The Willow School
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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
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| 2026-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/28/26 plastic bags were observed in the toddler A and Toddler B classrooms on the bottom shelf of the cubbie units. 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.) The plastic bags were removed from the areas and parents will be asked to send in extra clothes in a non-plastic bag. Staff were informed to check the classroom daily to ensure plastic bags are not accessible to the children. |
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| 2026-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/28/26 a cubbie unit with a tipping hazard was observed in the school age room. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cubbie unit will be secured to the wall. |
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| 2026-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5) Description: Immunization record Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 the immunization record for child #1 did not include Hepatitis A vaccine. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of child #1 will be contacted to obtain verification of immunizations including Hep A or a statement from the parent will be obtained expressing their reason for not having the Hep A vaccination. |
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| 2026-07-28 | 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 7/28/26 and 7/29/26 the file for staff person #1 and #2 did not have a current health assessment. The health assessment for staff person #8 did not have the staff person's name or the phone number and address of the physician who completed the health assessment. 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.) All staff listed will provide a current health assessment and it will be placed in the staff file. |
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| 2026-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 and 7/28/26 the health assessment for staff persons #3 and #9 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 will obtain verification from the physician's office of being free from communicable diseases and their suitability to provide child care. |
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| 2026-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 and 7/29/26 the file for staff person #10 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. 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 obtain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person for staff person #10. |
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| 2026-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 and 7/29/26 a drill in the emergency plan had not been conducted for the past year. 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.) A drill will be held in the emergency plan. The drill will be logged and placed on file. |
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| 2026-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(b)/3270.27(c) - Plan reviewed/updated annually/Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b)/3270.27(c) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually/Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 the emergency plan had not been updated to reflect changes in staffing at the facility, and a section of the plan was missing. Staff persons #1 and #10 had not been trained in the emergency plan. 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. 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.) The emergency plan was updated by the director. The plan will include all required areas under 3270.27. The director and operator will review the updated plan with all staff during the 7/30/26 staff meeting. Documentation of the training will be placed on file at the facility. |
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| 2026-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The operator did not have verification that the previous emergency plan was mailed to Norristown Borough office and to The Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency. The mail delivery form will be maintained on file. 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 operator will send a copy of the updated emergency plan to Norristown Borough office and to The Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency. The mail delivery form will be maintained on file. |
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| 2026-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8) - Water safety/Included in ratio/annual training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8) Description: Water safety/Included in ratio/annual training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 and 7/29/26 the water safety training for staff persons #4 #5 #7 (Counted in the staff swim ratio) had been obtained online and was not conducted by a certified lifeguard. Correction Required: Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard. A facility person who is counted in the staff-child swimming ratio shall annually complete water safety instruction. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility has a certified lifeguard on staff who will conduct a water safety for all staff counted in the swim staff child ratio. Children at the facility will not go swimming unless all staff counted in the ratio have obtained the new water safety training by the certified lifeguard and all swim regulation under 3270.115 are met. |
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| 2026-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 staff person #6 was functioning as and AGS and did not have verification of 2 years experience with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #6 will now function as an aid and will not work alone until verificatrion of 2 years of experience working with children is obtained, |
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| 2026-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/28/26 cleaning wipes were observed on a cabinet area accessible to children in the toddler/infant bathroom area. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cleaning wipes were immediately removed on 7/28/29. The director will remind to staff to ensure no cleaning products are left in the reach of children including the bathroom spaces. |
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| 2026-07-28 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/28/26 the wall next to the sink area in the pre-k classroom had areas were water, dirt and soap from handwashing and splashed and built up. 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.) The wall will be washed and or painted (if required) to ensure it is clean. |
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| 2026-07-28 | 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 the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 chipped paint was observed in the Toddler A bathroom. 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 paint will be repaired and repainted. |
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| 2026-04-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/7/26 the operator did not have a current fire alarm inspection report for the facility. 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.) Moving forward the director will be sure to follow up with property management A month in advance to ensure that the fire alarm inspection happens in a timely. Manner so that we remain in compliance with the standards of 1016 C. Of the act, 62 PS and 1016 C and the safety of the children and staff in the facility. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/19/26 the cribs in the infant classroom were not labeled for the use of a specific child. 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.) All cribs and rust equipment will be labeled with the child's name. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/19/26 staff person #1 did not know the specific children assigned to them for the responsibility for supervision. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will know the children assigned to them for care and know their whereabouts. Staff currently have group care lists posted in each room. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.137 - Children with Symptoms of Disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.137 Description: Children with Symptoms of Disease Noncompliance Area: On 3/16/26 child #1 had a rash on their face. Staff person #1 questioned the parents about the rash but did not send the child home. During pick up staff person #1 requested a physician's note in order for the child to return to care - however no note was obtained and the child was permitted to return to care. Correction Required: An operator who observes an enrolled child with symptoms of a communicable disease or infection that can be transmitted directly or indirectly and which may threaten the health of children in care shall exclude the child from attendance until the operator receives notification from a physician or a CRNP that the child is no longer considered a threat to the health of others. The notification shall be retained in the child's file. Diseases and conditions which require exclusion are specified in 28 Pa. Code Chapter 27 (relating to communicable and noncommunicable diseases). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The mother of child #1 sent hospital report upon request on 3/16/26. The note was sent through Brightwheels (our parent management system). Staff person #1 was waiting for the note to be hand delivered therefore she didn't see the note waiting in Brightwheel. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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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 inspection on 3/19/26 the file for staff persons #1 #2 and #4 did not contain a health assessment The heatlh assessment on file for staff person #6 was dated greater than a year of start date. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #1 #2 and #4 will have their physicals completed by Tuesday April 14 2026. Staff person #4 no longer works at the facility. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/19/26 the bottles for child #1 were not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All bottles were labeled. All parents understand that bottles are to be labeled with the child's name. The owner reviewed this regulation with staff who work in the infant room. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/19/26 the file for staff person #1 #2 and #4 did not include two written references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff listed will obtain two written references on file as required. The director will place the references in the staff file. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/19/26, staff persons #1, #2 and #5 were observed caring for children. The file for staff person #1 did not contain a Pa State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI , NSOR or a signed disclosure statement. The file for staff person #2 did not include a PA State Police clearance or an NSOR. The file for state person #5 did not include the required out of state clearances. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Persons #1 #2 and #5 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #1 #2 and #5-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 has their PA, Child abuse clearance, FBI. NSOR and signed disclosure statement in their file. As of. 4/13/26 Staff person #1 is not working at the Madden school. Staff person #2, has PA state Police Clearance and NSOR in the staff file. Staff person #5 requested out of state clearances and has the request form and requested response in file. Staff person #5 will not work at the facility until the clearances are obtained as requied. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/19/25 staff persons #2 and #3 were observed functioning as Assistant group supervisors, they did not have documented 2 years' experience with children (2,500 clock hours). Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #2 and #3 will be functioning as an aid until 2,500 hours of childcare. Experience is obtained for each staff and placed on file. Staff Persons #2 and #3 will not work alone until they meet qualifications of an AGS. |
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| 2026-03-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/19/25 a toilet floor bolt was missing a protective cap. 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 protective cap in the bathroom has been replaced. |
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| 2026-03-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.166(1)/3270.166(2) - Written statement/New foods - parent's consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1)/3270.166(2) Description: Written statement/New foods - parent's consent Noncompliance Area: On January 6th, 2026, staff person #1 did not follow the written formula and feeding schedule provided by the parent and gave child 4 oz of water to drink from a bottle. On 3/19/26 a review of the written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for child #2 revealed that the parent statement/feeding schedule was incomplete and did not list name of formula or if breast milk was to be provided. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. New foods shall be introduced to an infant only after consultation with the child's parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Copy of the formula and feeding schedule and review it with them. The teacher will create and post the feeding schedules for each child in the room, visibly for everyone in the room to see. The schedules will be reviewed regularly for accuracy and if any changes are requested or made by the parent, the teacher will inform the director so that they can ensure to have the parent update the feeding schedule. Once updated, a copy will go in the file and the teacher will receive a copy. The teacher will have to edit the feeding schedule posted for that child. Please note staff number one no longer works for the company. |
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| 2026-03-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1) Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Noncompliance Area: On January 6th, 2026, child #1 received emergency room care from ingesting water while in care at the facility. The facility was informed of the emergency room visit on January 7th and did not report to the South East regional OCDEL office as required by regulation. Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The owner, Executive director and Center director will immediately notify our regional OCDEL office within 24 hours when a parent notifies the school that a child has been hospitalized or see receives emergency room treatment. Executive Director met with staff during the children's nap time to review this policy and ensure compliance. |
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| 2026-03-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.66(c) - Toxic use- no contamination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(c) Description: Toxic use- no contamination Noncompliance Area: During the time child #1 was in care, their clothing came in contact with bleach. (The child's clothes had areas with bleach spots). Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director reviewed and demonstrated the proper cleaning of the diaper changing table with the current teacher in the classroom. |
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| 2025-07-18 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/26/25 a shelf/unit was observed in unmounted in the school age classroom. The shelf has a narrow base and a tipping hazard. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Shelf unit is now securely mounted to the wall in the school age classroom. Please see the picture in email sent on 8/9/24 |
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| 2024-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/26/24 the refrigerator in the infant room and preschool classroom did not have a thermometer. 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.) Thermometers were added to both the infant room and preschool classroom refrigerators. Please see the pictures in the email sent on 7/30/24. |
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| 2024-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/26/24 expired medication was observed at the facility for child #1. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Expired medication was immediately sent home with the parent of child #1 |
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| 2024-07-26 | 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 the renewal inspection on 7/26/24Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid and Pediatric CPR. 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.) Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person 2 will have until 8/15/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a GS or 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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| 2024-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/26/24 the file for staff person #1 did not contain an NSOR clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1may 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 #1may 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 #1 resubmitted her NSOR clearance application on Friday, 7/26/24. Staff person will not work with children or be in the child care space until all clearances are in place. Director will send copy of NSOR upon receipt. The director will be sure that all staff persons have all required compliance clearances and dcouments upon hire and |
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| 2023-08-10 | Initial review | 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Description: Written plan/Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection 08/10/2023, written plan of daily activities was not posted in Room 789. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director printed out a copy of the written plan of daily activities and posted it in room 789 |
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| 2023-08-10 | Initial review | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection 08/10/2023, staff person #4 did not have responsibility for supervision for a specific group of children in Room 1213. Staff person #4 stated it was because staff person was subbing for a staff member that was not present. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The owner had a verbal discussion with staff #4 regarding response about the supervision of the children in care at the time of inspection. Staff #4 knows all the children and families in the facility. |
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| 2023-08-10 | Initial review | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection 08/10/2023, file of child #1 did not contain Child Service Report completed with the last six (6) months; child service report on file for child #1 was dated 12/05/2022. 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 prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance. 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.) Child service report completed for child #1 on 05/31/23. The report was in the facility 08/10/23. A copy of the report is in the child's file. |
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| 2023-08-10 | Initial review | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection 08/10/2023, file of child #1 did not have current health report on file; health report on file for child #1 was dated 10/04/2021. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 has a current health assessment dated 7/20/23. It was in the facility on the date of the inspection. It is in the child's file. |
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| 2023-08-10 | Initial review | 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 initial inspection 08/10/2023, files of staff persons #1, #2 and #3 did not contain verification that Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update had been completed by 12/30/2022. 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 prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and #2 completed PA Health and Safety update 05/26/23. Copies are currently in their files. Staff person #3 will have training completed by Monday 08/28/23 |
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| 2023-08-10 | Initial review | 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 initial inspection 08/10/2023, emergency plan did not include plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency or aftermath of a disaster. 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 prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner added continuity plan to the emergency plan |
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| 2023-08-10 | Initial review | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) - Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Description: Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection 08/10/2023, health assessment on file for staff person #3 did not answer questions listed on form to determine if staff person was free from communicable disease and able to work with children. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 health assessment questions are completed. They were completed by the physician's assistant |
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| 2023-08-10 | Initial review | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection 08/10/2023, file of staff person #5 did not contain two written non family references attesting to staff person's suitability to work with children. 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 prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #5 has one written non family reference on file. Staff person is waiting on delivery of the 2nd reference. It is expected on or before 08/25/23. Staff #5 officially begins working at the facility 09/01/23. |
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| 2023-08-10 | Initial review | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection 08/10/2023, file of staff person #3 and #5 did not contain verification that emergency plan training had been received at time of hire or annually thereafter. 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 prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 and #5 received the school's emergency plan training by the director on 8/14/23. Both staff members signed acknowledgement forms. |
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| 2023-08-10 | Initial review | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection 08/10/2023, emergency plan had not been sent to local municipality's emergency management agency. 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 prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The update of the emergency plan is currently being reviewed by the deputy chief fire marshal. Once the plan is confirmed, the owner will forward the acknowledgement/approval form. |
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| 2023-08-10 | Initial review | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection 08/10/2023, files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not have verification of 12 hours of annual child care trainings. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will have remaining 5.5 hours completed by 8/28/23. Staff #2 had verification of 12 hours on PD record and additional certificates verifying the additional 5 hours. All of the documentation was printed and placed in staff #2 file. |
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| 2023-08-10 | Initial review | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection 08/10/2023, files of staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not contain verification that fire safety training had been completed within the last year. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1, #2 and #4 had verification on their PD Learning records that the DHS Fire Safety training was completed. The records had to be printed out from the PD Registry and placed in their files. Staff #3 will complete training by Monday, 08/28/23 |
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| 2023-08-10 | Initial review | 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 initial inspection 08/10/2023, file of staff person #2 contained a Child Abuse clearance for volunteer purposes and not for employment; file of staff person #3 contained PA State Police Criminal History Clearance for volunteer purposes and not for employment; file of staff person #6 did not contain verification that Mandated Reporter training had been completed . Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services) prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: STAFF PERSONS #2 and #3 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. STAFF PERSONS #2 and #3 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will request the proper child abuse clearance for staff #2 on 08/22/23. Staff #3 has a PA State Police clearance for employment on file as of 8/11/23. Staff #6 who was an agency substitute on 8/10/23 printed out a copy of the Mandated Reporter certificate and provided it to the director when informed it was missing. |
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| 2023-08-10 | Initial review | 3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During initial inspection 08/10/2023, file of staff person #5 did not contain verification of education and previous child care experience to qualify staff person for position performing (GROUP SUPERVISOR) Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #5 has copies of college transcripts and resume in file as of 08/11/23 |
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