Toddlers Patch Childcare Ctr
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-09 | 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 on file for Staff #1 are dated 9/30/22 and 11/1/24, more than 24 months apart. 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.) A current health assessment for Staff #1 is in the file. Staff #1 is a seasonal employee (attends college in the fall and spring). |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: The two most recent emergency plan reviews on file were dated 4/17/25 and 5/1/26, more than 12 months apart. 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.) A current emergency plan review was documented in the emergency response manual with its date of 5/1/26. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Bingo dabbers, labeled keep out of the reach of children, were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the Preschool/School Age room and accessible to children. Various cleaning supplies, labeled keep out of the reach of children, were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Toddler room and 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.) The locks on the cabinet were replaced with new locks and locked securely on the cabinets. Bingo dabbers were disposed of. |
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| 2026-06-09 | 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 Preschool/School Age room, peeling brown paint was observed at the base of the painted tree on the wall. 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 base of the tree was repaired and free of any damaged board. |
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| 2026-01-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-K/SA Room, a clear plastic bin containing engineer toys was observed to be cracked and could cause injury. 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 cracked bin was disposed of and the engineer toys were placed in a new bin. |
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| 2026-01-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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 Pre-K/SA Room, peeling paint was observed on the heat register under the tree mural. 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 peeling paint on the heat register in Pre-K/SA Room was repaired and there is no sign of peeling paint. |
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| 2025-06-17 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In the PreK/School-Age Room, a magnet tile was observed to be cracked along the edge and not in good repair. In the PreK/School-Age Room, a black plastic drawer was observed to contain sharp plastic edges which could cause injury. 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.) While the inspector was at the center, I disposed the broken magnet tile and the black plastic drawer set. |
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| 2025-06-17 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In the bathroom (left), a loose garbage bag was observed covering a urinal and accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To correct this violation the garbage bag was removed from the urinal and a sign for adults only was placed at the urinals. |
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| 2025-06-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the child's health insurance coverage. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To correct this violation, the child 1's parent updated the name of the child's health insurance to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-06-17 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3) Description: Contact when arises Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan lacked a method to contact parents when an emergency situation arises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To correct this violation, I added our method to contact parents regarding an emergency situation to our emergency plan and parent letter. Our method of contact is phone call or message by the director/management to parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency arises. |
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| 2025-06-17 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan lacked a method to inform parents that the emergency has ended and how they can safely reunite with their children. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To correct this violation, I added our method to contact parents, which is a phone call or message from the director/management including the ending of an emergency situation and the instructions on how to safely reunite with their children to our emergency plan and parent letter. |
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| 2025-06-17 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility's two most recent annual fire alarm inspection reports are dated 5/2/24 and 5/8/25, more than 12 months apart. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I explained to the state inspector regarding this violation on the day of the inspection. We called the company to set up an appointment for our annual fire system test and the first appointment they had available before our yearly expiration date was 5/1/25 to which we would have remained in compliance. However, the city was hit by a bad storm on 4/30/25 that took out the center's and neighborhood's power until later in the day on 5/1/25. We weren't able to open the center back up until 5/2/25. When I called for a new appointment date on the May 1st, the soonest appointment they had was 5/8/25. I was even on the cancellation list for any available sooner appointments. This violation is due to natural weather causes or it would have been within compliance. |
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| 2024-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In the toddler room, a sensory table was observed to contain rice that was less than 1 inch in diameter and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During our inspection I removed and discarded the rice from the Toddler Room sensory table and spoke with the staff about only placing objects that are greater than 1 inch in diameter in the sensory table. I also verified this correction with our inspector before she left. |
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| 2024-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact forms for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 lacked the complete address of the listed release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The children's parents completed the addresses for the Release Persons on their child's Emergency Contact Forms and signed with their signature and date of completion. |
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| 2024-06-20 | 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 facility's fire drill log includes dates 5/9/23-7/29/23, which are more than 60 days apart. 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.) All fire drills will be conducted and documented at least once every 60 days. Since the dates listed above in the violation they have been conducted within 60 days of each other. |
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| 2023-06-22 | 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: A broken corner with sharp edges was observed on a plastic tub used to store dramatic play clothes in the PS/SA room. 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 bin was thrown away. |
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| 2023-06-22 | 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: A red adult chair in the infant room was broken. The plastic seat was not connected to the metal frame. The chair had previously been taped, but was no longer stable. 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 adult chair was thrown away. |
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| 2023-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1-6 contained the original agreements. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Original agreements were copied and the original ones were given to the parents. The copies of the Agreements were placed in their corresponding child's files. |
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| 2023-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #6 did not include the address of the individuals 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.) The designated pick-up individuals' addresses for the child was added to her Emergency Contact Form. |
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| 2023-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contained consecutive health reports dated more than 12 months apart. The most recent health report on file is now current. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child had a current and up to date Health Assessment on file. |
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| 2023-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include details regarding continuity of operations as required by Announcement C-22-04. 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.) A Continuity of Operations will be added to Emergency Response Manuel and the appropriate authorities, parents, and staff will be notified properly. |
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| 2023-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: A reusable bottle containing bleach solution, but lacking a label identifying its contents, was observed in the infant room. 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.) The bottle was labeled properly with its contents. |
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| 2023-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(e) Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic Noncompliance Area: Two cans of shaving cream labeled keep out of reach of children were observed in the toddler room. Based on statements made by staff, the shaving cream was intended for art projects. The cans were also labeled "ART" in black marker. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The two cans of shaving cream were thrown away. |
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| 2023-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.72(b)/3270.72(c) - Screened/Good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(b)/3270.72(c) Description: Screened/Good repair Noncompliance Area: Two exterior doors at the facility were open for ventilation on the day of the inspection. Both doors were equipped with two-piece magnetic screens, however a there was a gap in the lower portion of the screen being used in the PS/SA room. The magnetic closures were not fully closed. Additionally, a tear about 3 inches long was observed on the magnetic screen in the infant room door. Correction Required: Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open. Screens shall be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PS/SA door - The gate needs to be placed outside of the screen for the screen to close completely. The gate was placed correctly and the screen closes completely. Infant door - The screen was replaced with a new magnetic screen free of tears and it closes completely. |
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| 2023-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Two toilets used by children were not operable on the day of the inspection. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The two toilets will be repaired or replaced with new toilets. |
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| 2023-06-22 | 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: The rear exit door of the infant room required significant force to open. Statements from staff indicated the door was difficult for them to open. 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.) To help the ease of opening the steel door, WD-40 will be applied to the steel hinges to help open the door more freely. |
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| 2022-06-16 | 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: Broken and cracked areas of plastic were observed on 4 magnetic blocks in the preschool/school age room. A protruding sharp screw was observed where a knob was missing on a play kitchen in the PS/SA room. 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.) All broken magnetic blocks were disposed of immediately.The hole where the exposed screw was inside was covered and is no longer a cause of possible exposure. |
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| 2022-06-16 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.119 - Clean and good repair/Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.119 Description: Clean and good repair/Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: The removable pad of a portable crib in the nursery had a bulging area spanning the full width of one end of the pad. The inner filling has pulled away from the solid back covering of the pad creating the lump. Based on statements made by staff, the portable crib has continued to be used by an infant. 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. 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.) The portable crib pad was removed and disposed of and replaced with a new portable crib pad. |
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| 2022-06-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained an agreement which did not specify the date of the child's 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.) The child's admission date was added to the Agreement and signed/dated by the parent. |
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| 2022-06-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 contained emergency contact information which did not include the address of 1 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.) The addresses were added to the child's Emergency Contact Form and signed/dated by the parent. |
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| 2022-06-16 | 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 child #3 was not present in the child care space where they were receiving care. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator copied the child's Emergency Contact Form and it was placed in a labeled folder in the child's room. |
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| 2022-06-16 | 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 files for staff #1 and #4 contained consecutive health assessments conducted more than 24 months apart. The most recent health assessment on file for both staff is now current. 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 members #1 and #4 have current health assessments in their file. |
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| 2022-06-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation of conducting an annual 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.) An Emergency Drill will be conducted and documented. |
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| 2022-06-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 contained documentation of professional development hours which were completed late. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 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.) Staff member #2 completed 12 hours of annual training. |
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| 2022-06-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3 contained pediatric CPR/FA certification which was completed more than 90 days after hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.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 #3 has current training on file. |
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| 2022-06-16 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Sharp areas of metal were observed on the top of the guard built around the heat source in the older toddler area. 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.) Violation was corrected by placing duct tape around all sharp edges of exposed radiator screening covers. |
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| 2022-06-16 | 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: Two areas of peeling paint were observed on the exterior trim around the door between the toddler room and the 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.) The area will be scraped free of any peeled paint and repainted. |
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| 2022-06-16 | 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 operator did not provide proof of purchase or record of installation for the facility's fire alarm system. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator completed the attestation that is required if you can not provide the proof of purchase record of installation of our fire alarm system. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space the fencing located to the left of the doorway, where the fencing meets the building, was observed to have two exposed bolts facing inward. 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 bolts were flipped outward. In the future will make sure safely constructed and the bolts will be facing outward. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1, who is an 10 month old infant, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent provided an exemption letter. In the future will keep track and double check the physicals and immunizations to keep the flue shot tracking sheet up to date. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1, who has a start date working with children of 11/20/19, lacked documentation of having applied for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification certificate as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). 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 has a valid NSOR certificate on file. In the future I will make sure I always keep a copy of the NSOR forms that we sent out for new employees. |
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| 2020-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the blue bathroom downstairs, which is used by the children in care, three stalls were observed to lack a handwashing sign. In the yellow bathroom downstairs, which is used by the children in care, three stalls were observed to lack 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.) Handwashing signs were posted. In the future handwashing signs will remain posted. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #1, who has been enrolled in care since 8/27/18, contained a child service report that was not completed on or before 6 months; the date of the completed child service report was 5/21/19. The child file for child #2 contained a current child service report that was not completed every 6 months; the dates of the two most recent child service reports are 6/6/18 and 3/11/19. The child file for child #3 lacked a current child service report; the last documented child service report is dated 1/11/17. 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.) As soon as child service report is located for child #3 it will be sent. If it can not be located one will be done. In the future all child service reports will be done every 6 months, signed, and placed in file. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #4, who is a preschool aged child, lacked an updated health report; the last documented health report is dated 9/29/17. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will get a copy of the most recent physical. In the future will set up 90 day reminder to notify parents of when physicals are due and will follow up with reminder every 30 days until physicals are due and turned in. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #2, who is a preschool aged child, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked a current influenza vaccination according to the recommendations of the ACIP; child #2 was last vaccinated on 9/23/15. The child file for child #3, who is preschool aged child, contained a copy of their immunization status which lacked a current influenza vaccination according to the recommendations of the ACIP; child #3 was last vaccinated on 1/26/17. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will talk with parents to see if getting a flu shot is an option. If not and they are against it will have parent or doctor write out an exemption letter. In the future will require parents to turn in a copy of updated immunization records as they receive immunizations. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff file for staff person #1 contained a current health assessment that lacked 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.) Will have her take the paper back to have doctor correct the paper. In the future will look over papers to see if everything is filled out. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Nursery room two bottles were observed to not be labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bottles were labeled. In the future the bottles will be labeled and rechecked to make sure they are still labeled. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler room a spray bottle containing a yellow liquid, which Staff person #2 identified as bleach water, was observed to lack a label specifying the contents. 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.) The spray bottle was labeled. In the future bottles will be pre-labeled for contents when given to each room to use. |
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| 2019-06-04 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Nursery room a blue square carpet was observed to be torn and frayed on the back right corner closest to the wall causing it not to be in good repair. 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 carpet will be repaired or replaced. In the future staff will do a daily overview to ensure all equipment is in good repair. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool / School-Aged room a plastic dinosaur was observed to be missing two legs and a plastic toy dog food can was observed to be bent causing both toys to not to be in good repair. In the Nursery room two blue play mats were observed to have frayed edges causing the mats not to be in good repair. 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 toys were thrown away. The play mats will be repaired. In the future toys and equipment will be checked regularly to make sure they are in good repair. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Nursery room a young toddler was observed to be playing with the buckle of a bouncy seat that was frayed allowing for the potential to have the frayed pieces be pulled off and become a choking hazard. 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 bouncy seat was removed from the child care space. In the future staff will check toys and equipment to ensure there are no objects less than 1 inch accessible to children who are still placing things in their mouths. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Toddlers room, at approximately 1:00pm during nap time, Staff person #8 was observed to be sitting in a chair with her back to three children who were napping behind her making it difficult for Staff person #8 to properly see, direct, and assess those children. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff repositioned herself to allow to be able to properly supervise all children. In the future staff will position themselves in the room to be able to see all children at all times. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #1 lacked an updated child service report; the last documented child service report on file is dated 1/17/17. The child file for child #2 lacked an updated child service report; the last documented child service report on file is dated 5/31/17. The child file for child #3 contained child service reports that were not completed every 6 months; the dates of the child service reports on file were 6/1/17 and 3/14/18. The child file for child #4 lacked an updated child service report; the last documented child service report on file is dated 5/25/17. The child file for child #5 lacked a child service report. 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.) Child #2, #3, and #4 contain updated child service reports. Child service reports will be completed on child #1 and #5. In the future will ensure child service reports are done every 5 months |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #1 and #5 lacked the admission date. 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.) The admission dates were added. In the future will always make sure admission date is added to agreement form prior to start date. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #1, who is a young toddler, lacked an updated health report; the last documented health report on file is dated 6/9/17. The child file for child #5, who is a young toddler, lacked an updated health report; the last documented health report on file is dated 12/14/16. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents will provide a copy of child's most recent physical. In the future will develop a master health assessment calendar to help track when health reports are due. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #2, who is a older toddler, lacked an updated health report; the last documented health report on file is dated 8/5/16. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents will provide a copy of child's most recent physical. In the future will develop a master health assessment calendar to help track when health reports are due. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool / School-Age room a Ventolin which expired January 2018 was observed. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Ventolin will be returned to the parent. In the future medications will be checked regularly and the expiration dates will be listed on a master sheet on the medication log to inform staff of when it needs to be renewed. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Nursery room a lidded waste receptacle used to dispose of soiled diapers was observed 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.) Current garbage can was replaced with a hands-free covered can. in the future diapering area will always have a hands free covered can. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff file for staff person #2, who has a rehire date of 4/12/18, contained an initial health report dated 6/2/16 which was conducted more than 12 months prior to providing initial service 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.) Staff person #2 will go get a new health assessment done. In the future, if they are rehired, the will provide a physical from within a year or a current one before start date. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff file for staff person #2, who has a rehire date of 4/12/18, contained an tuberculosis screening dated 11/5/12, which was conducted more than 12 months prior to providing 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.) Staff person #2 will obtain a new TB test. In the future, if they are rehired, the will provide a TB test from within a year or a current one before start date. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff file for staff person #1 contained a health assessment that lacked examination for communicable disease and the results of the 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.) Staff person #1 will get physical completed by physician. In the future will check to make sure all boxes are checked off and completed upon receiving the physical. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Nursery room an infant bottle was observed to not be labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle was labeled. In the future everything will be labeled. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child file for child #1 contained an emergency contact information and financial agreement form that were not reviewed and updated every 6 months by the parent. The dates of review and update are 6/8/17 and 3/27/18. The child file for child #2 contained an emergency contact information and financial agreement form that were not reviewed and updated every 6 months by the parent. The dates of the last review and update is 6/1/17. The child file for child #3 contained an emergency contact information and financial agreement form that were not reviewed and updated every 6 months by the parent. The dates of review and update are 6/1/17 and 3/14/18. The child file for child #4 contained an emergency contact information and financial agreement form that were not reviewed and updated every 6 months by the parent. The dates of review and update are 6/1/17 and 3/14/18. The dates of review and update are 6/8/17 and 3/27/18. The child file for child #5 contained an emergency contact information and financial agreement form that were not reviewed and updated every 6 months by the parent. The dates of the last review and update for the emergency contact form is 7/17/17 and financial agreement form is dated 6/8/17. 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.) Parents will review emergency contact and agreement forms, update if needed, and sign. In the future will ensure paperwork is reviewed and updated by parents every 6 months. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A yellow desk located in the hallway was observed to have thumb tacks, two hammers, a screw driver, and a stapler in an unlocked drawer which was considered accessible to children who walk past the desk on their way to the restroom. In the Preschool / School Age room a child gate preventing access to the teacher desk was observed to be unlocked allowing access to a hammer, a screw driver, and a pair of pliers which were located inside an unlocked desk drawer. 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.) The thumb tacks, hammers, screw driver, stapler, and pliers were made inaccessible. In the future tools will remain in a locked locker and office supplies will be kept inaccessible to the children at all times. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #3, who has a re-hire start date of 1/6/18, Staff person #4, who has a start date of 9/14/17, and Staff person #5, who has a start date of 10/9/17, all lacked documentation of receiving training on the facility emergency plan at time of initial employment. The documented emergency plan training on file is dated is 4/16/18. 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.) All staff files contain documentation of emergency plan training. In the future will ensure staff are trained on the emergency plan within 7 days of hire and documentation is in the file. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff file for staff person #3, who has a re-hire start date of 1/6/18, lacked a signed disclosure statement at time of hire. The staff file for staff person #3 also lacked a valid State Police clearance; only the record check request was on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 signed a new disclosure statement. Staff person #3 will obtain proper documentation of valid State Police clearance. In the future there will always be the actual clearance on file and not the record request check. New disclosure statement will be completed when rehiring former staff members. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool / School Age room, at approximately 9:15am, Staff person #5, Staff person #6, and 23 preschool and school aged children were observed. Staff person #5 stated that staff person #7, who was in ratio prior to this certification reps. arrival, was not feeling well and left to get her medication. 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 in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #7 returned and the room resumed compliance with ratio. In the future if there would be an emergency additional staff will be called to come in to ensure compliance with ratio at all times. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A yellow desk located in the hallway was observed to have a small bottle of Bic Cover-it correction fluid labeled 'Keep Away from Children' in an unlocked drawer which was considered accessible to children who walk past the desk on their way to the restroom. In the Preschool / School Age room a child gate preventing access to the teacher desk was observed to be unlocked allowing access to a bottle of Uni-Solve Adhesive Remover labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' which was located inside an unlocked desk drawer. 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.) All toxics were made inaccessible. In the future toxics will be kept in a locked area away from children. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Toddler room a spray bottle containing a clear liquid, which staff identified as bleach water, was observed to be unlabeled. 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.) Spray bottle was labeled. in the future toxics will be correctly labeled. |
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| 2018-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool / School-Aged room, ceiling tiles were observed to have some stains from water damage causing them not to be in good repair. In the Nursery room a part of the ceiling near the changing table was observed to be missing a cover exposing a square shaped hole in the plaster. 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 ceiling tiles will be replaced and a cover for the exposed ceiling will be purchased. In the future if there is any visible damage to ceiling tiles they will be replaced. |
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| 2018-04-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool / School Age Room, at approximately 10:00am, 2 staff and 9 preschool aged children were observed. Each staff were asked to identify and name the children who they were responsible for. Staff person #1 stated she was not in ratio. Staff person #2 identified and named 8 children leaving 1 child unaccounted for. When staff person #2 was asked again to identify and name the children who she was responsible for staff person #2 named all 9 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.) Staff will start to utilize tags that contain the children's names that they are responsible for at all times. Staff person #2 was given tags of the 9 children that she was responsible for. During shift changes or breaks staff will communicate with the relieving staff which children they are responsible for and hand over the tags for those children to help insure staff know which children they are responsible for and that supervision of all children is maintained. |
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| 2018-03-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(a)(1) - Shelter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan did not provide for an in shelter location within the facility for the children to go to in the event of an emergency. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An location within the facility will be added to the emergency plan. In the future emergency plan will always contain an in shelter location for emergency's. |
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| 2018-03-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff file for staff person #1, who has a start date working with children of 10/9/17 and staff person #2, who has a start date working with children of 9/14/17, lacked documentation of having received emergency plan training at time of initial employment. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 and #2 will be training on the emergency plan. In the future all new staff will complete emergency plan training within a week of employment. |
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| 2018-03-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff file for staff person #3 lacked a valid FBI clearance. The FBI clearance on file contained a rap sheet with no disposition reported. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #3--- may not work unsupervised in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 will contact magistrate to obtain proper documentation of disposition. In the future director will check over all of the clearances and rap sheets to ensure all proper documentation is provided. |
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| 2018-03-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 3/29/18, at approximately 10:15am in the Preschool/School Age Room, 2 staff and 17 preschool aged and school aged children were present. Staff person #4 named 6 preschool aged and school aged children and staff person #5 named 11 preschool aged children causing staff person #5 to be over ratio. 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 in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Groups were divided to maintain proper staff: child ratios. In the future as soon as a child arrives they will be signed in as well as added to the ratio board and a staff member will be designated as responsible for that child. Staff: child ratios will be maintained at all times. |
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| 2018-03-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the main entrance/stairwell which is used by children 5 years of age or younger, an electrical outlet located on the wall to the right of the entrance doorway was observed to be missing a protective outlet cover. 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 exposed electrical outlet was covered with a safety plug. In the future director will ensure all outlets are covered and if any staff member needs to use the outlet they will replace the safety plug as soon as they are finished using the outlet. |
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| 2018-03-29 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon entry into the Toddler Room, on the far right side where circle time is had, damaged plaster causing a slight separation between the wall and baseboard causing a hole in the wall was observed to the left of the red door. 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.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 wall will be repaired by patching the hole. In the future all walls will be kept in good repair. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A soiled doll was observed in the Older Toddler area. The toy kitchen set in the Young Toddler area was observed to be covered in a sticky substance. The drawers on two shelves by the television in the PS/SA room were observed to be missing handles, causing pinch points, A broiken bin containing magnet dolls was observed in the PS/SA room. 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 soiled doll was thrown away. The toy kitchen was cleaned and sanitized correctly. The shelves/drawers were repaired to cover any pinch points. The broken toy bin was thrown away. All toys/surfaces will be cleaned, sanitized and checked daily for any broken or unsafe use. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A child was observed to be sleeping on an unlabeled play mat in the Older Toddler area. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child`s parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child woke and was no longer sleeping on the play mat during the inspection. All children will be placed on their own labeled mat for rest/nap time. Play mats will only be used for play purposes. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained consecutive Child Service Reports dated more than 6 months apart. 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.) Child #1 has a current Child Service Report. All children will have Child Service Reports completed and signed by a parent every 6 months with the exception of school age children who attend our center 15 hours or less weekly. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, #2, #4 and #5 contained agreements that lacked the children's times of care. 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.) All child agreement forms will be filled out completely including the child's arrival and departure time.On June 28, 2017 the parents added the times of care for child #1, #2, #4, and #5 on the Agreement Forms. In the future we will make sure parents fill out the times of care on the Agreements with every enrollment. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #2 and #3 contained emergency contact forms that lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parents. 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 emergency contact forms will be filled out completely including parent's work addresses and telephone numbers.On June 28, 2017 we had the parents add their work information with phone numbers on the Emergency Contact Forms for child #2 and #3. In the future we will make sure all the information is filled out completely before enrollment and at every 6 month updates. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #4 and #5 contained emergency contact forms that lacked addresses for the release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All emergency contact forms will be filled out completely including the addresses of release persons.On June 28, 2017 the parents of child #4 and #5 added the addresses for the release persons or they decided to remove that person from the release form. In the future all information will be filled out before enrollment and every time for the 6 month updates. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #5 contained a most recent health report dated more than 6 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All infants/young toddler will have a new health assessment in their files every 6 months. We will contact the parent today to see if a 2 year old check up was completed and request a copy of that health assessment or if one wasn't completed we will request that we need a copy of the child's health assessment as soon as possible. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A Sulfamethoxazole bottle was observed to be accessible to children in a diaper bag on the bottom of the cubbies in the downstairs hallway. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication was removed from the child care space on the day of the inspection. We will check diaper bags daily for any medication. All medication will be documented and locked in our medicine box inaccessible to children. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Written parental consent for administration was not present in the facility for Sulfamethoxazole labeled for Child #6. 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.) All medication will be documented and placed in our locked medicine box inaccessible to children. We will post a notice and include in our Parent Handbook addressing the parents to not leave medication in any childs bag for any reason. We will check bags daily for any medication left in bags. If there is un-needed medication we will give it back to the parents to take with them. If the child needs medication for that day the parents will fill out a Medication Log along with a doctors note (if needed) for that medication. We will lock up all medication in our locked medicine box at all times inaccessible to children. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart. 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.) Staff #2 has a current health assessment on file. All staff will have a health assessment completed and filed every 2 years during employment. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The general liability insurance available at the facility did not indicate coverage at the specific facility address. 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 liability insurance will have the facility address listed on the policy. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1 and #2 contained emergency contact forms with consecutive updates completed more than 6 months apart. 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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 and #2 have current updates on file. All emergency contacts will be updated within a 6 month time frame. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that lacked parental signatures to consent for emergency medical care and the administration of first-aid. Correction Required: A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We obtained full signature of parent for all consents on the emergency contact form. In the future we will only accept parents signatures for the consent of emergency medical care an administration of first-aid along with any other consents. We will not accept parents initials for the consents. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person #1, #3 and #4 lacked documentation of initial emergency plan training. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1, #3 and #4 have current emergency plan training. All staff will receive training regarding emergency plan at the time of their initial employment and every year and any time the plan is updated. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person #1 and #3 contained documentation of Mandated Child Abuse Reporter training completed after 90 days of employment. 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 Person #1 and #3 have current training on file. In the future, all staff will complete mandated reporting training within 90 days of hire. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A lotion was observed on a shelf, accessible to children, in the PS/SA room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The lotion bottle was placed in the staff's locked cubby, inaccessible to children. In the future all toxins will be placed in locked cabinets inaccessible to children. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An unlabeled spray bottle containing an unknown liquid was observed under the sink in the Young Toddler area. Toxic rubbing alcohol was observed setting next to pasta boxes on the top shelf of the cabinet in the kitchen area of the PS/SA area. 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.) The unlabeled spray bottle was correctly labeled and locked in our cupboard. The pasta boxes were labeled "for craft use only" and placed in our art cupboards. The rubbing alcohol bottles were labeled "noodle dye" and locked in our art cabinet. In the future all toxins used for art will be labeled correctly and placed in locked art cabinets only. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Two first-aid kit bags were observed to be accessible to children, hanging on a low hook in the PS/SA room. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) First aid bags were moved to an area unaccessible to children. In the future the first aid bags will be placed in our office which is away and inaccessible to children. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Water damage was observed on the bottom of the wall in the last stall of the yellow bathroom. A fence pole was observed to lack a connection to the post in the back right corner of the outdoor play space. A spider/insect web/nest was observed under the stairs in the outdoor play space, behind the mats, attached to a plastic structure. Splintering wood and two exposed nails were observed on the right handrail leading down the stairs to the outdoor play space. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility`s outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Water damage will be repaired and any damaged walls will be replaced. The fence post will be reconnected and fastened properly. The insect next was removed. Splintering wood will be sanded down to avoid any splintering wood. The nails will be replaced and all outdoor equipment will be checked and maintained on a daily basis. In the future all surfaces will be cleaned with soap and water followed by sanitizing/disinfecting the surfaces correctly at all times. Daily checks for any hazards will be done and corrected if a hazard arises. |
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| 2017-06-27 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed on the window sill between the Older Toddler area and the Infant Room, on the bottom of the radiator in the Young Toddler area and around the windows on the outside of the structure, as observed from the 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.) Any peeling paint will be sanded and repainted. In the future any signs of peeling paint or broken plaster will be repaired/repainted immediately. |
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| 2017-04-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a)/3270.119 - Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon assessment of supervision and ratio in the Infant room at 3:35 PM on 5/16/17, infants were observed sleeping in bouncy chairs and swings. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child`s parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.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.) Anytime a child falls asleep they will be placed in their labeled crib immediately. In the future, we will limit the amount of time in the bouncy chairs and swings to help ensure that any sleep will be done in cribs. |
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| 2017-04-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon assessment of supervision and ratio in the School-age Area at 6:00 PM on 4/18/17,, Staff #1 was asked to present the names of the children in her assigned group. Staff #1 reported she was new and did not know the names of any of the children. Staff #1 lacked a grouping aid to assist her in knowing the names of the children. Upon assessment of supervision and ratio in the PS area at 3:30 PM on 5/16/17, 20 PS children were present with Staff #3 and #4. When asked to present the children in their assigned groups, both staff named the same child, excluding one of the children from being named. 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.) We assign tags with children's names on them to each teacher. All new staff is not part of ratio until they are familiar with the children and their names. In the future, we will continue this process. The teachers will stay with their designated group of children. |
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| 2017-04-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) - No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon entry to the facility at 3:30 PM on 5/16/17, Staff #5 was observed to be using harsh and demeaning language with the YT and OT children in her care. Staff #5 was yelling, pointing and singling out children with harsh language. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child`s family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child`s family.A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The teacher was warned about her inappropriate way of speaking to the children. Better language techniques were discussed and observations were conducted frequently to ensure this would not happen again. In the future, all staff will be properly trained and observed to make sure they are providing the best care possible. |
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