Early Learning Childrens Academy
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 6-15-2026 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that child #1 was left unattended outside of the building. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #1 and #2 were terminated from their positions at the facility. |
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| 2026-06-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 6-15-2026 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff persons #1 and #2 did not know the whereabouts of child #1. 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 persons #1 and #2 were terminated from their positions at the facility. All staff were reminded of the importance of knowing the names and number of children in care they are responsible for. |
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| 2026-05-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 5-13-2026 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that a former staff person #1 left 4 children unattended in the classroom. 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.) The staff person is no longer employed with the facility. |
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| 2026-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the wooden shelves in Room 3 were dirty and had adhesive residue. The baby dolls, Step 2 toy kitchen burner and toy bin in Room 5 were dirty The children's mirror in Room 6 was dirty. The wooden toy blocks and play food in Room 7 was dirty. 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 adhesive was removed from all shelves. The dolls and burner have been deep cleaned. The mirrors have been wiped down |
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| 2026-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the refrigerator in Room 2 was 60° F. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The refrigerator has been set at a lower temp. Temp is now reading 40 degrees fahrenheit |
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| 2026-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.121(a) - Review policies and procedures | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.121(a) Description: Review policies and procedures Noncompliance Area: On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the parent handbook did not address the facility's clothing and supervision policy. Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The handbook has been rewritten to add in the facility's clothing and supervision policy. The new handbook will be sent to all families at ELCA. |
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| 2026-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of child #4 and #5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fees have been established on each agreement form |
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| 2026-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2) Description: Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #5 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The date has been specified on the agreement form |
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| 2026-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's arrival and departure times have been added to the agreement form |
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| 2026-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of child #3, #4, #7 and #8 did not include information on the child's special needs as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact forms have been updated with information on child's special needs, |
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| 2026-03-06 | 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: On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of child #1 and #5 did not include the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. 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.) The health insurance policy has been added to the emergency contact forms |
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| 2026-03-06 | 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: On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #6 did not include the address 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 address of the individual who is allowed to pick up has been added to the emergency contact form |
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| 2026-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, there was a bottle of disinfectant spray and sanitizing spray bottles on the wooden cabinet next to the sink in Room 8. 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 cleaning materials will be locked inside the cabinet |
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| 2026-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the water temperature in the Infants room was 140° F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Make sure all classrooms water temperature is 110 degree fahrenheit or below. |
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| 2026-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit in Room 6 was in an unlocked drawer accessible to children. 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.) The lock on the drawer has been replaced |
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| 2026-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.75(c)/3270.178 - Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c)/3270.178 Description: Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit Noncompliance Area: On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit inside the transportation was missing scissors, tweezers and gauze. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Scissors, tweezers, and gauze were placed in the emergency kit in the vehicle |
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| 2026-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the sink in Room 3 and the light switch in Room 7 was dirty. The outdoor play space contained trash in both sides. The refrigerator in Room 8 was dirty. 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 sink, light switch, refrigerator has been deep cleaned. The trash on the playground has been picked up. |
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| 2026-03-06 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the wall border/paint in the vestibule near Room 5 leading to the outdoor play space had peeling paint. 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.) Fixed on site. |
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| 2025-10-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: On 10-23-2025 during an Allocated unannounced visit, emergency contact information was missing for several children in Room 2 (Young toddlers), Room 5 (Older toddlers), and Room 7 (Preschool). 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.) All classrooms will be updated with the correct emergency contact forms for all students in the classroom. |
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| 2025-10-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: On 10-23-2025 during an Allocated unannounced visit, the files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include health assessments. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #1 and #2 cannot work in a childcare position until health assessments have been received. |
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| 2025-10-23 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: On 10-23-2025 during an Allocated unannounced visit, the file of staff person #2 contained questionable reference letters. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member will gather all contact information for the persons who wrote the reference letters |
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| 2025-08-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: On 8-21-2025 during an unannounced visit, there was no file for staff person #4 at the facility. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The completed staff file has been obtained |
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| 2025-08-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: On 8-21-2025 during an unannounced visit, the files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include proof of education. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members proof of education has been placed in their files. |
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| 2025-08-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: On 8-21-2025 during an unannounced visit, the file of staff person #2 did not include Health and Safety trainings. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health and Safety training has been completed |
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| 2025-08-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: On 8-21-2025 during an unannounced visit, staff person #4 had no clearances on file at the facility. The file of staff person #5 did not include a disclosure statement. The file of staff person #2 did not include a Mandated reporter training. The file of staff person #3 did not include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and NSOR records. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons #1 and #4- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Persons #1 and #4- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #1 and #4 will not work in a childcare position at the facility until all clearances have been obtained. |
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| 2025-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the white and gray toy kitchen sink piece was missing with a screw sticking up. 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.) To correct this issue, the entire toy kitchen unit was immediately removed from the classroom, discarded, and replaced with a new, fully intact and safe play kitchen. The new unit was inspected before placement to ensure it met all safety standards and was free from any sharp edges, loose parts, or exposed hardware. |
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| 2025-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Description: Written plan/Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, a written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted in Room 5 (Pre-K Room). Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider posted a written plan of daily activities and routines in the childcare space on site. |
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| 2025-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not have clearance tracking for an NSOR clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- 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 #2 is no longer working at the facility. |
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| 2025-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.61(b) - Care space not play space at same time | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(b) Description: Care space not play space at same time Noncompliance Area: On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, Room 3 was set up as an indoor play space. Correction Required: Indoor child care space may not be used simultaneously as play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Room 3 has been set up as a Pre-K classroom and is no longer a play space. |
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| 2025-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.61(h) - Exceeding Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(h) Description: Exceeding Capacity Noncompliance Area: On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, Room 2 (Young Toddler Room) exceeded the capacity of 9 by having 10 children in care. Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To correct this, classroom assignments were immediately adjusted to ensure that each child is placed in a room that aligns with the approved capacity limits. One child was moved to another appropriate classroom with available space to bring Room 2 back into compliance. |
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| 2025-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.62(b)(2) - Toddler - 50 sq ft/child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.62(b)(2) Description: Toddler - 50 sq ft/child Noncompliance Area: On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the Outdoor toddler play space exceeded the capacity of 7 by having 10 children in the space. Correction Required: The minimum outdoor or indoor play space required per young or older toddler is 50 square feet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To correct this, we have adjusted our outdoor play schedule to ensure that only the appropriate number of children occupy the space at one time. A schedule has been implemented, allowing smaller groups of toddlers to use the outdoor play area in staggered intervals. This ensures that the space is used within its licensed capacity at all times. Staff have been informed of the new schedule and are responsible for monitoring group sizes during outdoor activities. |
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| 2025-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, there was Expo white board cleaner in an unlocked drawer in Room 6 (Older Toddler 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.) Upon discovery, the cleaner was immediately removed and placed in a locked cabinet designated for cleaning supplies and other potentially hazardous materials. All classroom drawers and storage areas were checked to ensure no other toxic materials were accessible to children. |
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| 2025-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit in Room 7 (Preschool Room) was missing gauze and tape and needed more band-aids. The first-aid kit in Room 8 was missing soap and gloves. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediately following the inspection, both first-aid kits were restocked with all required items, including soap, adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors, and nonporous disposable gloves. A full check of all classroom first-aid kits was also conducted to ensure all kits throughout the facility are complete and fully stocked. |
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| 2025-03-28 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the sink in Room 6 (Older Toddler Room) was clogged. The white and gray cabinet doors in Room 7 (Preschool Room) were dirty. 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 sink in Room 6 was promptly reported to maintenance and has since been unclogged and checked to ensure proper drainage. In Room 7, the white and gray cabinet doors were thoroughly cleaned the same day to restore cleanliness and maintain a sanitary environment for the children. |
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| 2025-03-28 | 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: On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the sink in the Toddlers bathroom was clogged and the 3rd stall was locked with a bedding pad inside. 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 maintenance team was notified immediately, and the clogged sink has since been cleared and is now functioning properly. The locked stall was opened, the bedding pad was removed, and the stall was cleaned and returned to proper use. Staff were reminded that bathroom stalls are not to be used for storage under any circumstances. |
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| 2025-03-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: On 3-12-2025 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that an incident report was not given to the parent or retained at the facility in the child's file. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An incident report was completed and sent to the parent via email to document the incident that occurred. Parent was also emailed confirmation that the alleged incident was reported to Childline. |
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| 2024-11-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: On 11-27-2024 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff person #1 used physical punishment by hitting a child on the hand. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider has released staff person #1 from their position. A staff meeting was held, reinforcing that no form of physical punishment is acceptable. |
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| 2024-11-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: On 11-27-2024 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff person #1 used harsh language towards child #1. Correction Required: 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 provider has released staff person #1 from their position. A staff meeting was held, reinforcing that harsh language towards children is not acceptable. |
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| 2024-11-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 11-27-2024 during a complaint investigation, the Infant room had 10 infants with 2 teachers, the Pre-K room had 12 children with 1 teacher, the Young toddler 1 room had 7 children with 1 teacher, and the Older toddler 2 room had 8 children with 1 teacher. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider has hired 2 new staff persons that will start on 12-2-2024. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On 7-31-2024 during a follow-up visit, plastic gloves were in a disinfectant wipes container on the floor of the Toddlers bathroom. Continued noncompliance from an unannounced visit on 7-10-2024. 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.) We will immediately remove the plastic gloves from the disinfectant wipes container and ensure all cleaning materials are stored in a locked cabinet that is inaccessible to children. Staff will be retrained on proper storage procedures for cleaning and toxic materials to prevent future noncompliance. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.136(b) - Parent info communicable diseases | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.136(b) Description: Parent info communicable diseases Noncompliance Area: On 7-10-2024 during a Complaint investigation, it was verified that the facility did not inform parents of all enrolled children of a communicable disease outbreak in the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall inform parents of enrolled children when there is a suspected outbreak of a communicable disease or an outbreak of an unusual illness that represents a public health emergency in the opinion of the Department of Health. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will notify parents of all enrolled children if an outbreak of a communicable disease or unusual illness represents a public health emergency. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: On 7-10-2024 during an unannounced visit, staff person #2 did not have a health assessment on file. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To address the noncompliance issue identified on 7-10-2024, we will ensure that staff person #2 obtains a complete health assessment, including a physical examination and the necessary medical documentation to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Staff person #2 will be suspended from work until the health assessment is completed and all required documentation is provided. We will schedule an appointment for staff person #2 with a healthcare provider immediately. Once the health assessment is completed, we will ensure that the written report, including the results of the tuberculin skin test, x-rays, or other relevant medical documentation, is added to staff person #2's personnel file. Additionally, we will review the health assessment records of all staff members to confirm that they are up-to-date and complete. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: On 7-10-2024 during an unannounced visit, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have two written, nonfamily references in files. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To address the noncompliance issue identified on 7-10-2024, we will ensure that staff persons #1 and #2 obtain two written, nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to serve as facility personnel. We will immediately notify staff persons #1 and #2 of the requirement and provide them with a deadline of two weeks to submit the required references. During this period, staff persons #1 and #2 will be suspended from work until the references are received and added to their personnel files. We will assist them in identifying suitable individuals to provide the references and offer guidance on the process. Once the references are obtained, we will review and verify their authenticity before including them in the respective personnel files. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On 7-10-2024 during an unannounced visit, a spray bottle in the preschool bathroom contained bleach. Plastic gloves were in a disinfectant wipes container on the floor. 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.) To address the noncompliance issue identified during the unannounced visit on 7-10-2024, we will immediately remove the spray bottle containing bleach and the plastic gloves from the preschool bathroom and secure them in a locked storage area inaccessible to children. We will conduct a thorough inspection of all storage areas to ensure that all cleaning and toxic materials are properly stored and locked away. Additionally, we will provide all staff members with additional training on the proper storage and handling of these materials, emphasizing the importance of keeping them out of children's reach. Clear and visible signs will be placed in the bathroom and storage areas to remind staff of the storage requirements. We will also establish a routine check system where designated staff members will inspect bathrooms and storage areas daily to ensure compliance. |
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| 2024-07-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: On 7-10-2024 during an unannounced visit, pipes in the Preschool bathroom had chipping paint. 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.) To address the noncompliance issue identified on 7-10-2024, we will take immediate action to correct the chipping paint on the pipes in the preschool bathroom. First, we will temporarily restrict access to the bathroom to ensure the safety of the children while the issue is being addressed. Next, we will hire a professional to remove the chipping paint and repaint the pipes using non-toxic, child-safe paint. After the repainting is completed, we will inspect the work to ensure that no peeling or damaged paint remains. |
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| 2024-03-27 | 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: On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the straps of the highchairs in infant Rm #2 were dirty. The trays also presented dirt. 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.) I have provided the infant room with new high chairs. We will take the coverings off as well as the straps and make sure everything is neat and clean. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the refrigerator in Rm #2 was 58° F. The refrigerator in Rm #7 was 56° F. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Refrigerator temperatures have been turned down. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #11 and #14 did not have the fee amount listed. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fee agreements have been updated. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the files of children #1, #2, #4, #8, #9, #10, #13 and #14 did not have child service reports. The agreement forms of children #10, #11 and #14 did not have services listed. 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.) The CSR's have been provided. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #8 and #14 did not have the arrival and departure times for children. 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.) The forms have been updated. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #1 did not have release persons listed. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's file has been updated. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #14, #16 and #17 did not have the date of admission listed. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The children's files have been updated. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact of child #12 did not contain information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's files have been updated. |
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| 2024-03-27 | 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: On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact of child #14 did not have the health insurance policy number listed. 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.) The child's files have been updated. |
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| 2024-03-27 | 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: On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms for children #12, #15, and #18 did not have the release persons address listed. 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 files have been updated. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contacts of children #1, #2, #3, #8, #10, #13, #19 and #20 were not updated. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have updated the children's file. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the files of children #3 and #6 did not contain an updated health assessment. 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.) We have updated the children's files |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.15(b) - Building Codes | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.15(b) Description: Building Codes Noncompliance Area: On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the provider was unable to provide a certificate of occupancy for the facility. Correction Required: The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance issued by the Department under this chapter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have asked building maintenance for the certificate of occupancy. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.174 - Age of Driver = 18 Yrs. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.174 Description: Age of Driver = 18 Yrs. Noncompliance Area: On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the transportation operator's driver's license on file, staff person #1, was expired. Correction Required: The operator of the vehicle shall be 18 years of age or older and shall have a valid operator's license. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider sent an updated driver's license for staff person #1. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the financial agreement forms for children #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #10, #13 and #17 were not updated. 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.) We have updated the children's files |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(6) Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Noncompliance Area: On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact for child #9 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have corrected the child's file. |
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| 2024-03-27 | 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: On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the facility's Emergency plan showed that it wasn't updated within the year. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan will be updated so that all dates match. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the facility's updated emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality or the county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan has been updated and sent to the local municipality. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the infant room had 11 infants with 2 teachers, leaving the room out of ratio. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provide will ensure that classrooms are checked often for ration. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the outlets by the dramatic play area in Rm #7 was missing protective receptacle covers. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have made sure all outlets have receptacle covers. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the bathroom across from Rm #5 had a container of disinfectant wipes open on the floor and an unlabeled spray bottle containing bleach and water on the washing machine. 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 provider will reiterate to the staff that toxins should be kept in a locked cabinet or out of the reach of children. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the first aid kit in Rm #5 was missing soap. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have placed soap in the first aid kit. |
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| 2024-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the play kitchen in Rm #5 presented dirt. 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.) Teachers cleaned the play kitchen on site. |
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| 2024-03-27 | 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: On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the bathroom in Rm #3 had a toilet that did not flush and was very dirty. It was also used for storing children's mats and buckets. The bathroom in Rm #4 was being used as storage with children's sleeping mats, low children's eating chair and play equipment. 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 bathrooms have been cleaned out. |
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| 2023-03-16 | 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: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child # 1 did not include the medical coverage policy number. 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.) The parent will be required to include the child's medical policy number on the emergency contact form that captures the emergency contact information. |
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| 2023-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #4 and #5 did not have an updated influenza immunization within the last year. There were no exemption letters on file. 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. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents will be required to update the influenza immunization for their child or provide an exemption letter. |
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| 2023-03-16 | 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: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written policy identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. Also, the facility had an emergency plan that did not include all facility persons and their duties during an emergency. The facilities emergency plan did not outline the continuity of operations during an emergency. Staff #3 and 4 did not have the health and safety update training completed. 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.) The provider will develop a written plan and review with staff a policy identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The provider will update the emergency plan to include all facility persons and their role during an emergency. The provider will update their emergency plan to include continuity of operations that will include backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster. Staff #3 and 4 will provide documentation of the completion of the health and safety update. |
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| 2023-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #5 did not have an updated health assessment in the last 24 months. The most recent health assessment was dated 7-24-2020. 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 #5 will provide an updated health report dated within the last 24 months. |
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| 2023-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation of the completion an emergency drill being performed in the last 12 months. 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.) The provider will conduct an emergency drill at the facility and document it on the "Emergency Drill Documentation" form. |
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| 2023-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff # 3 did not have verification of the completion of 12 clock hours of childcare training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 will provide verification of the completion of 12 clock hours of childcare training and the provider will retain the documentation in the staff file. |
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| 2023-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had a CPR and first-aid that was not conducted by an instructor that was not PQAS approved and the program was not PQAS approved. The CPR training also did not contain the word "pediatric" in the title. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will obtain," Pediatric CPR and first-aid" certification from and approved PQAS program from an approved PQAS instructor. Staff #1 will be supervised until the training is completed. |
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| 2023-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff # 3 did not have a documented fire safety training since October of 2021. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 will complete a fire safety training and provide documentation to the facility for their file. |
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| 2023-03-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 did not have a PA state police clearance on file. Staff #4 had a PA child abuse clearance and DHS FBI clearance that was more than 60 months old, both dated 2/22/2018. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 will provide a PA state police clearance and staff #4 will provide a PA child abuse clearance and DHS FBI clearance. The clearance will be less than 60 months old. Staff #2 and #4 will not work in childcare until the clearances are on file at the facility. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022 the daily schedule was not posted on the school age classroom. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Post the school age schedule in the classroom. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.123(a)/3270.123(b) - Signed /Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)/3270.123(b) Description: Signed /Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022 the file for child #1 did not include an agreement. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 is no longer enrolled at the facility as of 9/12/2022. In the future the provider will provide an agreement that operator and parent will sign the agreement during enrollment meeting. Parent will receive the original and the center will retain the copy of the agreement. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022. the operator confirmed that child #1 injured a foot while playing on the outdoor playground. An incident/accident report was not provided to the parent the day of the accident. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) . An incident report will be provided to the parent on the day of the incident. Child Record shall contain reports of accidents injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the time of the incident illness involving a child in the facility. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022 the file for staff person #4 did not have verification of education on file at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) make sure staff is not left alone without proper documents in staff folders. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(3) Description: Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022 the file for staff person #4 did not have a completed health assessment including TB testing dates and results. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) staff #4 will obtain pediatric first aid and cpr by approved certified trainer or PQAS certified. Staff #4 will not be left alone, will be supervised by an AGS or GS who has completed all of the trainings required, and has their cpr and first aid training. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1) Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022. the operator confirmed that child #1 received emergency care for a fracture to the foot. The operator did not notify the SE Regional OCDEL of the emergency room treatment. Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will immediately notify Child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours of a child who is in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/22. Staff person #1 #2 #3 and #4 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on file at the facility. In addition, staff persons #2 and #3 were working alone with children at the facility. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #1 #2 #3 and #4 will obtain pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation by an approved curriculum and PQUAS certified trainer. Staff persons #1 #2 #3 and #4 will not work alone and will be supervised by and AGS or GS who has completed all of the training requirements including pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
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| 2022-10-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022 staff person's #2 and #4 did not have a PA criminal clearance on file at the facility. Staff person #2 did not have verification of Mandated Reporter's training on file at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #2 and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will shall have staff provide all necessary documents upon hire. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF #1 WILL TAKE MORE CHILD CARE TRAINING AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF THE COMPLETION OF 12 CLOCK HOURS. |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THERER WAS NO HANDWASHING SIGN LOCATED NEAR THE CHANGING TABLE IN THE YOUNG TODDLER ROOM. 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.) THE OPERATOR WILL POST A HAND WASHING SIGNIN NEAR THE CHANGING TABLE IN THE YOUNG TODDLER ROOM THAT STATES," A FACILITY PERSON AND AN ABLE CHILD SHALL WASH HIS HANDS AFTER TOILETING AND BEFORE EATING". |
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| 2022-03-31 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR THE FIRE SYSTEM INSTALLED AT THE FACILITY. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE OPERATOR WILL WRITE A LETTER OF ATTESTATION STATING THAT THE FIRE SYSTEM IS IN WORKING ORDER AND APPROXIMATELY HOW LONG IT HAS BEEN INSTALLED OR PROVIDE THE RECIEPT FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE FIRE SYSTEM. |
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| 2021-11-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: A STAFF PERSON WAS HIT BY A CHILD AND HIT THE CHILD BACK. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED BY THE CHILD. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE PROVIDER WILL DISCUSS POSITIVE DISCIPLINE TECHNIQUES WITH THE STAFF DURING MEETINGS. THE PROVIDER WILL BE AVAILABLE TO RELIEVE STAFF FOR SHORT BREAKS IF THEY ARE FEELING OVERWHELMED. |
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