Tiny Tots Academy Llc
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Sunday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-03-20 | 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 Room 3, a blue plastic shopping cart was observed to be in poor repair along the red wall. The cart had a large crack in it. In the same room, a plastic Batman toy was observed to be missing part of an arm. A sharp edge was created where the arm was broken. 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 blue plastic shopping cart with a large crack and the damaged Batman toy missing part of an arm with a resulting sharp edge, both observed in Room 3, have been immediately removed from use and discarded to eliminate potential hazards. A full inspection of all toys and play materials in Room 3 was completed, and any additional damaged items were removed from the environment. |
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| 2026-03-20 | 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: In the Indoor Play Space, a chair was observed near the entry door. The chair had a crack in the seat that created a potential pinch point. 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 chair observed in the indoor play space near the entry door with a crack in the seat that created a potential pinch point has been immediately removed from use and taken out of the environment. The area was inspected to ensure no additional safety hazards were present. |
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| 2026-03-20 | 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 two most recent health assessments for Staff Person #1 were dated more than 24 months apart (1/21/2022 - 4/15/2024). The file for Staff Person #3 did not include an initial health assessment. (SEE LIS 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.) The personnel file for Staff Person #1 has been updated to include a current health assessment completed on 4/23/ 2026, ensuring compliance with the requirement that health assessments be conducted at least every 24 months. A review of all staff health records was completed to identify any additional lapses, and corrective action was taken as needed. |
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| 2026-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #3 did not include written documentation of a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The personnel file for Staff Person #3 has been updated to include documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) screening by the Mantoux method, completed in accordance with initial hire requirements. The missing documentation was obtained and placed in the employee's file to ensure compliance. A review of all personnel records was conducted to verify that TB screening documentation is present for all staff at the time of hire, and any identified deficiencies were corrected. |
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| 2026-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.165 Description: Menus Noncompliance Area: A current menu was not posted in the facility, and there was no indication from the operator that one had been provided to families. Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A current menu has been posted in a visible and accessible location within the facility. The operator has also confirmed that menus are provided to families to ensure awareness of daily meal offerings. To address the issue, a review of facility postings was completed to verify that all required information is properly displayed |
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| 2026-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.176(f) - Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.176(f) Description: Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility's vehicle used to transport children, it was observed that the facility was utilizing a 15-passenger van, which is prohibited. Correction Required: In accordance with the requirements of 67 Pa. Code Chapter 171 (relating to school buses and school vehicles), the facility may not transport a child in an 11-15 passenger van. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon inspection, it was identified that the facility was utilizing a 15-passenger van for the transportation of children, which is prohibited. The vehicle has been immediately removed from use for child transportation services. The facility will ensure that only approved and compliant vehicles are used moving forward. A review of all transportation practices and vehicles was conducted to ensure compliance with applicable regulations |
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| 2026-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #3 did not include verification of child care experience or education prior to starting at the facility. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The personnel file for Staff Person #3 has been updated to include verification of childcare experience and/or education required prior to employment. The missing documentation was obtained and placed in the employee's file to ensure compliance. A review of all staff personnel records was completed to confirm that required qualifications are properly documented at the time of hire, and any identified deficiencies were corrected. |
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| 2026-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #3 did not include two written, non-family references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The personnel file for Staff Person #3 has been updated to include two written non-family references, which were obtained and placed in the file to meet hiring requirements. A review of personnel records was completed to ensure all required reference documentation is present for staff, and any missing items were corrected. To prevent recurrence, the facility has implemented a hiring checklist that includes verification of required references prior to finalizing employment. Ongoing compliance will be maintained through routine file audits. |
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| 2026-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.24(a) - Immediate access | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.24(a) Description: Immediate access Noncompliance Area: On 3/20/2026 at approximately 9:05am, Certification Representative (CR) and CR Supervisor arrived at the facility for the annual renewal inspection. A staff person was entering the building at the time, and CR and CR Supervisor entered with them. When we arrived at the top of the steps, we asked the staff person to let the Director know that we were present. After a few moments, the Director had not come into the hallway. The doors were locked on the hallway side, and entry could not be made. CR knocked on the first door behind which we could hear children. No staff answered the door. CR and CR Supervisor knocked several more times over the course of the next 3-4 minutes, identifying ourselves by name and as OCDEL staff and asking that the door be opened. From inside Room 3, CR and CR Supervisor could clearly hear an adult's voice saying, "Do not let them in that door." At this point, CR walked down the hallway to Room 4's door, where children could also be heard. CR continued knocking on that door, identifying herself, as CR Supervisor knocked on the door to Room 3. Throughout this time, the voices of adults and children could be heard through the doors, and it was clear that staff were aware of our presence. After approximately 8 minutes total, the door to Room 3 was opened, and CR and CR Supervisor were granted access to the facility. Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will provide access to agents of the department to the facility in a more prompt and timely manner including the children and the files and records. Staff will be more alert and aware during inspection window to listen for agents arrival. |
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| 2026-03-20 | Renewal | 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 Person #4 does not include documentation of emergency plan training at the time of hire. (SEE LIS 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.) The director and owner will ensure that all staff persons receive emergency plan training at the time of hire and that written documentation of this training is maintained in each staff person's file. The cited noncompliance has been addressed. For Staff Person #4, emergency plan training was completed and documented. |
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| 2026-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 (4.5 hrs) did not include 12 hours of annual child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The personnel file for Staff Person #1 has been updated to include documentation of completed annual child care training hours to ensure compliance with the 12-hour requirement. A review of staff training records was conducted to identify any additional deficiencies, and corrective action was taken as needed. |
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| 2026-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The two most recent Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR trainings for Staff Person #1 were dated more than 24 months apart (10/23/2023 - 3/6/2026). Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director and owner will ensure that all staff persons maintain current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric (CPR) completed by a qualified instructor. The identified noncompliance will be corrected. All staff certification records will reviewed to verify current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR credentials. Staff #1 is now compliant with regulations. |
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| 2026-03-20 | 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 most recent Fire Safety training documented for Staff Person #2 occurred more than 12 months ago (1/30/2025). There is no documentation of Fire Safety training on record for Staff Person #5. 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.) The director and owner will ensure that all staff persons participate at least annually in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. The cited noncompliance will be corrected. We will ensure fire safety training is scheduled annually and will review documentation to verify completion and compliance. Documentation of fire safety training, and names of staff and volunteers in attendance, will be maintained on file at the facility and made available for review. Fire safety training was reviewed, and updated training was completed for staff #2 and staff #5. |
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| 2026-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The most recent Mandated Reporter Training on file for Staff Person #1 was dated more than 60 months ago (2/16/2021). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has completed updated mandated reporter training, and documentation has been placed in the personnel file to ensure compliance with the 60-month requirement. |
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| 2026-03-20 | 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 most recent PA State Police Clearance (1/19/2021) and PA Child Abuse Clearance (1/19/2021) for Staff Person #1 were dated more than 60 months ago. The two most recent NSOR Certificates for Staff Person #1 were dated more than 60 months apart (11/6/2019 - 9/19/2025). The file for Staff Person #2 contained a Department of Education FBI clearance, rather than the required Department of Human Services FBI Clearance. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Persons #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will correct the cited violations by immediately obtaining updated Pennsylvania State Police Clearances and NSOR certificates for Staff Person #1 and ensuring Staff Person #2 obtains the correct Department Human Services FBI Clearance. |
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| 2026-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Persons #5 and #6 lacked an annual written evaluation. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The personnel files for Staff #5 and Staff #6 have been updated to include completed annual written evaluations, which are now on file. A review of all staff records was conducted to ensure annual evaluations are current, and any missing evaluations were promptly completed. To prevent recurrence, the facility has implemented a tracking system with reminders for upcoming evaluation due dates and assigned responsibility for oversight. Ongoing compliance will be monitored through periodic audits. |
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| 2026-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the indoor play space was missing a pair of tweezers. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first-aid kit in the indoor play space has been restocked to include a pair of tweezers and now meets required standards. All first-aid kits within the facility were reviewed to ensure completeness, and any missing items were replaced immediately. |
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| 2026-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In Room 3, a broken outlet cover was observed on the red wall. The crack in the cover created a sharp edge. In Room 4, the outer surface of the entry door was observed to have a large area towards the bottom that had been damaged. The damage to the door's surface included sharp edges/splinters of wood, which creates a hazard to children. In the Indoor Play Space, several ceiling tiles were observed (along the orange and red walls) to be in poor repair; specifically, the tiles had visible stains. In the Outdoor Play Space, a nail was observed to be protruding from the entry gate, creating a hazard to children entering or exiting the 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 affected area was cleaned and/or repaired to remove visible hazards. The broken outlet cover on the red wall was replaced eliminating the sharp edge hazard, the damaged outer surface of the entry door was repaired, ceiling tiles along the orange and red walls that were in poor repair and had visible stains were examined by professional and repaired, the nail on the entry gate was removed. Procedures are in place to ensure all indoor and outdoor surfaces are maintained in a clean and safe condition. The Director will monitor ongoing compliance. |
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| 2026-03-20 | 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: In the Indoor Play Space, an area of cracking, separating plaster was observed on the orange wall. In the same space, an area of flaking plaster was observed under the window furthest to the left. 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 areas of cracking and separating plaster on the orange wall in the indoor play space, as well as the flaking plaster observed under the window furthest to the left, have been repaired to ensure a safe environment. All affected surfaces were properly secured, smoothed, and restored. A comprehensive inspection of the indoor play space and surrounding areas was completed to identify any additional maintenance concerns, and no further hazards were noted. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Initial review | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file(s) for Child(ren) #1 (OT) had an Updated Health Assessment more than 12 months past the initial health assessment. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) 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 parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child assessment was late but in the file. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Initial review | 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 Assessment for Staff #1: dated: 03.2025) and Staff #3: dated (10.2024) were dated past their Date of Hire. (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.) The health assessment was late, but in the staff file. |
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| 2025-05-20 | 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: The PA State Police, Child Abuse and NSOR Certificate in the file for staff #1 was dated after their Date of Hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The Child Abuse and FBI Clearances in the files for staff #1 and #2 were dated after their Date of Hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The FBI Clearance in the file for Staff #2 was dated after their Date of Hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The PA State Police Clearance in the file for Staff #4 was dated after their Date of Hire. (SEE LIS 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.) The clearances were late but in their files. |
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| 2025-02-25 | Renewal | 3280.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: When completing initial supervision and ratio in the OT/YT room staff person #1 stated that they have 5 children in their care and staff person #2 stated that they had one child in their care, though there were 7 children in the room. When asked again they pulled all of the children together and still stated that staff person #1 had 5 children and staff person #2 had 1. The staff then reassessed on the white board that they were using for supervision and accounted for all 7 children. 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.) Owner corrected the error during the inspection. |
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| 2025-02-25 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, #3, and #4 did not contain a Child Service Report (CSR). Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child service reports were completed for all three children, signed and placed in child's file. |
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| 2025-02-25 | Renewal | 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #1, #3, and #4 was the original copy. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must 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.) Gave the original to the parent and made a copy. |
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| 2025-02-25 | Renewal | 3280.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: There was no running water in the sink near the diapering station in the infant room and staff person #4 stated that they just use hand sanitizer and gloves when changing diapers. 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.) Owner troubleshooted the issue and now is working. |
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| 2025-02-25 | Renewal | 3280.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 was missing verification of previous childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Childcare verification form was filled out and signed by the owner because this is my son who just started working with me since 02/03/2025. |
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| 2025-02-25 | Renewal | 3280.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.192(3) Description: Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 is missing a completed health assessment and TB test. Correction Required: 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.) Owner has an appointment for the health assessment for 03/20/2025. |
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| 2025-02-25 | Renewal | 3280.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #4 and staff person #3 was missing 2 nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 and #4 reference letters were received but not placed in the file. |
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| 2025-02-25 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The parent letter portion of the emergency plan on file was missing a section stating that the facility provides accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner put the statement about accommodations for infants, etc. on the parent letter. |
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| 2025-02-25 | Renewal | 3280.31(e) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 did not obtain the required annual 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 12 hours of annual training has been completed. |
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| 2025-02-25 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #3 was lacking a child abuse clearance and a signed disclosure statement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 #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.) Child Abuse clearance was applied for staff #3 and a disclosure statement was signed. |
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| 2025-02-25 | Renewal | 3280.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aide kit in the infant room was missing scissors. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The misplaced scissors were found and put back in the infant room first aide kit. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, and #3 lack a written update of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period. #1 was due 7/2023 and 1/2024; #2 was due 1/2024; #3 was due 8/2023 and 2/2024. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward daycare owner will ensure that parents update emergency contact form and document any changes if necessary as well as the financial agreement every 6 months. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3 lacks a health assessment. The health assessment was due 12/18/23. 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.) Daycare owner will obtain health assessment for staff # 3. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3280.31(f) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(f) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within the designated DHS required time frame (see LIS code sheet): health and safety update. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 and as designated by DHS requirements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward daycare owner will ensure that all training are completed within 90 days of hire. Check list will be completed on all new hire employees to prevent this from being overlooked in the future. Training for staff 1 has been completed and is now compliant. |
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| 2024-02-28 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #2 and #3 contain clearances that were obtained late (after start with children date): #2 state police due 11/29/23 and obtained 1/17/24 and child abuse due 11/29/23 and obtained 12/11/23; #3 state police due 12/18/23 and obtained 1/17/24. Current clearances are now on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward daycare owner will ensure that all newly hired employees have a clearances completed prior to first day of work or any contact with children. |
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| 2023-02-27 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In Room 3, a blue "Little Tykes" plastic, toy bin, had a cracked lid which posed a pinch point or cutting hazard. 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 toy bin was repaired and verified by certification representative. |
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| 2023-02-27 | Renewal | 3280.131(a) - Health Information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(a) Description: Health Information Noncompliance Area: The Initial Child Health Report for Child #1, enrolled for more than 60 days, lacked from the child file. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent has been notified and is calling the doctor to obtain the Initial Health Assessment. |
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| 2023-02-27 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The Updated Child Health Assessment for Children #1 (YT) was lacking from the child file. 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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent was contacted and will get an Updated Health Assessment and submit to the owner/operator and then send to certification representative. |
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| 2023-02-27 | Renewal | 3280.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: Room #2, the provider was unable to demonstrate that the trash can, used for diapering, operated in a hands-free manner. 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.) A trash can was ordered, via Amazon, and the owner/operator will send a picture to the certification representative of the new trash can once it is placed in the diapering area. |
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| 2023-02-27 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #3, #5 and #6 lacked completion of the One-Hour Health and Safety Update on or before December 30, 2022. The Emergency Plan lacked updates to the following sections: Volunteer Emergency Preparedness Training and Continuity of Operations. The facility files lacked a copy of the Child Maltreatment Policy. 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.) This citation was cited and corrected with the following dates of the 1-Hour Health and Safety Updated Training: Staff #3 - 02/01/2023; Staff #5 - 02/02/2023 and Staff #6 - 02/02/2023. The missing portions of the Emergency Plan were added and verified by my certification representative. The Child Maltreatment Policy was completed and verified by my certification representative. |
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| 2023-02-27 | Renewal | 3280.26(b) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(b) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Plan had not been updated annually with the last update being 09/01/2020. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing 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 with a new date of 03/17/2023 and all new items added. |
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| 2023-02-27 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Application for the NSOR certification was applied for 01/31/2023 and the (DHS) FBI clearance was not completed or applied for Staff #1; therefore, Staff #1 was incorrectly provisionally hired. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1-- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Facility Person #1 --- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The owner/operator applied for Staff #1 to receive the FBI Clearance 03/28/2023. The receipt will then be sent to the certification representative. The owner/operator removed the staff immediately. |
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| 2023-02-27 | Renewal | 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: In the Room 3, on the wall behind the "Childcraft" shelf between the window and the door which leads from Room 3 to the infant room, a protective receptacle cover was missing which was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A receptacle cover was placed on the open plug. |
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| 2023-02-27 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: Facility files lacked proof of purchase for the interconnected smoke detection system. The fire extinguishers in Rooms #1 and #3 were expired as of 07/2016. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A Letter of Attestation was completed, put in the facility file and a copy given to the certification representative. The fire extinguishers will be replaced (from Sam's club) and a receipt will be sent to the certification representative. |
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| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Room 3 contained a plastic Pokeman mask which was broken exposing sharp edges and a red bin containing puppets which was cracked. 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 Mask was discarded as well as the plastic bin. |
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| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3280.106 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.106 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in Room 2 did not contain a working 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.) A thermometer was purchased and place in the refrigerator in room 2 |
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| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information of child #2 did not contain the addresses of 2 of the release persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 emergency contact has been updated with all addresses and are on file. |
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| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1, identified as a young toddler, contained a health assessment dated 3/29/2021 but did not contain an updated health assessment by 1/6/2022 (based on COVID suspension). 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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child #1 file was missing the health assessment from their January health screening, the parent did bring the shots but not the health assessment form. She has reached out to her childcares office to obtain a copy from Januarys appointment. |
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| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health report of child #1 did not include the statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. 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.) Child #1 health assessment does have the question checked off if the child is clear from communicable diseases, however the left margin of the document was cut off during photo copying. |
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| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The health assessments of facility person #1, dated 9/3/2019 and 1/21/2022, exceeded 24 months. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A current health assessment is on file |
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| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3280.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health assessment of facility person #2 did have documentation of an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Faculty person #2 did not have the standard health assessment that we typically use with the template that has the question if the staff was clear of communicable disease. She has since took our form to be completed from her health care provider. |
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| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation of an emergency drill. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We were not aware the a safety drill needed to be conducted only had an understanding about the smoke detection system as actual fire drill. |
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| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 contained an FBI clearance over 60 months from the prior FBI clearance. The file of facility person #2 and 3, both with a start date of 1/10/2022, contained documentation of submission of their child abuse clearance after their start date with children and did not have a completed clearance on file and facility person #2 had an application for an NSOR verification certificate dated 9/1/2020 but did not contain the completed certificate. The file of facility person #4 contained a "volunteer" and #3 contained an "under review" PA state police clearance and did not contain an acceptable clearance for employment. At approximately 10:10 am, facility person #2 and 3, both provisional hires, were observed to be working alone with children. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2, 3 and 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2, 3 and 4 may not work in at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Faculty person #1¿s FBI clearance is current and on file, Both faculty person #2 and #3 were removed from direct care with children until their certificates are received and on file at the facility. Facility person #4 has obtained the corrected for hire in childcare state clearance and is now on file at the facility. |
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| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3280.66(b) - Toxic use- no contamination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(b) Description: Toxic use- no contamination Noncompliance Area: The infant classroom contained "Clorox" cleaning solution stored on the top shelf by the changing table next to food for the children. 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 clorox has been removed and stored in low barring cabinet which is locked and out of reach of children. |
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| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: Documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days multiple times in the past year. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We try to stick to the same day of the month with our fire drills so that the children have a sense of time when to expect it. If the day falls on a weekend or closed day we do it after the close or next business day. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #1 did not contain the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The date on which the fee is to be paid was added and all financial agreements will contain the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #3 did not contain the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The financial agreement now has "see emergency contact." All financial agreements will contain the release persons. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessments of child #1, 2 and 4 contained immunization records which were not according to the recommendations of the ACIP. 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.) Child #1 and 4 will have current immunizations added to their file in accordance with the ACIP recommendations. Child #2 is currently not in attendance due to COVID-19 and will be required to have the immunization record or exemptions based on ACIP recommendations before returning to care. Moving forward, health reports will include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP or the proper exemptions. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3280.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in Classroom 4 contained hand cleansing wipes and antibiotic cream which were not labeled with the name of whom they were intended. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hand cleansing wipes and cream were discarded. Any medication will have the name of the individual for whom it is intended and a medication log. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3280.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have written consent for administration of Motrin Infant Drops for a child in Classroom 4. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infant drops were removed and discarded. Moving forward, written consent for medication will be on file for administration. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment of facility person #1, with a start date of 1/14/2020, is dated 12/13/2018, which is more than 12 months prior to initial service in a child care setting. The health assessment of facility person #2, with a start date of 11/20/2019, is dated 12/3/2019, which is after their start date with children. Facility person #2 now has a current 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A current health assessment has been obtained for facility person #1. Moving forward a health assessment will not be older then 12 months prior to service the facility and will be updated at least every 24 months after. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3280.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Documentation of tuberculosis screening of facility person #1, with a start date of 1/14/2020, is dated 4/6/2018, which is more than 12 months prior to initial service in a child care setting. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The tuberculosis screening was obtained for facility person #1. Moving forward, all tuberculosis screenings will be completed less than 12 months prior to service at the facility. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3280.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment of facility person #4 did not contain documentation of an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Due to COVID-19 facility person #4 has not returned to work. A new health assessment will be obtained for facility person #4 before she returns to work. Moving forward, all health assessments will include an examination for communicable disease and the results of the examination. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3280.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 did not contain 2 written nonfamily references which attest tot he person's suitability per 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 2 references will be obtained for facility person #1. Moving forward, all facility persons will have 2 written nonfamily references prior to service at the facility. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1, with a start date of 1/14/2020, contained an FBI clearance which did not contain a disposition and a completed NSOR verification certificate. The file of facility person #2, with a start date of 11/20/2019, contained documentation of the request for the NSOR verification after their start date with children. The file of facility person #3, with a start date of 9/17/2019, contained an FBI and PA state police clearance which did not contain dispositions. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and 2 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. Facility Person #--- 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.) Facility persons #1, 2 and 3 have been removed from caring with children until proper paperwork is obtained under the CPSL. Moving forward, all CPSL will be followed. |
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| 2019-11-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.105(b) - No bed linens alone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Two children were observed resting on bed linens on the floor in Room 3. Correction Required: Bed linens may not be used alone as age-appropriate rest equipment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children will be placed on appropriate rest equipment now and moving forward. |
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| 2019-11-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ***3RD CITATION PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 9/16/2019 AND 10/24/2019 - I arrived at the facility at approximately 2:05 pm on 11/18/2019. I knocked on the door to Room 1 as stated on the note on the door since it was nap time. When nobody answered, I called the cell phones of facility person #1 and 4 with no answer. At approximately 2:12, facility person #3 came up the stairs to the hallway and knocked on the door of Room 3. Facility person #1 was alone in Room 3 with 15 children between the ages of 1 year to 4 years old. When asked, facility person #1 stated they were responsible for 5 children in Room 3 with the youngest being 1 year old. Facility person #2 stated they were supervising the 2 infants in Room 2 and 2 children in Room 3. Facility person #3 stated they were responsible for 5 children in Room 3 with the youngest being 1 year old. When asked who was responsible for the 3 children not identified by a facility person, facility person #1 stated nobody, they were unaccounted for because they were the responsibility of facility person #4, who was not present at the facility. Correction Required: The legal entity will work with the ELRC and a Quality Coach to be retrained on proper supervision of children including how to make group assignments to ensure all children are accounted for in a supervisory group and being physically present with the children in their 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.) We contacted the Quality Coach and are currently working with her on supervision training and professional training so facility persons know the importance of being present, being on time and working a complete shift to end of their shift to maintain the ratios and provide quality care to children during operational hours. The Quality Coach will also assist in supervisory groups and ratio. |
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| 2019-11-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.51 - Maximum Number of Children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At approximately 2:12 pm, there were 17 children in the facility. 13 of the children were unrelated to the operators or the facility persons. Correction Required: No more than 12 children unrelated to the operator may simultaneously receive care except in a facility serving older school-age children. In a facility serving only older school-age children, a certificate of compliance may be issued for up to 15 children unrelated to the operator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At approximately 3:15pm, the facility was in compliance with having only 12 unrelated children to the present facility persons. Moving forward, the operators will be sure no more than 12 unrelated children are in care at one time. |
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| 2019-11-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At approximately 2:12 pm, facility person #1 was in Room 3 alone, supervising 15 sleeping children between the ages of 1 year and 4 years old. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at 3280.52(b). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At approximately 3:15 pm two additional facility persons were at the facility to maintain ratios. Moving forward, when children are grouped in mixed age levels, the youngest child will determine staff:ratio. |
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| 2019-10-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: **PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 9/16/2019 - In room 3, facility person #1 identified 4 children in their group, stating the youngest child in their group was 1 year old. Facility person #2 identified 5 children in their group stating one was in the restroom, but that child was not in care that day. Then facility person #2 identified 4 children in their group, all 1 and 2 years old. Child #1 was omitted from a supervisory group. Correction Required: The Legal Entity will arrange for all facility persons to take a minimum of 3 hours training on supervision by an approved training organization. The training will be submitted to the regional office prior to completion for approval. Proof of training for each facility person will be submitted upon completion. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Training has been scheduled and approved with the ELRC to be done on 11/9/2019 and an approved Better Kid Care training was also taken for each staff. Certificates will be submitted upon completion. All children will be supervised. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Room 3 contained an infant exersaucer for an infant which the front toy was broken exposing sharp and rough edges as well as pinch points, a toy car hauler with a broken side with rough edges, and a red bin containing super hero dolls which was cracked and the children could get their fingers pinched. 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.) Walker was just broken during play and witnesesed by two staff persons. To prevent a broken toy from remaing in reach during care the item will be removed out the reach of children to another room and removed from center at the end of the service day with the trash. Toys will countiune to be inspected for hazards and broken parts during clean up after play. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Room 2, used by infants and toddlers who place objects in their mouths, contained a black plastic trash bag on the floor and the play space floor contained a broken outlet plate. The broken pieces were less than one inch in diameter and children still placing objects in their mouths use this space. 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 bag was picked up and placed out of the reach of children and the outlet cover was picked up and discarded. All items less than one inch in diameter and plastic bags will be kept out of the reach of children placing objects in their mouths. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.106 - Refrigerator | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in Room 2 did not contain 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.) A brand new thermometer was purchased and placed in the refrigerator. To prevent the fridge from going with out a back up has been purchased shoul;d the thermometer get missed placed during storing groceries and cleaning the fridge again. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.119 - Infant sleep position | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #4 was observed to be sleeping in the crib on their stomach. When I asked facility person #1 if they rolled over, I was told no, that child #4's parent wants us to put the child on their stomach in case the child vomits. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 4 was itmediately returned to his back and we also informed the mother, inspite of her request children/ infants need to be placed on their backs to rest because of SIDS studies. that only for medical reasons documented and submittede to the center can a child that is not at the rolling over stage that rolls over by him or her self can lay on their stomach. to prevent future occurances we will lay all infants on their back unless they are at the roll over stage and roll their self to their stomach. we will inform parents that they can not request but a documentation from a health provider from a medical reason is the only time a child can be layed on their stomach. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #2 did not contain their arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 2's Agreement has been properly updated with arrival and departure times. To prevent future occurances we will inspect each file after updating and reviewing the agreement times and payment amounts. The agreement and file will be inspectedbefore it is stored away, we will make sure the parent recieves the original copy of the agreement |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.123(b) - Parent receives original | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The original financial agreement was in the file of child #1, 2, 4 and 5. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All children 1, 2, 4, and 5's parent has received orginal agreements and photo copies are available in the daycares files. To prevent future occurances we will make sure parents receive the original and we are only keeping the photo copy verison of the agreement. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #2 did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician. The emergency contact form of child #4 and 5 did not contain the address of the child's physician. 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.) All health forms have been updated with Physicians, contact information, address, telephone number and names. Child 5 again has been withdrawn since 9/16/2019 parent failed to provided any needed information or documentation. To prevent future occurance of missing require information parents will omplete the emergency contact with a staff memeber presence and with the file being completely reviewed upon completeion. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form of child #1, 2 and 3 did not contain the work address or work phone number of the enrolling parent. 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.) All children 1, 2, and 3's emergency contact forms have been updated with enrolling parents job's addresses and phone numbers. To prevent this from a future occurance we will require the enroling parent to provide this information and will not allow it to be left incomplete |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(1) - Child's health history | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment of child #5 did not include a review of the child's health history. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's health history. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent had previously submitted a health assement on a form provided by Dr's office that did not have a field for health history or free from communicable diseases. Parent could not submit a current health assesment completed on our form provided and child has since been withdrawn. To prevent future occurance health forms provided by us at the center will only be acceptable and when submitted they will be inspected line for line and section by section that all required fields are completed, the shots are up to date and any written documentation is submitted as well. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The immunization record of child #2 did not contain documentation of a current influenza vaccination, child #5 did not contain the DTAP, HIB and Influenza vaccinations as recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent of child 2 does not participate in the immunization of the influenza vaccination for person reason, she has submitted a wriiten letter available now in the childs file. Child 5's parent was ask to submitt updated health assesment with an update shot record and can not provide. child has since been withdrawn. To prevent future occurance health forms provided by us at the center will only be acceptable and when submitted they will be inspected line for line and section by section that all required fields are completed, the shots are up to date and any written documentation is submitted as well. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment of child #5 did not contain a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from communicable or contagious disease. 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.) Health assesment form that was in the childs file was not provided by the center, we ask the parent to have a completed health assesment with our form completed by Dr. The parent could not submit documentation and Child has since been withdrawn. To prevent this from occuring in the furture all health assesment forms will be provided by us at the cenetr and will be the only acceptable form. We will inspect line for line and section by section the the form is completed in its entirety. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The lid of the trash can in Room 2, which contained soiled diapers, was broken and not able to be attached to the base causing the trash can to not be hands-free. 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.) New Trash cans have been purchased to replace both broken cans. To prevent the facility from having a broken trash can during service hours a extra trash can has been purchased and stored in a supply closet. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment of facility person #1 was dated 10/16/2016 and the health assessment of facility person #2 was dated 8/10/2017, both lacking an updated health assessment within 24 months. The health assessment of facility person #4, with a start date of 8/30/2019, was dated 2/5/2016, which is more than 12 months prior to working in a child care setting. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff and fracility person's have schedlued health assesments for the up coming week. To prevent staff and facility persons files; including health assesments, yearly traing from exceeding any time frames or expiration. A clearical day, 1 every quarter (3 months) has now been schedule at the facility. Sepetembers clearical day will be designated for making sure all staff files are current, with traing and health assesments yearly. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the tuberculosis screening of facility person #4 was dated read on 2/5/2016, which is more than 12 months prior to service at the facility. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A tuberculosis screening has been completed for the employee as of 9/26/19 as a correction. moving forward to prevent new hires from starting with out one. we will provided them with our provided health form and will one on one during an initial interview throughlty explain hire requirements and will go over the staff worksheet with them checking off to make sure all requirements are met before inital start day in the facility. that will prevent someone starting without the TB requirement being done and checked off. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.17 - Liability Insurance | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation of liability insurance at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The proof of insurance is kept on the computer and was not in the file cabnite. To prevent this from occuring again a copy has been saved to the desk top for easy access. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact and financial agreement of child #5 were dated 10/30/2018 and updated on 5/29/2019, exceeding the requirement of reviewing and updating the forms at least every 6 months. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 5 has been withdawrn from the center because mother failed to submit health records and shots. To prevent emergency contacts, agreements and complete files from exceeding the required 6 month reveiw, two months, both June and Decemeber are scheduled review months for all families and files. Starting may 1st to meet June's deadline and also November 1st to meet Decembers deadline. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #4 contained 1 nonfamily written reference, lacking a second. 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.) Facility person 4 has had a non family memeber write a reference. To prevent future occurance new hires will have been fully and clearly explained the requirement and the refrences will be looked over upon submitting. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.26(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The operator did not have documentation the emergency plan was reviewed at least annually and updated as needed. 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.) The emergency plan has been updated with new signatures from all persons invovled should a emergency happen. A clearical Day schedule for Janurary will be designated to update plan yearly as well as anytime should something change at the facilty that required itmediated updates. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 contained documentation of emergency plan training on 5/2/2018 and the file of facility person #3 contained documentation of emergency plan training dated 9/4/2018. Facility person #1 and 3 lacked updated training on the emergency plan annually. The file of facility person #4, with a start date of 8/30/2019, did not contain documentation of initial emergency plan training at the time of initial hire. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff completed training on 9/20/19 after the emergency plan was updated. a clearical day that is scheduled for Janurary will be designated to emergency training every year to prevent this from occuring. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Annual 6 hrs. training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 and 2 did not have documentation of at least 6 hours of annual child care training. The file of facility person #3 contained 4 hours of annual training, lacking 2 hours. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training. 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.) All training has been completed by all staff facility person as of 9/20/19.to prevent future occurances, every september we will have a closed in service day where we will go through each and every staff file to make sure health reports, clearences and training is up to date and completed. All training will be completed together at the same time each year. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #3 contained a child abuse clearance dated 1/7/2017, and did not contain an updated child abuse clearance within 60 months. The file of facility person #4, with a start date of 8/30/2019, did not contain a signed disclosure, an FBI clearance or documentation of fingerprinting for the FBI clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #4 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. Facility Person #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 facility staff were removed until their clearances were obtained. All CPSL will be followed moving forward. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.52(c)/3280.113(a)(1) - Mixed age levels/Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:04 am, 12 children were observed to be in Room 3. When asked, facility person #2 identified 4 children in their group and facility person #3 identified 5 children in their group. When asked who was responsible for the other 3 children, they stated they were in facility person #1's group. Facility person #1 was not in the Room 3 and came into the room at approximately 10:07 am. At approximately 1:30 pm, 9 children were in Room 3 and 8 were on their rest mats. Facility person #3 identified 4 children and facility person #4 identified 4 children in their groups. Facility person #4 was holding child #4, an infant, who was not identified be either facility person. When asked who was responsible for the infant, facility person #4 stated facility person #1. Facility person #1 was caring for children in Room 2. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at 3280.52(b). 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 facilty personal completed Better Kid Care training on staff Ratio's, we have also created cards with the childrens names, ages and pictures for staff to wear around their necks when in care with children. to prevent a future occurance, upon arrival of staff and children, every staff will have a card to identify their child in their group, the index card with pictures will be worn during care. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The play space contained 13 electrical outlets accessible to children under the age of 5 years, which did not have protective receptacle covers. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the space was not in use and being updated and repaired. All electrical plates have been put on and all sockets have protective covers. To prevent a future occurence all play and care spaces will only be serviced during schedule vacations so that during open hours the facility is in the expected standard safe conditions. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The cabinet in the bathroom below the sink had a broken lock which made Pine Sol, 2 cans of Raid, Gain laundry detergent, Clorax + Bleach cleaner, Windex and Easy-Off cleaner, all labeled "keep out of the reach of children," accessible to children. The play space contained 3 cans of Glidden paint, labeled "keep out of the reach of children," on the widow sill, accessible to children. In Room 3, an unlocked closed contained a purse on the floor which facility person #3 identified contained heart burn medication accessible to the children in care. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bathroom sink cabinet had a broken lock a new one has been purchased and is now securing the cabinet so that there is no exposure to the substance under the sink. To prevent a cabinet from being opened where children can be exposed to cleaning products should a lock break, a few extra locks have been purchased to store away for back up. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The window in the bathroom, which is above ground level, opened more than 6 inches. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The lwindow locks as been popped out to stop the window from exceeding 6 inches when opened. The bathroom window has locks made on the window as a feature to stop the window from openeing past 6 inches. All staff is required and has been trained to use locks to prevent the window from exceeding 6 inches in the future. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the play space, 10 electrical outlet did not have plate covers exposing children to the wires behind the outlets. The toilet in the bathroom had 2 bolts protruding up at least 3 inches from the base of the toilet and were not covered. 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.) All of the plates had been placed back on the electrical outlets, the broken covers have been replaced as well and plug/socket covers have been inserted into the sockets as well. The screws on the toliet has been cut and covered. To prevent socket plates from being off during service all updates and repairs to facility will be during schedule vacation time while space is not in use. |
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| 2019-09-16 | Renewal | 3280.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log contained documentation a fire drill was held on 5/30/2019 and the next was on 8/2/2019, which exceeds the requirement of holding a fire drill at least every 60 days. Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Staff persons, volunteers and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill and shall exit the facility, weather permitting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The last reported fire drill was done the 1st day of the month during service instead of the last day of the month which exceeded the 60 day requirement. All fire drills will be done at the last day of the month making sure not to exceed 60 days on months with 31 days. Smoke detectors battery life will be checked at well every last day of each month. |
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| 2018-09-20 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Room 3 contained a tambourine with the plastic top pulling off. 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.) toys are expected during clean up daily and during sanitixzing bi-weekly to prevent accidents with broken toys. All broken toys are fixed or tossed and replace. TO PREVENT THIS FROM OCCURING IN THE FUTURE. |
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