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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2025-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The restroom near the Infant Room had one toilet with two exposed bolts near its base. 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.) Cover bolts on toilet in the restroom near the Infant Room. |
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| 2025-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Four plastic bags were observed in the bottom drawer of a plastic white shelf that was located in the Toddler Room. These bags were accessible to the toddlers being supervised in that room and Staff #6 acknowledged that the children were still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Remove bags from drawer and place the utensils in a container with a lid for easy access. |
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| 2025-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Child #2's most recent child service reports were dated 1/31/25 and 9/28/25. Child #3's most recent child service reports were dated 2/4/25 and 9/28/25. More than 6 months had lapsed between each report. Correction Required: An agreement signed by the operator and the parent must specify the following: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Complete child service reports every 6 months on the children at the center. |
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| 2025-12-11 | 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 emergency contact information on file for Child #5 did not include 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.) Obtain addresses for the child's emergency form of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2025-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(3) - Health information/Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(3) Description: Health information/Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 did not contain an initial health assessment provided within 60 days of enrollment that was less than one year old. 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. The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Be sure that all child's health assessments are provided within 60 days of enrollment and less than 1 year old if the assessment is for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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| 2025-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The most recent financial agreement information on file for Child #3 was dated 11/13/24 and 9/5/25. More than 6 months had lapsed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed the financial agreement forms. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have parents review emergency contact and financial agreement information every 6 months or as soon as there is a change in the information. The financial agreement information on file for Child #3 is current and was reviewed, updated, and signed within the past 6 months. |
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| 2025-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan on file was last reviewed 2/23/24. 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.) Update emergency plan annually as needed. Document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and file it at the center. The emergency plan was reviewed and proof of this is on file at the facility. |
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| 2025-12-11 | 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 NSOR clearances on file for Staff #1 and Staff #2 were not updated within the required 60-month time frame, as evidenced by the dates of the clearances on file as follows: Staff #1 (2/7/20 and 11/20/25) and Staff #2 (1/23/20 and 12/1/25). Staff #1 acknowledged that both staff had routine interaction and direct contact with children during this lapse. The only NSOR Clearance on file for Staff #6 (see code sheet for first day with children) was dated 5/9/25, which Staff #1 acknowledged was after Staff #6 began having routine interaction and direct contact with children. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff 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.) For new hires, have all required clearances turned in before they start working with children. For updated clearances, be sure they are updated before the 5 year time frame expires. Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #6 have current/valid NSOR clearances on file. The operator will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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| 2025-12-11 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Nivea intense healing lotion, labeled "keep out of reach of children", was observed on a wooden shelf, near the metal cabinet, in the Preschool Room. This lotion was accessible to the preschoolers being supervised in that 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.) Place the hand lotion in the locked cabinet since it says to 'keep out of reach of children'. |
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| 2025-12-11 | 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: The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 1/3/25 to 2/3/25, 5/2/2025 to 6/2/2025, 8/1/2025 to 9/1/2025, 10/2/2025 to 11/3/2025 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.) Review dates for the testing of the fire detection system to be within 30 days throughout the year. The fire detection system will be tested at least once every 30 days. |
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| 2024-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Child #4 and Child #5 had child service reports on file. However, the facility was not using the Department's child service report or the Department's other approved forms. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Complete the child service reports for each child and update every 6 months. An updated child service report, using the Department's child service report or the Department's other approved forms, was completed for Child #4 and Child #5. |
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| 2024-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 did not include 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.) Have parent of child provide the address for the designated person for whom the child can be released. |
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| 2024-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: Written notification of safe routes was not observed to be posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The safe routes have been posted in our lobby of the center. |
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| 2024-12-04 | 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: Staff #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not complete pediatric first-aid and CPR training prior to the previous trainings expiring after 2 years. This is evidenced by the following training dates: Staff #2: 7/8/21 and 12/28/23; Staff #3, #4 and #5: 11/5/21 and 12/28/23. 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.) Planned Pediatric First Aid / CPR once I realized that the staff members first aid expired. Staff #2, #3, #4, and #5 are currently compliant with pediatric first-aid and CPR. |
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| 2024-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.102(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.102(a) Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The Preschool Room was observed to have three brown stained ceiling tiles and one dusty air vent. The Baby Room was observed to have three cracked ceiling tiles, two dusty air vents, and one brown stained ceiling tile by the cribs and highchairs. The staff restroom was observed to have two brown stained ceiling tiles. An air vent by the facility's entrance had a rough, rusted metal cover. The Older Toddler Room was observed to have two dusty air vents. The Older Toddler Room Restroom had an air vent with a rusted metal cover. The toilet in the Older Toddler Room Restroom had two exposed bolts, a rusted piece of metal behind the toilet, and a rusted water supply line. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Replace ceiling tiles with new ones; place bolt covers over the bolts on the toilets; cover water supply line with duct tape; cover rusted piece of metal behind toilet with duct tape; dust air vents; replace air vents in baby room and bathroom. The air vent by the facility's entrance that had a rough, rusted metal cover will be replaced. |
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| 2024-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: A hand washing sign was not observed at the sink in the Baby 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.) A copy of the handwashing procedure was placed by the sink during the inspection. |
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| 2024-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: The trash can in the staff restroom and Older Toddler Room restroom was observed to be missing a lid. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 2 new trash cans with lids have been placed in the areas. |
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| 2023-12-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) - Designated release persons/Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) Description: Designated release persons/Admission date Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was continued on 1/3/24. Child(ren) #1 and #5 did not list a release person on the fee agreement. Child #1's fee agreement did not list date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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 operator had the parents list release persons on the fee agreement and the date of admission for child #1 was added to the fee agreement. |
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| 2023-12-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was continued on 1/3/24. Child(ren) #1, #2, and #4 did not list the parent's work address and phone number on the emergency contact form. Child #2 did not list the release persons address on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator had the parents of child(ren) #1, 2, and 4 update their emergency contact forms to include all the information missing. |
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| 2023-12-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/8/23. The operator acknowledged that emergency contact forms were not present in the childcare space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator added the emergency contact forms to the facilities emergency bag. |
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| 2023-12-08 | 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: A renewal inspection was continued on 1/3/24. Child #4 does not have an updated health report in the last six months. The last health report is dated 5/12/23. Please see code sheet for child 4's DOB. 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.) The operator contacted the parent to get an updated health assessment. Updated health assessment was placed in child's file. |
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| 2023-12-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was continued on 1/3/24. Child #2 does not have an updated health report in the last 12 months. The last health report is dated 2/1/22. Please see code sheet for child 2's DOB. 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.) The operator contacted the parent to get an updated health assessment. Updated health assessment was placed in child's file. |
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| 2023-12-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(7) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(7) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was continued on 1/3/24. Child #3 has health visit summary reports on file which are not acceptable as health reports because it is not signed by a physician and does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Please see code sheet for child 3's DOB and DOA. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator contacted the parents, and the parents provided a health assessment for the child. The health assessment was placed in the child's file. |
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| 2023-12-08 | 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: A renewal inspection was continued on 1/3/24. Child #2's immunization record indicates the child has only two doses of DTAP/IPV/HIB, two Hep B doses and two doses of Pneumococcal vaccine. Child #2 also does not have Hep A, MMR, and Varicella vaccines. There is no exemption letter or doctor's letter in child's file. The child is over six months of age. This is not in accordance with 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). Child #2 will be removed from care by close of business on 1/3/23 until either the vaccination record is updated according to the ACIP recommended schedule or the parent provides an exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator reached out to the parent for the child's updated vaccination record and placed in the child's file. |
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| 2023-12-08 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/8/23. Child #6 has a prescription medication albuterol present at facility and does not have written parental consent to administer the child's medication. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator spoke to the parent and the child no longer needs the medication. The parents removed the medication from the facility. |
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| 2023-12-08 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/8/23. The facility's emergency plan does not address 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.) The operator will develop a continuity of operations plan for the center. |
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| 2023-12-08 | Renewal | 3270.24(a) - Immediate access | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.24(a) Description: Immediate access Noncompliance Area: On 12/8/23, during renewal inspection the director was fulfilling ratio and was unable to provide cert rep with access to records. Cert rep returned on 1/3/24 and the director provided records to complete inspection. Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will ensure that all records are accessible for DHS cert reps. |
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| 2023-12-08 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was continued on 1/3/24. The operator acknowledged that a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the county EMA. 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.) A copy of the emergency plan was sent to Luzerne County emergency management agency. |
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| 2023-12-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was continued on 1/3/24. Facility person #1 has an FBI clearance dated 1/6/16, Mandated Reporter clearance dated 6/3/16. Both clearances have expired. Facility person #1 has no NSOR clearance on file. Facility person #1 is identified as a volunteer and has regular contact with the children. Facility person #1 has current PSP clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and a signed disclosure statement on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not be present in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will not present at the facility until all clearances are received. Once Mandated reporter, NSOR and FBI clearances are received credentials will be placed in staff file. |
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| 2023-12-08 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/8/23. In the older toddler area, an uncovered accessible outlet was observed in the back of the room on the green wall. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A plug cover was installed and outlet cleaned so it goes back to safety mode. |
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| 2023-12-08 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/8/23. Cert rep observed chipping and peeling paint on the blue wall in the young toddler area. 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 operator covered the chipped paint with contact paper. |
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| 2023-12-08 | Renewal | 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(j) Description: Running water - diapering Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/8/23. In the infant area, the diaper changing area does not have a source of running water for handwashing. The staff have to pass thru safety gates to access the bathroom to wash their hands. Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infant diaper changing area was rearranged and the safety gate was removed allowing staff access to the bathroom to wash their hands without having to pass thru safety gates. |
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| 2023-12-08 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/8/23. The fire detection log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on four occasions, 1/18/23-2/21/23, 5/19/23-6/21/23, 7/20/23-8/22/23, and 8/22/23-9/25/23. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will test the smoke detectors every 30 calendar days and document on the fire detection log. |
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| 2022-12-14 | 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: Staff person #-2- has not completed the First aid & CPR required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #-2- will have until __12/29/22___ - 15 days from POC requested date) to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #-2-- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #-2-, staff person #-2- 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.) Attend a Pediatric first aid/CPR CLASS on Saturday, December 17th |
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| 2022-12-14 | 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: Staff person #-1- has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10), 3280.31(f) (10), Staff person #-1- must do one of the following: provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS-certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide documentation, such as their Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Instructor Card from the PQAS-approved organization or the approved curriculum organization, that the instructor is approved to offer Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on behalf of their organization, or receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Attend a Pediatric First Aid/CPR training with a PQAS certified trainer |
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| 2022-01-26 | 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: Child files #1 and 2 are missing the addresses of release persons on the emergency contact forms Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have the parents add the addresses of the release persons for child #1 and 2 to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2022-01-26 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility has not conducted an annual emergency lock-down drill. The regulation went into effect on 12/19/20. 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.) Will conduct an emergency lock-down drill as soon as possible and will document it. |
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| 2022-01-26 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 does not have an annual evaluation on file 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.) Will complete a written annual evaluation for facility person #1 and will keep on file. |
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| 2019-12-04 | 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: On 12/4/19, a renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Child # 3 was missing in their file consent for emergency medical care. Child # 3 had an enrollment date of 5/13/19 and has attended the facility since. 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.) Emergency medical consent will be obtained on Child # 3. In the future, all enrolled children will have documentation of emergency medical consent in their file at all times. |
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| 2019-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 12/4/19, a renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Child file # 1 was missing complete health insurance information including the policy number. Child # 1 had an enrollment date of 2/4/19 and has attended the facility since. 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.) Complete health insurance information including the policy number will be obtained on Child # 1. In the future, all enrolled children will have complete documentation of health insurance information and policy numbers in their files at all times. |
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| 2019-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 12/4/19, a renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Child # 3 was missing in their file consent for first aid treatment. Child # 3 had an enrollment date of 5/13/19 and has attended the facility since. Child # 4 was missing in their file consent for first aid treatment. Child # 4 had an enrollment date of 10//17 and has attended the facility since. 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.) First aid consent will be obtained on Child # 3 and Child # 4. In the future, all enrolled children will have documentation of first aid consent in their file at all times. |
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| 2018-12-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a review of children's files was conducted. Child file # 1 had an enrollment date of 9/6/18 and the file was missing the health insurance information and policy number. Child file # 2 had an enrollment date of 11/6/18 and the file was missing the health insurance policy number. Child file # 4 had an enrollment date of 12/13/17 and the file was missing the health insurance policy number. Child file # 5 had an enrollment date of 12/7/15 and the file was missing the health insurance information and policy number. All these children have attended care at the facility since enrollment. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will request from the family of the listed children, documentation of the child's complete health insurance information including the policy number. This information will be maintained at all times in the child's file. In the future, at enrollment complete health insurance information will be obtained on the children and remain in the file at all times. |
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| 2018-12-27 | 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: On the date of this inspection, a review of facility person's files was conducted. Facility person file # 1 was a regular volunteer at the facility and the file was missing documentation of a health assessment. Facility person # 1 was volunteering with children at the time of this inspection. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will request from the listed facility person documentation of a current health assessment and will maintain that health assessment in the facility person's file at all times. In the future, if the facility should allow a person to volunteer in the facility, a copy of the volunteer's most recent health assessment will be in the facility person's file before they begin volunteering at the facility. |
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| 2018-12-27 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a review of facility person's files was conducted. Facility person # 1 is a regular volunteer with children at the facility and the file did not contain two written, non family references. Facility person # 2 is a regular volunteer with children at the facility and the file did not contain two written, non family references. Both Facility people were volunteering at the time of this inspection. 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.) The director will request from both facility person's two written, non family reference letters and will keep a copy of these letters in their individual volunteer files at all times. In the future, if any other volunteers are present in the facility, their file will contain two written, non family letters of reference at all times but before volunteering at the facility. On 12/27/18, references were received on the listed individuals. |
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| 2018-12-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a review of facility person's files was conducted. Facility person # 1 is a regular volunteer with the children at the facility and the file was missing a child abuse clearance. Facility person # 2 is a volunteer with the children at the facility and the file was missing a child abuse clearance. Both facility person # 1 and # 2 were working with children at the time of this inspection. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1 and # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will obtain from the listed facility people a copy of both of their child abuse clearances and will keep a copy of these clearances in their volunteer files at all times. The director will ensure for in the future if a volunteer is to regularly volunteer at the center with children that a copy of their most recent appropriate clearances are in the file at all times. Appropriate clearances were obtained on the listed staff on 12/27/18. |
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| 2017-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a physical site review was conducted. While inspecting the outdoor play area, young toddlers were viewed playing in the area that contained mulch. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Spring. Top soil will be put in area to grow grass. Mulch will be removed from this area. For now, children will use grass area until it can be completed. |
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| 2017-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a review of staff files was conducted. Staff file # 1 was missing proof of education and was working in a child care role at the time of the inspection. Staff file # 1 could not be appropriately qualified as a staff person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.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.) Requested proof of education from staff and will have in staff file before staff work in direct care with children. |
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| 2017-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the date of this inspection, a review of staff files was conducted. Staff file #1 was missing 1 letter of written reference. This staff was working with children during this inspection. 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.) Requested 2nd letter of reference from staff member and received it. In future will have 2 references in staff file upon hire or start date |
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