The Malvern School
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-11-14 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(1) - Signed /Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(1) Description: Signed /Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 11/14/2025, Certification Staff observed that the Fee Agreement Forms for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not include a fee amount. The Fee Agreement Form for Child #3 was not signed by the operator. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will ensure that the Fee Agreement Forms for all children enrolled at the facility include a fee amount and are signed by the enrolling parent and operator. |
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| 2025-04-07 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During the investigation of the complaint, video footage was reviewed. The footage showed Staff 1 forcefully grabbing the child by their arm. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediately following the interaction being shared with the director, team, staff member 1 was placed on administrative leave. An internal investigation was completed that resulted in the termination of staff 1. |
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| 2024-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(d)/3270.178 - Excursions/Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(d)/3270.178 Description: Excursions/Transportation First Aid Kit Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep was unable to inspect the van used to transport children. The van was not on site at the time of inspection. Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion. A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The van will return to the school location for an inspection to take place. Van was on a van run during both pop-up inspections |
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| 2024-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.133(1)/3270.133(7) - Original container/Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1)/3270.133(7) Description: Original container/Medication log Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed an infant Tylenol out of the box in prek 1. The infant Tylenol was for a 4 year old.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed medications. Child 1,2,3,4 and 5 were missing medication logs.: Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. 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.) Family has been contacted, and the Tylenol has been updated from infant Tylenol to children's Tylenol for child 5. Child 1,2,3,4 and 5 all have signed medication logs attached to their action plans. The email was sent on 11-21-24. |
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| 2024-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing 2 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.) Both written references were obtained for staff person 1 and placed in their file. Sent email with correction on 11-20-24. Verbal and written references are now place in their file. |
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| 2024-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the following rooms: infants and the bathroom between prek 1 and prek 2 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.) A work order was placed with our maintenance team and the chipped was sanded and repainted |
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| 2024-11-12 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing handwashing sign in Get Set. Corrected on site. 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.) The handwashing sign was hung on the day of the inspection |
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| 2023-12-06 | 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: During renewal inspection, certification rep saw a ripped soft chair in Preschool 1 (blue chair) and Preschool 2 exposing the soft foam (yellow chair) Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The ripped chairs were corrected with duct tape and new chairs were ordered. Photos of this corrections were sent on 12-7-23 via email. We will discard old chairs when new ones arrives. |
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| 2023-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 5 and 9 were missing 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.) Arrival and departure dates for children 5 and 9 were added to their enrollment agreement on 12-7-23. Sent via email. |
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| 2023-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 3 and 7 did not specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Original enrollment dates were added to the enrollment agreements for children 3 and 7 on 12-7-23 sent via email. |
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| 2023-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1 was missing 12 month health assessment, Child 2 was missing 18 month health assessment, Child 3 health assessment was expired (11-14-22), Child 4 health assessment was expired (8-3-22), Child 6 health assessment was expired (6-10-21), Child 7 health assessment was expired (6-21-21), Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children 1,2,3,4,6,7 health reports hace been updated as 12-21-23. Sent via email |
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| 2023-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. The file of child 3,4,5,6, and 8, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Guardians of child 3,4,5,6 and 8 were contacted regarding the influenza vaccination. Proper documentation has been added to each child's file as of 12-21-23. Sent via email. |
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| 2023-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. The emergency plan was missing continuity of operations. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) WE will be updating the continuity plan section to include how staff will be paid if there is a long closure due to a fire or disaster |
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| 2023-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing date TB was read Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 doctor was notified that he had to write a letter regarding the TB shot placement and reading on health report. Letter was sent to school stating administration date. Information as sent on 12-7-23 indicating the correction |
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| 2023-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Experience for staff 3 was not verified. Correction Required: 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.) Written references were obtained regarding staff member 3. Verifying their experience with children. |
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| 2023-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 had 1 reference letter from a family member. 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.) A written reference was obtain on 12-7-23 by a non-family member for staff person 1. Sent via email. |
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| 2023-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep checked emergency drill log. Last emergency drill was on 9-20-22 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 have updated our form to represent the fire drill log along with the lockdown drill to have formal sections to indicate which drill is being administered. |
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| 2023-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 6 did not sign emergency plan training. Staff 5 was missing emergency plan training. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 and 6 have signed their emergency plan. Staff 5 has been trained in the emergency preparedness plan 9-1-23 |
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| 2023-12-06 | 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: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 1st aid CPR. 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 person 2 was trained on 10-17-23. This certification was placed in her file 12-7-23. from her red file. Was sent in updated email |
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| 2023-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing 1 hour updated health and safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on 12-6-23. Staff person 4 completed the required training. |
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| 2023-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing NSOR. Staff 4 date of hire was 7-31-23 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 # -4- 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 #-4-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4 NSOR clearance was not in her file but was completed on 9-25-23. Clearance was placed in the employee's licensing file. |
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| 2023-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in first step and preschool 2 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.) Any areas of chipped paint at a child's level will be covered until corrected. |
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| 2023-12-06 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing handwashing signs above the toilets in Prek 2, on the second-floor bathroom, Get Set, Preschool 1 and Preschhol 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.) All handwashing signs were hung on the day of inspection over the bathroom toilets. Photo's were taken and sent via email on 12-7-23 |
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| 2022-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/9/2022 child #1 was observed sleeping on rest equipment that was not age -appropriate. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 will only sleep in age- appropriate equipment (crib with no additional items). This crib is labeled with his name and is only used by child #1. |
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| 2022-11-09 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 11/9/2022 staff person #4 did not have a health assessment with TB testing dates. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4 will have her health assessment updated by the doctor to include his/her signature. |
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| 2022-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/9/2022 the file for staff person #3 had a college degree obtained outside of the US. The degree had not been evaluated for US equivalency. Correction Required: 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 person #3 has submitted her transcript to a translation service so it can be evaluated for US equivalency. |
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| 2022-11-09 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/9/2024 Staff person #1 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #1 and #2 shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation from an approved curriculum as required. Staff persons #1 and #2 will be supervised at all times by an AGS or GS who have completed pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation until training is complete. |
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| 2022-01-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the file for staff person #1 contained a Mandated reporter's training that was not conducted by and approved trainer listed on Keep Kids Safe. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTSA 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 person #1 completed mandated reporter training from an approved trainer, noted on keep kids safe. |
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| 2022-01-03 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The toilet area had an exposed bolt on the where the toilet was mounted to the floor. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider had the exposed bolt on the toilet covered with the protective cap. |
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| 2022-01-03 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the facility did not have proof of purchase of the fire detection system as required. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will confirm in a written attestation that the facility's fire detection device or system that is operable and properly maintained at all times in compliance with the "Fire and Panic Act" and applicable regulations. |
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