Thistle Nook Nature Playschool
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-15 | 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: In the Main Room, the coating on the door of a play kitchen was observed to be peeling and not in good repair. In the outdoor gross motor space, a cracked green cup used for sand play was observed in the sandbox and could be harmful to children. 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.) During walkthroughs, anything that could possibly harm a child will be removed immediately. Kitchen door was covered with tape and cup removed. |
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| 2026-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement form on file for Child #2 lacked the child's date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) director immediately wrote the date on the agreement and made a copy for the file. |
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| 2026-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 lacked the name of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director had the parent fill in the pediatrician on the next day of attendance at drop-off. |
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| 2026-07-15 | 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 form for Child #5 lacked complete addresses for all listed release persons. 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.) The director had the mother complete the missing information that same day. |
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| 2026-07-15 | 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: The immunization record for Child #2 (PSA) lacked the following immunizations: 2 doses of Hepatitis B, 1 dose of Rotavirus, 1 dose of DTAP, 1 dose of HiB, 1 dose of Pneumococcal, 1 dose of MMR, 1 dose of Varicella, and 2 doses of Hepatitis A without a Letter of Exemption in the file. 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 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 7/15/26 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director had the mother write an exemption letter that same day. |
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| 2026-07-15 | Renewal | 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: The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff #2 (4/7/25 & 6/17/26), Staff #4 (4/4/25 & 5/4/26), and Staff #5 (3/31/25 & 4/6/26) are dated more than 12 months apart. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon notice of missing training, the administration immediately contacted employees to notify them that they needed to complete the training ASAP. |
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| 2026-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a volunteer Child Abuse clearance, making it invalid. 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 work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1 was permitted to finish her shift and was not permitted to return until she obtained her correct child abuse clearance. She applied for and received her correct child abuse clearance the same day. |
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| 2026-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3, classified as an Assistant Group Supervisor, contained documentation of an unofficial home school certificate which lacked details from an acceptable agency if Staff #3 received a high school diploma or general education certificate. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon notification, the facility contacted the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to verify acceptable documentation for a homeschooled graduate. PDE confirmed that homeschooled graduates do not receive a traditional high school diploma or GED. The facility obtained documentation signed by the student's certified home education evaluator verifying successful completion of the home education program and placed the documentation in Staff #3's personnel file. |
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| 2026-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: The facility's fire drill log contained consecutive hypothetical locations for the fire used for the fire drill. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director now knows not to write the same area consecutively and will correct this moving forward using this knowledge. |
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| 2025-07-29 | 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: In the preschool area of the Main Room, peeling wicker material on a table and foam blocks with teeth marks were observed and not in good repair. A small metal hand rake was observed with sharp edges in the Main Room, which could cause injury to children. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The peeling wicker was removed from the table. Foam blocks with teeth marks were also removed from the classroom. Staff were reminded to supervise at all times, ensuring children are playing appropriately with materials. The metal rake was also removed from the classroom, only to be used under direct supervision in the gardening areas. |
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| 2025-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(e) Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Noncompliance Area: In the toddler area of the outdoor play space, mulch and rocks were observed with a diameter of less than 1 inch and may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All mulch was removed from the playground, while it was also brought to the staff's attention that mulch and other materials of such size are considered unsafe choking hazards in infant/toddler spaces. |
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| 2025-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement form on file for Child #1 lacked the operator's signature. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director signed said agreement and met with the family to hand off the original form. |
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| 2025-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained the original financial agreement when the parent is to receive the original agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider pulled the financial agreement and made a copy. The director met with the family to give them the original and then placed a copy back in the child's file. |
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| 2025-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and phone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director met with the parents of children #1, 2, and 3 during pick-ups to have them fill in missing information under the work address and phone number sections. |
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| 2025-07-29 | 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 forms on file for Child #4 and Child #5 lacked complete addresses for all listed release persons. 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.) The director met with the parents of children #4 and #5 at pick-up and drop-offs to give them a new form and explain what information was needed. |
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| 2025-07-29 | 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: At the time of inspection, Child #4 was receiving care in the outside play space without their emergency contact information being in the space where they were receiving care. 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 site manager reorganized the binder and found the above child's emergency contact was in the folder but listed under the wrong class. The site manager reorganized the entire binder to eliminate classes and instead put every student in alphabetical order by the child's first name. |
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| 2025-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 (Younger Toddler at the time) contained two health assessments dated 8/9/23 & 3/22/24, more than 6 months apart. The file for Child #3 (Younger Toddler at the time) contained two health assessments dated 9/13/24 & 6/23/25, more than 6 months apart. 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) It was acknowledged that child #2 needed a health report obtained in February 2024 in order to remain compliant with every six months. It was also acknowledged that child #3 needed a health report in March of 2025 to remain compliant in obtaining health reports every six months. |
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| 2025-07-29 | Renewal | 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: The file for Child #1(Older Toddler) contained two health assessments dated 7/24/22 & 4/15/24, more than 12 months apart. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) It was acknowledged that child #1's health report was dated more than one year apart. Although the child provided the center with a form of immunizations in between, it was out of compliance for not obtaining an actual health report. |
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| 2025-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Child #2 does not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and may participate in child care. Correction Required: 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 director gave the family another copy of a child health report and explained that the one received was missing information necessary to be compliant. The parent was given the option to pick up a completed form from their pediatrician, have them fax it to the center, or get a whole new one done. The parent did not provide a corrected one; however child was withdrawn from care as of Friday, 8/8/25 |
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| 2025-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(8) Description: Age appropriate screenings complete Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Child #2 does not indicate that age appropriate screenings were conducted. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director gave the family another copy of a child health report and explained that the one received was missing information necessary to be compliant. The parent was given the option to pick up a completed form from their pediatrician, have them fax it to the center, or get a whole new one done. The parent did not provide a corrected one; however child was withdrawn from care as of Friday, 8/8/25 |
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| 2025-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, it was observed that a group of toddlers did not wash their hands prior to eating lunch Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff were reminded of proper handwashing procedures for both students and staff. The director is doing random observations of the classroom at least three times a day (and recording findings) to ensure proper handwashing is being done. If it is found in the recording that proper handwashing is not being done, the teacher responsible will receive coaching, as well as the director stepping in at the time to ensure handwashing gets done. |
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| 2025-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: While observing a diaper change in the toddler area, Staff #4 was observed using their hands to open the hands free can for diaper disposal. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff were reminded of proper sanitation and diaper changing procedure, including hands-free trash disposal. The director will randomly observe a child's diaper change three times a day to ensure the procedure is being done correctly. |
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| 2025-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment on file for Staff #2 is dated 6/9/25, which is after Staff #2's date of hire. (SEE IS CODE SHEET). 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.) It was acknowledged that although staff #2 had provided a TB result from March 2025 prior to the date of hire in April, the staff did not submit the actual child care staff health assessment form until after the date of hire, on 6/9/25. |
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| 2025-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) - Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) Description: Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Staff person #4 does not indicate if the staff person was assessed for communicable/contagious disease. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. 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 provider informed staff person #4 that the health assessment was not filled out entirely and requested that staff #4 obtain a completed health assessment. The employee went and received a new child care staff health assessment on 8/8/25. |
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| 2025-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: While observing a diaper change in the toddler area, Staff #4 did not wash their hands after the diaper change was completed. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff were reminded of proper sanitation and diaper changing procedures, including hand washing regardless of wearing gloves during changes. The director will randomly observe a child's diaper change three times a day to ensure the procedure is being done correctly. |
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| 2025-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1, who was hired after 2/1/25 (SEE IS CODE SHEET), did not contain an NSOR certificate at time of hire, as required by Announcement C-25-01. The NSOR certificate on file for Staff #1 is dated 6/18/25. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Announcement C-25-01 was reviewed by the administration. It was acknowledged that although applied for on 4/15, staff #1's NSOR was not obtained with results until 6/18. Non-compliant with the CPSL announcement that went into effect 2/1/25. |
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| 2025-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The two most recent mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff #3 are dated 2/5/20 and 2/16/25, more than 60 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) It was noted that although staff #3 had completed the mandated reporter training on 2/16/25, it was not within the window of the 60-month deadline. |
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| 2025-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A bottle of Babyganics sunscreen labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed in a shoe cubby in the toddler area and was accessible to children. 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.) Sunscreen was placed out of reach of children immediately, and the sunscreen/diaper rash storage policy was reviewed with all staff. |
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| 2025-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Standing water was observed in the empty sandbox in the toddler area of the outdoor play space. 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 water was dumped immediately, and the sandbox was removed from the play area. All staff were reminded of their responsibilities to keep classrooms and playgrounds safe and sanitary for children at all times. |
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| 2025-07-29 | Renewal | 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(j) Description: Running water - diapering Noncompliance Area: Based on a conversation with staff, the water receptacle containing waste water from the portable sink is not emptied at least once a day. 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.) Reviewed staff cleaning duties with all staff. Receptacle is to be emptied daily during rest time (if needed) as well as at the end of the day by closing staff. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Allocated 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: The initial health assessment on file for Staff #2, dated 10/29/24, was beyond Staff #2's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The initial health assessment (dated 10/21/24) and Tuberculosis screening (dated 10/23/24) on file for Staff #3 were dated after Staff #3's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET). 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 #2 and #3 both have current health assessments and tuberculosis Screenings on file. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 lacked Emergency Plan training within 90 of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET). Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 completed emergency plan training and signature is current in file. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Allocated 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: The file for Staff #3 lacked a disclosure statement. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 has signed a disclosure statement. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Staff #1, classified as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked two years of documented child care experience in their file. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will confirm staff #1 has necessary experience to work with children as an assistant group supervisor. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: The facility's fire drill log contained multiple consecutive hypothetical locations of the fire for the fire drill. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has changed the hypothetical location of fire last three fire drills all having occurred in different locations. |
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| 2025-01-23 | Allocated 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: The facility's fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 10/9/24-11/19/24, more than 30 days apart. 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.) Provider has scheduled the last three fire alarm tests to be within 30 days of each other. 12/17/24, 1/8/25, and 1/28/25 |
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| 2024-07-11 | 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: The immunization record for Child #1 (Older Toddler) lacked the following immunizations: 2 doses of DTAP, 1 dose of Polio, and 1 dose of Hepatitis A without a Letter of Exemption in the file. Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 7/11/24, and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent for Child 1 has provided the center with a letter stating that child is on an alternate vaccination schedule. Parent will provide all updated vaccination records as child 1 receives vaccinations. Provider will be more diligent when reviewing all vaccinations. Any missing vaccinations will result in a conversation with the parent and a new vaccination record will be requested. If the child still does not have all necessary vaccinations a conversation regarding an alternate vaccination schedule will be had. If a child is on a delayed or alternate vaccination schedule parent must provide a letter stating. |
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| 2024-07-11 | 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: The facility's Emergency Plan lacked procedures addressing Volunteer Emergency Preparedness Training. 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.) Provider had the Volunteer Emergency Preparedness training listed in the title but it was not specifically listed as a bullet below. Provider added a bullet under the Volunteer/Staff Emergency Plan Training section that specifically listed Volunteers. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3) Description: Contact when arises Noncompliance Area: The facility's Emergency Plan lacked procedures addressing how the facility would contact parents when an emergency situation arises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has added to the emergency plan how Facility persons will contact parents as soon as possible when an emergency arises. All facility persons will have access to calling and/or messaging through brightwheel to inform all families |
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| 2024-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility's Emergency Plan lacked procedures addressing how the facility would inform parents that the emergency has ended and instructions as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider had methods for facility person to contact parents on the letter to the parents that is part of the Emergency plan. Provider did not have this method listed as its own section within the body of the Emergency Plan. Provider has updated the Emergency plan and added a section with in the body of how facility persons will be in contact and how parents will be reunited with their child (ren). |
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| 2024-07-11 | 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 lacked documentation that the plan had been reviewed and updated within the last 12 months. 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.) Provider will ensure that all changes made to the emergency plan will be reflected with a date, the change and the signature of who made the change. This will happen with every change that happens to the emergency plan. If there are no changes Provider will make note that no changes were made to the plan, sign and dated. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The parent letter in the Emergency Plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Providers Emergency plan has the Accommodations listed in the body of the Emergency plan but didn't list out the accommodations on the letter to the parents. Provider added a section for accommodations to the letter to the parents. This updated letter has been sent home to all families. |
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| 2024-07-11 | 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 Child Abuse clearance on file for Staff #1 was invalid as it was a volunteer clearance, and Staff #1 serves as a staff member (SEE IS CODE SHEET). 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 work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member 1 has obtained the correct clearance that is for employment. Provider will be more diligent when reviewing all clearances in the future. All staff must have employee clearances and not Volunteer Clearances. All Clearances will be obtained and the correct ones prior to staff being in a group of children. |
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| 2024-07-11 | 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 file for Staff #2 contained a disclosure statement dated 5/26/22, from a different legal entity (SEE IS CODE SHEET). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 2 had a disclosure statement signed and dated from a different legal agency. Provider had staff complete a new disclosure statement and had it witnessed for this legal entity. All Staff need to have all new forms and files when working between different legal entities. |
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| 2023-10-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The Initial Health Assessments for Staff #1: (Dated: 06/09/2022), #2 (Dated: 06/17/2022), #3 (Dated: 06/09/2022) and #4 (Dated: 12/03/2021) were dated after their hire dates. (See LIS Code Sheet) Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.) In the future, I will make sure that all staff health assessments are up to date and current. |
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| 2023-10-02 | 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: The immunization record of Child #1 (PRE-S) lacked a yearly Influenza shot with no Letter of Exemption in File. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's mother will handwrite a flu exemption letter and submit to director, submitted to certification representative, and placed in child file. |
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| 2023-10-02 | 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 facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between 08/09/2023 and 09/11/2023 (33 Days). The test conducted was more than 30 days apart. 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.) This citation was cited and corrected with a fire alarm test dated: 09/11/2023. |
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| 2023-06-29 | Initial review | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: A stove, used for cooking, which is located in a non-measured childcare space, next to the stairs was accessible to children and poses a burn hazard. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The owner/operator will place a piece of plexiglass between the stairs and stove. Email received 07/05/2023 at 17:15 stating: "...we chose to remove the stove from the facility completely. ... but after considering how often it would be used in comparison to potential accidents it just made sense to eliminate it." |
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