Tracis Learning Center
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Traci's Learning Center provides quality child care for children ages 6 weeks - 12 years old. "Our center has an affect on the world by influencing the people within in positive ways. Our center is a learning place for teachers, families and children alike." Call today for a tour!
We escort our children daily to and from Hiram Dodd Elementary.
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
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-06-30 | 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: Child #1 is missing the amount of the fee to be charged. 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.) New agreement will be issued and signed by both parties with all information included. |
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| 2026-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, 3 & 4 are missing updated child service reports. 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.) CSR reports will be updated and attached to the ASQs currently in file. |
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| 2026-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(1) Description: Child's name, birth date Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing the birth date of the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Information has been updated. |
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| 2026-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing the telephone number of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Information has been updated. |
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| 2026-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: Child #1 & 4 are missing the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Missing information will be added to form. |
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| 2026-06-30 | 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: Child #4 is missing health insurance coverage and 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.) Missing information will be obtained and filled in on form. |
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| 2026-06-30 | 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: Child #4 is missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Information will be obtained and fille in on form. |
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| 2026-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing the initial health assessment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. 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.) Current health assessment is on file. |
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| 2026-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 is missing two written nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has quit. |
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| 2026-06-30 | 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: Staff person #2 has a Department of Ed FBI clearance on file. Staff person #3 has a stated police clearance on file dated 3-9-26 which exceeds the requirement of obtaining clearance at time of employment. 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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. . A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 was removed from care until DHS clearance was received and placed in file. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: Child #3 & 5 are missing signatures of the operator and the parent on the agreement form. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Signatures will be obtained. |
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| 2025-06-23 | 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: Child #3, 4 & 5 are missing 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.) Information will be completed on form. |
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| 2025-06-23 | 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: Child #5 is missing 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.) Information will be completed. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 are missing child service reports. 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.) CSRs will be completed and shared with the families. |
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| 2025-06-23 | 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: Child #5 is missing 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.) Information will be completed. |
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| 2025-06-23 | 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: Child #1 & 5 are missing the child's date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child's admission date will be documented. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: Child #2 is missing an emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact form will be returned to file. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: Child #1 & 5 are missing the parents' home and work addresses and telephone numbers. 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.) Information will be completed and added to the emergency form. |
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| 2025-06-23 | 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: Child #1 is missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Information will be completed. |
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| 2025-06-23 | 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: Child #1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 are missing updated emergency contact and financial agreements. 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.) Forms will be reviewed and updated by the parents. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(8) Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: Child #5 is missing an initial agreement. Correction Required: 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.) Form will be completed and added to file. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 is missing two written nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written references will be obtained and added to staff file. |
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| 2025-06-23 | 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: The toilet seat in the preschool bathroom is broken off the toilet. 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 toilet seat in the preschool bathroom is one of the "quick release" ones that is intended to make cleaning under the seat easier. It had been pulled off and was put back on , |
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| 2025-01-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire: Health and Safety topics including pediatric first aid/cpr from a PQAS approved trainer. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person # 1 will have until 1/21/25 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person # 1, staff person # 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member has received the required training effective 1/14/2025. |
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| 2024-12-18 | 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: Staff person #1 did not write an incident report when child #1 was bitten by another child. 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.) Policy was reviewed with staff person #1 as well as with all additional staff as a general review. |
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| 2024-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing the operator's signature on the agreement. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated agreement will be completed and signed by both parties. |
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| 2024-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: Child #2 is missing 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 agreement will be corrected to reflect child's date of admission. |
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| 2024-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: Child #3 & 4 are missing the emergency contact forms. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact forms for child #3 & #4 had been pulled from files to be updated. Assistant director who was present at time of inspection was not aware of this. ECF's have been returned to the children's files. |
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| 2024-06-25 | 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: Child #1 is missing an updated agreement and emergency contact. 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.) Updated agreements and emergency contact forms will be obtained and placed in the child's file. |
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| 2024-06-25 | 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 does not have a policy to address continuity of operations. 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 plan to address continuity of operations will be created. |
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| 2024-06-25 | 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: Staff person #1 does not have an initial health assessment on file. Staff person #3 has an initial health assessment dated 4/3/24 which exceeds the requirement of a health assessment at the time of working with children. 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.) Current health assessments are on file for staff members listed in violation. |
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| 2024-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.182(1) - Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(1) Description: Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing an initial health assessment. Correction Required: 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.) A current health assessment is on file for the child noted in the violation. |
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| 2024-06-25 | 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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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Child #2 is missing signed parental consent for emergency medical care and minor 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.) Parent signatures will be obtained and updated in the child's file. |
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| 2024-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(8) Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: Child #3 is missing a copy of the initial agreement. Correction Required: 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.) A current agreement will be obtained and placed in the child's file. |
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| 2024-06-25 | Renewal | 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: Staff person #2 & 4 are missing proof of education. 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.) For staff #2, an official transcript in on file showing an associates degree in psychology. A copy of transcript will be forwarded to DHS. For staff #4, copy of HS Diploma has been added to staff file in addition to the current college transcripts currently in the file (degree not completed yet). |
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| 2024-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have proof that a copy of the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to 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.) Copies of the emergency plan were mailed to Allentown Fire Department (local) and Lehigh County Emergency Management Agency in June 2024. We are waiting for responses. |
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| 2024-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 completed the required 10 hour health and safety training on 6/23/24 and pediatric first aid and cpr on 5/21/24. Staff person #3 completed pediatric first aid and cpr on 5/21/24. This exceeds the requirement of completing within 90 days of hire. 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.) Staff members noted in the violation have completed the required training. |
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| 2024-06-25 | 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: Staff person #4 does not have proof of request for the NSOR clearance prior to working with children. Staff person #2 completed mandated reporter training on 6/19/24 which exceeds the requirement of completing within 90 days of hire. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services) LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 4may 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 submitted her application for her NSOR prior to start of employment. She has been removed from direct care and is working on required trainings until she is in receipt of the complete NSOR certificate. |
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| 2024-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Cert Rep observed a fire system check completed on 4/12/24 and another on 5/14/24 which exceeds the requirement of testing every 30 days. Correction Required: 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.) Current testing/drills meet requiremtents. |
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| 2023-08-11 | Swimming | 3270.31(b)/3270.115(a)(6) - Staff person - 18 yrs./Lifeguard training/supervision | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(b)/3270.115(a)(6) Description: Staff person - 18 yrs./Lifeguard training/supervision Noncompliance Area: During a swim visit on 8/11/2023, staff 1 stated that she was 15. Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older. When children are swimming, supervision shall include one person certified in lifeguard training, as described in § 3270.31(e)(4)(iii) (relating to age and training). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) City of Allentown permits individuals age 15 to be lifeguards. This resulted in confusion as the director assumed this was acceptable for child care centers as well. After clarification from DHS, it is now understood that for child care centers, lifeguards must be at least 16. The 15 year old lifeguard was a substitute lifeguard and will no longer be used this season. |
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| 2023-08-11 | Swimming | 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: It was observed during inspection that staff 1 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1 will not work anymore this year |
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| 2023-08-11 | Swimming | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During a swim visit on 8/11/2023, the facility's first aid kit 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.) Soap was replaced in the kit. |
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| 2023-06-15 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: It was observed that bolts were exposed on the outside playground. Two bolts were exposed on the preschool side and 1 bolt was exposed on the infant/toddler side. 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.) Facility will cover bolts. |
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| 2023-06-15 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: The school age room did not have a daily schedule posted. 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.) Facility will post schedule. |
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| 2023-06-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: Child 1 did not have a fee amount or day to be paid on the fee agreement. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. 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.) Date to be paid is listed on the contract. Fee amount has been updated. |
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| 2023-06-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: Child 3 did not have a date of admission on file. 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.) Admission date added to the form. |
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| 2023-06-15 | 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: Child 3 did not have a health insurance policy number on file. 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.) Insurance policy # has been acquired and updated on form. |
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| 2023-06-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Child 4 did not have a flu shot on file or an exemption letter. 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.) Exemption letter has been acquired and added to file. |
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| 2023-06-15 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: During the annual renewal inspection on 6/15/2023. it was observed that staff 6 did not wash a child's hands after diapering. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1 did child's hand. |
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| 2023-06-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5) Description: Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: Staff 4 did not have a health assessment on file that stated that staff 4 was suitable to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated health assessment was acquired which included the question about suitability. |
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| 2023-06-15 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff 3 had one letter of reference that was from a family member. Staff 7 and 11 did not have letters of reference on file. 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.) Letters of reference have been obtained. |
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| 2023-06-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(1)(ii) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(1)(ii) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff 2 and 6 did not have 12 hours of annual training. During the file review, it was found that staff 1 needed an additional 2 1/2 hours of training and staff 2 needed 11 hours of training. Correction Required: Training conducted by an entity that is licensed or certified professionally competent in the training topic is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members have completed additional hours to update their files. |
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| 2023-06-15 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the file review for the annual renewal inspection, it was found that staff 3 did not have the mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. Staff 9 had an outdated FBI clearance, which was dated 4/28/2018. Staff 10 also had an oudated FBI clearance, which was dated 2/27/2018. Staff 10 did have proof of applying for a new one on file. (See LIS for dates of hire) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person 9 and 10 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #9 and 10 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 #9 has already received her updated clearance. Staff #10 has submitted for updated clearance and is awaiting results. |
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| 2023-06-15 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Staff 5 had an outdated staff evaluations on file. Staff 5's staff evaluation was dated 6/23/2021. There was not a staff evaluation on file for staff 8. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Reviews were completed and added to files. |
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| 2023-06-15 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the two year old toddler room did not have 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.) Soap was replaced. |
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| 2022-06-06 | 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: The red and blue coach in the toddler room had holes in it, which exposed the foam within it. The table in the Pre-K room had a loose leg, which posed a potential tipping hazard. 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.) Holes will be duct taped on the foam coach. Will fix table and tighten screws. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: The preschool room and infant room did not have a cot list available. 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.) Will print out cot list. |
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| 2022-06-06 | 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: Children 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 did not have updated fee agreements and emergency contact forms. Child 2 did not have an updated emergency contact form. Child 1 had the fee agreement and emergency contact form last updated on 5/10/2021. Child 2 last had the emergency contact form updated on 5/9/2021. Child 3 last had the emergency contact form and fee agreement updated on 2/26/2020. Children 4 and 5 last had the emergency contact form updated on 5/3/2021 and the fee agreement on 5/1/2021. 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 informationA 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.) Facility will update forms. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(e)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(e)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Child 5 last had an updated health assessment on 9/7/2021. He is a young toddler. Child 5 also needed updated immunizations, including the DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, MMR and Varicella vaccines. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddlerThe 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 update health assessment and immunizations. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Children 4, and 6 did not have updated health assessments. Child 4, who is preschool age, last had an updated health assessment on 8/20/2020. Child 6, who is a older toddler, last had an updated health assessment on 9/15/2020. 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.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 update health assessments. |
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| 2022-06-06 | 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: Facility did not have a shaken baby syndrome/child maltreatment policy on file. 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.) Facility will develop a shaken baby syndrome/child maltreatment. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(c) - Emergency plan/Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(c) Description: Emergency plan/Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 did not have emergency plan training on file. Staff 2 did not have an updated emergency plan training on file. It was last updated on 4/26/2021. See code sheet for date's of hire. The emergency plan did not have a section for accommodations regarding infants, toddler and children with disabilities. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.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.) Will review training during staff meeting. Will update the emergency plan with the infant, toddler and children with disabilities section. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff 3 and 4 did not have 12 hours of annual training on file. See code sheet for date's of hire. 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.) Will do the 12 hours of annual training |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(g) - Professional development certificate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(g) Description: Professional development certificate Noncompliance Area: Staff 2 did not have a Pennsylvania Health and Safety training on file. The Health and Safety training that was on file was from NY state. Correction Required: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will complete the correct Health and Safety training. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Staff 3 did not have a staff evaluation on file. See code sheet for date of hire. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A staff evaluation will be conducted. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The Pre-k room was missing tweezers. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tweezers were replaced. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.81 Description: Glass Noncompliance Area: The pre-k windows closest to the sidewalk did not have any visual identification on the glass. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will add stickers. |
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| 2022-06-06 | 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 renewal inspection was conducted on 6/6/2022. Alarm testing was conducted more than 30 days from the renewal inspection. It was last completed on 4/12/2022. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Alarms were tested on June 6th. |
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| 2019-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The tumbling mat in the indoor play area is torn and the foam is accessible to the children. 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.) Duct Tape was used to temporarily patch the tumbling mat to be sure the foam is not accessible to the children. I have reached out to the manufacturer to determine how to order replacement covers for the piece. |
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| 2019-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing a financial agreement in the file. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Father signed financial agreement upon pick up on 6/24/19. Agreement has been placed in child's file. In the future, center will ensure all required documentation has been returned by parent by first day of care. |
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| 2019-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #2 & 3 are missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Missing information was obtained and updated on emergency contact forms for both children. In the future director will ensure parents document work information. |
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| 2019-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #2 is missing the health insurance 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.) Insurance policy number was in file on previous emergency contact form. Number was confirmed as being still current and updated on current emergency contact form. In the future director will ensure policy numbers are documented on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2019-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #3 & 4 are missing the addresses 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.) Information was requested and will be added to corresponding emergency contact forms upon receipt. |
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| 2019-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The school age room and toddler 1 room are missing emergency telephone numbers. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Phone Numbers have been updated and posted in the classrooms. |
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| 2019-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The bathroom in the school age room and preschool room are missing lidded waste receptacles. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Waste receptacles were replaced in the School Age Room on 6/24/19. A new can was purchased and placed in the preschool room on 6/25/19. Night time cleaning staff have been instructed to notify administration if any of the garbage cans are no longer functioning with hands free lid. |
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| 2018-11-19 | 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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Noncompliance Area: Child #1 fell off the slide while outside in the play yard. Child #1 had injuries to her mouth and the left eye. Parents did not receive a copy of the incident report on the day of the incident. 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.) Parent received verbal notification of injury on day of injury but did not receive written report on day of injury. In the future, the director or assistant director will ensure a written report is available for the parent on the day of injury. Two copies will be printed so that parents, staff and director/assistant director can sign them. One copy will be for the parent. The second copy will be scanned into child's online file with the paper copy being retained in the accident file. |
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| 2018-11-19 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.20a(1) - Reporting injury, death or fire for child lost or missing from the facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1 fell off the slide while outside in the play yard. Child #1 had injuries to her mouth and the left eye. Facility did not call the parents to inform them of the injuries. Correction Required: The facility operator shall make reports to a child's parent and to the Department in accordance with 3270.20 (relating to reporting injury, death or fire). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At time of injury, staff provided immediate first aid. Parent was verbally notified of injury at pickup. In the future, any injury to the head requiring ice will result in a phone call to the parent after first aid is provided. |
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| 2018-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2, 3 & 4 are missing specific persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New contracts have been printed so the families are able to list people that the children are allowed to be released to are included on the contract. Copies of the new contracts will be put in new enrollment packets so that all new families will receive the new version of the contract. Furthermore Child # 3 & 4 have been unenrolled from the program. Contracts for child 1 & 2 have been updated with appropriate information regarding designated release people. |
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| 2018-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #2 is missing the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact information will be reviewed thoroughly prior to being provided. Any missing information will need to be completed prior to care beginning. Form for Child #2 has been updated to include the required information. |
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| 2018-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1 & 2 are missing health insurance coverage and 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.) Emergency contact information will be reviewed thoroughly prior to being provided. Any missing information will need to be completed prior to care beginning. Forms for Child 1 & 2 have been updated to include missing information. |
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| 2018-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person's #1 & 2 do not have health assessments that reflect the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All new employees will be given a child care staff health assessment form prior to their start date. Staff will not be permitted to begin employment until the form is completed. Facility person #1 has returned the health assessment form to reflect suitability to provide child care. Facility person #2 has received a blank health assessment form to submit to her physician to complete based on a current health assessment and will return the form upon completion by the physician. |
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| 2018-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The receptacles in the toddler room, toddler 2 room and the preschool room do not have lids on them. Certification Rep observed tissues in all 3 receptacles. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A site safety checklist will be conducted to ensure that all receptacles are in working order. Receptacles have been repaired so that they are in working order. |
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| 2018-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room there are 5 ceiling tiles that have water stains on them. There are holes in the wall near the toilet in the toddler room 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.) Ceiling tiles will be inspected while conducting the monthly site safety checklist. Any stained ceiling tiles with be reported immediately to the landlord for replacement. Stained ceiling tiles have been replaced. |
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| 2018-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There is peeling paint and damaged plaster around the wall near the entrance. There is peeling paint on the wall near the blocks, and the corner wall near the diapering area in the toddler room. There is peeling paint on the sides of the walls going up the stairs and at the top of the stairs in the indoor play area. There is several areas of peeling paint on the blue wall near the art center, and areas of peeling paint on the yellow wall in the Pre K room. There is peeling paint on the yellow wall near the table, peeling paint on the blue wall near the blocks and kitchen area, and on the corner of the wall near the paint area in the preschool room. 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.) All affected walls will be repaired and peeling paint will be removed as needed. Walls will be checked monthly to assess for peeling/damaged paint. |
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| 2018-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The bathroom in the Pre K room is missing a hand washing sign. The bathroom in the Preschool room is missing a hand washing 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.) All required posted signs will be observed and included as part of the monthly site safety checklist. Sign has been reposted in the Pre K bathroom. |
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| 2017-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.104(a)/3270.135(b) - Clean, good repair, proper size/Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The following was observed: A ripped diaper pad with foam exposed in the young toddler bathroom, a ripped play mat with foam exposed in the young toddler classroom, and a ripped chair cushion with foam exposed in the older toddler classroom. The exposed foam makes proper sanitation impossible. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child`s size, age and special needs. Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All three identified items will be disposed of. The ripped diaper pad will be replaced. In the future, the monthly staff site checklist form will continue to be utilized and all areas will be addressed as needed. |
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| 2017-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The director disclosed that Child Service reports have not been completed within the past six months for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6 and Child #7. 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.) Updated Child Service reports will be completed for the seven identified children and any other enrolled child as needed. In the future, Child service reports will be completed at least every six months for all children enrolled at the facility. |
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| 2017-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for Child #2 and Child #3 included the health insurance coverage, but not the 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 health insurance coverage policy number was obtained and added to the emergency contact information for Child #2 and Child #3. In the future, the emergency contact information for all enrolled children will include the health insurance coverage the policy number at the time of admission. |
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| 2017-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent health report on file for Child #1, currently a young toddler was 8/8/2016. 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.) An updated health report was obtained from the parent for Child #1. In the future, updated health reports will be obtained from the parent at least every 6 months for all infants and young toddlers enrolled at the facility. |
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| 2017-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 began employment at the facility on 4/5/2017, but did not have an initial health assessment conducted until 6/10/2017. Staff #4 began employment on 5/24/2017, but did not have an initial health assessment conducted until 6/10/2017. Staff #5 had a health assessment conducted on 6/7/2017, but the most recent health on file prior to that was conducted on 1/19/2015. Staff #6 began employment at the facility on 5/23/2017, but did not have an initial health assessment conducted until 6/1/2017. 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.) In the future, all staff will have a health conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. |
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| 2017-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #6 began employment at the facility on 5/23/2017, but does not have any written, nonfamily references on file. 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.) Two written, nonfamily references will be obtained for Staff #6. In the future, two written, nonfamily references will be on file for all staff at the time of hire. |
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| 2017-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 began working with children on 5/8/2017, but was not FBI fingerprinted until 6/16/2017. Staff #2 began working with children on 5/16/2017, but was not FBI fingerprinted until 6/5/2017. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All three clearances for Staff #1 and Staff #2 are completed. In the future, all newly hired staff will be FBI fingerprinted and the state police and child abuse clearances will also be requested prior to staff working with children at the facility, as required by the CPSL. |
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| 2017-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The hot water temperature in the young toddler bathroom was 115 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.) The hot water temperature in the young toddler bathroom sink will be lowered to not exceed 110 F. In the future, the hot water temperature in all areas accessible to children will be checked monthly and addressed as needed. |
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| 2017-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was seen on the building wall in the outdoor play area. 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 on the building wall where paint is peeling will be scraped and repainted. In the future, the monthly staff site checklist form will continue to be utilized and all areas will be addressed as needed. |
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