-19-21 nor has a drill been conducted since 12-19-21. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will conduct our own emergency drills since the school district does not. |
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| 2022-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation on the fire drill log, fire drills did not occur every 60 days due to the fact the dates documented were 10-6-21 and 2-2-22. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire drill was recently conducted . |
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