Tipton Baptist Church School And Day Care
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have a medication for child #1 that was not in an original container. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director notified child #1 parents that an original prescription container with child #1 information needs provided to store the prescription. Parents did renew prescription on 03/24/2026 and provided to center in the original container. |
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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 file for staff person #1 was observed to lack an updated health assessment that was obtained a minimum of every 24 months. This was evidenced by the most current health assessment present in the file was dated 02/16/2024, a period of 24 months and 3 weeks. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 provided a record of an updated health assessment that was obtained on 03/26/2026 and was filed on record. |
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| 2026-03-20 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have cleaning materials stored alongside the toaster in Rooms #115 and #122. 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 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.) Toaster covers were purchased to cover the toasters when no in use to prevent any toxin exposure. Toaster covers provided for Room #115, Room #119, and Room #122. |
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| 2025-09-26 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 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 for child #1, a preschool aged child was observed to lack documentation that the operator obtained an updated health report no less than every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. This was evidenced by the most recent health report in the file is dated 08/21/2023. 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.) Parent will be notified and required to submit the missing health form. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to be providing a letter explaining the emergency procedures to the parent of each enrolled child. However, the letter failed to include information regarding accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent letter will be updated to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have an open, plastic-lined trash can that contained trash that has possibly been contaminated by human secretions or excrement (eating utensils, plates, cups and napkins). Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new trash can will be purchased to replace can with missing lid. |
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| 2024-04-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 3/7/24. Observed a damaged wall mat with exposed foam around the outlet to the right at the front of the building in the indoor play space. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director repaired the mat while certification representative was at the facility. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On 3/7/24 observed a torn red and blue rest mat with exposed foam in the hall across from Room 121/122. 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.) Replace rest mat. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: On 3/7/24 observed 2 red foam mat pieces with bite marks in Room 121/122. On 3/7/24 observed 5 foam blocks with bite marks in Room 113/114/115. 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.) Removed foam blocks that have bite marks. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The correct address was added for child's physician. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the complete work address 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.) Parent's work address will be completed. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Information was completed. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Completed emergency information showing designated pick-up person's phone number and address. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: On 3/7/24 when children in Room 119/120 went outside, staff did not take the emergency contact information with them for children receiving care. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Copy emergency information and add to bag that is taken outside with the children. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: Children #4 and #5 lacked a health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #4 who had an admission date of 6/30/23 had a health report dated 9/11/23. Child #5 who had an admission date of 8/28/23 had a health report in the file, but it was not dated. 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.) Child #4 and #5 have current health reports. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility had a policy that addressed the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, and distraught child, but the policy did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. 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.) Policy has been updated to include prevention and identification of child maltreatment. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #3 lacked an initial health assessment which included tuberculosis screening by Mantoux method at initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Staff #3 had a Mantoux read date of 8/19/22. 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.) Staff will have a tuberculosis screening redone and added to file. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The file of Staff #1 contained one reference. 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 will provide a written reference. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: On 3/7/24 observed an electrical cord to a fan which was not secured creating a potential strangulation hazard in Room 123. On 3/7/24 observed an air purifier which was not anchored on top of approximately a 2-foot-high metal cabinet creating a potential tipping hazard in Room 121/122. Correction Required: 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.) Electrical cords have been attached to counter to prevent strangulation hazard. Air purifier has been removed. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #2, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years experience with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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.) Documentation of two years' experience has been printed and attached to file. New employee's file will include 2 letters of recommendation which include documentation of experience. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: On 3/7/24 the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the telephone in Room 121/122. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Phone numbers of nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance, and poison control are posted and will be maintained. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: On 3/7/24 a first-aid kit was not in Room 112. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A complete first aid kit has been added to Room #112. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: On 3/7/24 the first-aid kit in Room 121/122 did not contain tweezers and disposable, nonporous gloves. 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.) Tweezers and disposable gloves have been added to first aid kit. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 3/7/24 observed damaged wall mats around 2 outlets with exposed foam at the front of the building in the indoor play space. On 3/7/24 observed rust on the heat register along the left wall from the entrance in Room 123. 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.) Wall mat was replaced. Register was sanded and repainted. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: On 3/7/24 observed drywall with several small holes on the opposite wall across from the side entrance in the indoor play space as well as to the left of the fire extinguisher on the opposite wall of the side entrance in the indoor play space. 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.) Drywall damage was repaired and repainted. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: On 3/7/24 the bathrooms by Room 100 lacked clean, lidded waste receptacles. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lidded waste receptacles were added to bathrooms. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 3/2/23, 4/28/23, 6/20/23, 8/10/23, 10/1/23, 12/22/23, and 2/16/24. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drill is current. Next one scheduled for week of 4/7/24. |
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| 2024-03-07 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested on 3/2/23, 3/27/23, 4/20/23, 5/17/23, 6/12/23, 7/2/23, 7/30/23, 8/10/23, 9/3/23, 10/1/23, 10/26/23, 11/19/23, 12/22/23, 1/19/24, and 2/16/24. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire detection system was tested on 3/7/24. |
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| 2023-03-03 | 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: On 3/8/23 observed blue/orange/red steps and a yellow triangle mat with exposed foam in Room 121/122. 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.) Mats were repaired. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: On 3/8/23 observed foam blocks with bite marks in Room 119/120. 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.) Removed blocks from room. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files Children #5, #6, and #7 lacked child service reports with the reinstating of this regulation on 10/31/22. Child #5, with an admission date of 8/3022, did not have a child service report on file. Child #6, with an admission date of 8/30/22, did not have a child service report on file. Child #7, with an admission date of 8/30/22, did not have a child service report on file. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Complete service reports. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact for Child #2 lacked the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Added street address for physician. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact for Child #2 lacked the complete work address 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.) Add street address to child's parent's work address. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for children in Room 100 was not present when they were receiving care in that room. The emergency contact information was kept in an office beside Room 100. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency information moved to room when children are in care. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1, #2, #3, #6, and #7 lacked a current influenza immunization in accordance with 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. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Received documentation of parents' wishes for the flu vaccine. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health report for Child #4 included a statement which indicated that the child was not able to participate in child care and does not appear to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The health report lacked an explanation why the child was not able to participate in child care and does not appear 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.) Parent returned form to doctor for correction. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility had a policy that addressed the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, and distraught child, but the policy did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The emergency plan did not address volunteer emergency preparedness training as well as volunteers' roles in the event of an emergency. 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.) Policy updated to include prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Emergency plan updated to include volunteer emergency preparedness training and their roles in an emergency event. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: On 3/8/23 Staff persons #2, #4, #8, #9, #10, #11, #14, #15, and #19 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2, #4, #8, #9. #10. #11, #14, #15, and #19 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: an approved Pediatric first aid and CPR curriculum but the trainer is not PQAS certified. Staff persons #3 and #16 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #3 and #16 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: an approved Pediatric first aid and CPR curriculum but the trainer is not PQAS certified and health and safety training. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff persons #2, #3, #4, #8, #9, #10, #11, #14, #15, #16, and #19 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons #2, #3, #4, #8. #9. #10. #11, #14, #15, #16, and #19, staff persons #2, #3, #4, #8, #9, #10. #11, #14, #15, #16, and #19 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.) Pediatric first aid and CPR trainer is now PQAS certified as of 3/8/23. Staff person #3 and #16 completed health and safety training. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #19 lacked documentation of completing the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #19 completed Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality on 10/18/22 instead of Get Started with Center-Based Care Revised 2022. The file of Staff #19 contained no documentation of completing the health and safety update. Correction Required: Staff person #19 will have until April 5, 2023, to complete the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #19 completed the correct training. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The files of Staff #5 and #10 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #5 contained a current health assessment dated 7/29/21 with a previous one dated 6/29/19. The file of Staff #10 contained a current health assessment dated 2/13/23 with a previous one dated 6/3/20. The file of Staff #18 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #18 contained a health assessment dated 1/24/23. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have current health assessments. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The files of Staff #1 and #18 lacked an initial health assessment which included a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Staff #1 had a Mantoux read date of 12/9/20. Staff #18 had a Mantoux read date of 10/5/16. 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.) Staff members will receive tuberculosis screening before returning to work. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.165 Description: Menus Noncompliance Area: The operator did not conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance. The only menu posted was for the current week. 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.) Two-week menu posted. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: On 3/8/23 observed a pair of adult scissors in the top black bin beside the bookcase in Room 112 which were accessible to children. On 3/8/23 observed a cord to a fan and a cord to an air purifier which were not secured creating a potential tripping/strangulation hazard in Room 121/122. On 3/8/23 observed a fan and air purifier on top of a child's table in Room 110 creating a potential tipping hazard. Correction Required: 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.) Adult scissors removed from area accessible to children in room #112. Cords for fan and air purifier were attached to prevent a potential tripping/strangulation hazard in room #121/122. Room #100 fan was removed and air purifer was placed on the floor. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6)/3270.27(f) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)/3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility created an emergency drill log, but it did not address special accommodations the facility used for any category of children, the total number of adults and children participating in the drill, and problems encountered or observations during the drill. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) DHS emergency drill log is now going to be used. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The files of Staff #4, #5, #10, and #18 lacked documentation of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of 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.) Staff completed 12 hours of training and documentation of the training was placed in their files. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, and #19 have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, and #19 must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, and #19 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16. #17. #18. and #19, staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, and #19 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.) Trainer was PQAS certified in training topic on 3/82/3. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #3 and #16 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9) within 90 days of hire. Staff persons #3 and #16 will have until April 5, 2023, to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #3 and #16 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons #3 and #16, staff persons #3 and #16 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 and #16 were supervised until they completed the required training. Training was completed. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Staff #7 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training every 60 months. Staff #7 had documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 2/20/20 with previous training completed on 12/31/14. Staff #19 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Staff #19 had documentation of completing mandated reporter training on 2/6/23. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.) Staff have current mandated reporter training. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked a disclosure statement signed at the time of initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 contained a disclosure statement dated 2/11/23. The file of Staff #5 lacked an FBI Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #5 contained an FBI Clearance dated 10/11/18 with a previous one dated 4/23/13. The file of Staff #8 lacked application for the National Sex Offender Registry Certificate prior to or on the date of initial hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #8 contained a NSOR application dated 7/20/21 and a NSOR dated 7/22/21. The file of Staff #16 lacked a State Police Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #16 contained a State Police Clearance dated 2/3/23 with a previous one dated 1/25/18. The files of Staff #11 and #19 lacked a valid disclosure statement (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The disclosure statement on file for Staff #11 and #19 was not the one updated in 2020. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1, #11, and #19 have valid disclosure statements. Staff have current clearances. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #4 lacked a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #4 contained a written evaluation dated 2/5/23. 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.) Staff #4 has a current evaluation. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(1) - Bachelor's | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b)(1) Description: Bachelor's Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #5 lacked documentation of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) College will be contacted to receive documentation of degree. Staff will be considered as an assistant group supervisor until documentation is received. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: The files of Staff #1, #10, and #18, who were designated as assistant group supervisors, lacked documentation of 2 years experience with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation of 2 years' experience added to staff files. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: On 3/15/23 observed an electrical outlet which lacked a protective receptacle cover beside the door in Room 118. 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.) Protective cover placed in electrical outlet. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On 3/8/23 observed Bic Cover It which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top black bin beside the bookcase in Room 112 which was accessible to children. On 3/8/23 observed Bath and Body Works antibacterial soap which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the bookcase beside the black bins in Room 112 which was accessible to children. On 3/8/23 observed MPC A2Z Disinfecting Glass and Multi-surface Cleaner and Stay Clean Hand Gel Sanitizer "which indicated keep out of the reach of children" on top of the piano in Room 117 which were accessible to children. On 3/8/23 observed Clorox Disinfecting Wipes which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on top of a cubby in Room 118 which was accessible to children. On 3/8/23 observed MPC A2Z Disinfecting Glass and Multi-purpose Cleaner and Febreeze "which indicated keep out of the reach of children" at the handwashing sink in Room 123 which were accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cleaners, disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer, and white out were removed from areas accessible to children. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: On 3/8/23 observed Clorox Odor Defense stored on a shelf with Goldfish crackers in Room 117. 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 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.) Food item removed from area where cleaning supplies are kept. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: The telephone number of the nearest hospital was not posted by the telephones in Room 100, Room 119/120, Room 121/122, and Room 123. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency numbers are updated to include Altoona and Tyrone Hospitals. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: On 3/8/23 a first-aid kit was not present in Room 117 and Room 118. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Add complete first aid kit to room #117 and #118. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 3/8/23 observed 2 screws protruding from the wall in the Infant/Toddler Play Space. On 3/15/23 observed loose fabric at the bottom of the divider which separates Room 117 and Room 118. 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.) Removed screws in infant/toddler space. Loose fabric was removed from room divider. |
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| 2023-03-03 | 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: On 3/8/23 observed peeling paint on the door frame in the Infant/Toddler Outdoor Play Space. 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.) Paint was scraped and repainted on outside door and frame. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: On 3/8/23 observed a sink in the Ladies' Bathroom and a sink in the Men's Bathroom located at the end of the hall which lacked handwashing signs. On 3/8/23 observed a sink the bathroom across from Room 121/122 which lacked a handwashing sign. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Add handwashing signs above each sink. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: On 3/8/23 observed an exit in Room 121/122 which was blocked with a cabinet. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cabinet was moved away from the door. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 2/7/22, 4/6/22, 6/2/22, 7/29/22, 9/28/22, 11/22/22, 1/5/23, and 3/2/23. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility has a current fire drill. |
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| 2023-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days or inspected by a fire safety professional annually. The facility did not have a written record that the fire detection system was tested manually. The facility provided documentation the fire detection system was inspected by a fire protection professional on 2/8/23 but had no documentation for 2022. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Manually conduct testing of fire detection devices every 30 days. |
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| 2022-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed in the 3-day preschool room broken Magna-tiles. Observed in the preschool room located near the office, broken Magna-tiles. 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.) Removed broken Magna-tiles. |
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| 2022-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The files of children #2 and #4 lacked an agreement with the children's dates of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Added admission date to agreement. |
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| 2022-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The files of children #1 and #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the parents' work addresses. The file of child #4 lacked an emergency contact form with the parent's full work address. 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.) Added full addresses to emergency contact forms. |
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| 2022-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the 3-day preschool room lacked emergency contact forms for the children receiving care in the space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Located emergency contact forms in the 3-day preschool room. |
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| 2022-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the gross motor room lacked a posting of a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Posted written plan in room. |
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| 2022-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Observed in the restroom located across from the toddler rooms, Rite Aid brand diaper cream labeled for child #5 with an expiration date of 8-2020; Desitin brand diaper cream labeled for child #6 with an expiration date of 2/2022. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Discarded every diaper cream. |
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| 2022-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)/3270.182(4) - Medication log/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7)/3270.182(4) Description: Medication log/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Noncompliance Area: Observed prescription medications for children #7 and #8 but no medication logs; and Infant's Tylenol labeled for child #9 but no medication log. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Contacted parents for new forms. Instructed workers on the need to maintain medication forms. |
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| 2022-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically was not posted. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Information on how to access the regulations electronically is now included in the parent handbook (page #11). The certificate of compliance is posted at entrance along with the parent handbook. |
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| 2022-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the reviewing the emergency plan with the director, the emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants and toddlers. 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.) Added more detail to the emergency plan. Included accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2022-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #3 had documentation of completing Mandated Reporter training late due to the fact the documents were dated 12-31-14 and 2-20-22. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.) Ensure training is completed in a timely manner. |
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| 2022-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacked out of state clearances prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). The file of staff #2 had documentation of requesting the Child Abuse clearance after the date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). The file of staff #4 had documentation of requesting the PA State Police clearance after the date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). 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 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Request out of state clearances. Staff #1 suspended immediately from child care until clearances are provided. |
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| 2022-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed in the restroom located across from the toddler rooms, Clorox toilet bowl cleaner and Radiance brand disinfectant wipes stored in the cabinet above the toilet accessible due to the fact there was a step stool present at the toilet. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Placed child safety locks on doors. |
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| 2022-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: Observed in the 3-day Preschool program room a first aid kit lacking soap. 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.) Provided soap for first aid kit. |
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| 2022-03-29 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Based on the fire drill log, fire drills were done more than 60 days apart due to the fact the dates documented were 12-8-21 and 2-7-22, which is 61 days. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Practice fire drills before 60 day expires. |
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