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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 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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| 2026-07-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.102(e) Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Noncompliance Area: CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/26. On 6/5/26, Child #3, an older toddler, was observed playing on the preschool side of the playground which contains mulch. Mulch contains pieces of wood chips that are less than 1 inch in diameter. An acceptable plan of correction was received 6/30/26 with a correction date of 6/8/26. An unannounced inspection was conducted 7/29/26. At that time, the gate separating the toddler playground from the mulched preschool playground was observed propped against the fence and there was nothing to prevent the toddlers from having access to the wood mulch on the playground. The staff stated that the fence had been blown down during a recent storm and had to be replaced. playground. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The gate separating the toddler and preschool playgrounds will remain properly secured to prevent toddlers from accessing the mulched playground area. Staff were reminded of the age requirements for each playground and which playground areas are appropriate for each age group. Staff were also instructed to inspect the gate and fencing before outdoor play and report any concerns to the Director immediately so that it can be addressed as soon as possible. The staff member involved was counseled regarding this violation and informed that further occurrences may result in disciplinary action. The Director will conduct routine inspections to ensure the playground areas remain secure and compliant with state regulations. |
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| 2026-07-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 7/29/26. At that time, Swiffer wet jet cleaner was observed in a Swiffer wet jet, propped on the floor in the corner of the Toddler Room next to a cabinet, where it was accessible to the children in care. A Swiffer wet jet cleaner was observed in a Swiffer wet jet, in the kitchen propped on the floor against the gate to the Infant/Toddler Room, where it was accessible to the children in the Infant/Toddler room. The cleaner was labeled "keep out of reach of children." Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. TIERED LIS: 1. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity/director shall review the safe storage of cleaning materials and other toxics at the next staff meeting with all staff. If any staff are not at the next staff meeting, the legal entity/director shall review the safe storage of cleaning materials and other toxics on the staff's next day of work at the facility. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the review with all staff will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 7/29/26 - The Swiffer mops were moved so that they were inaccessible to the children. 2. 8/30/26 - All staff members are completing an online training through Better Kid Care regarding toxins and the proper storage and handling of cleaning products in the classroom. Staff members were also provided with written instructions by the Director on July 30, 2026, regarding the appropriate storage of cleaning products and the requirement to keep all products secured and inaccessible to children. A review of the safe storage of toxins and cleaning materials will be completed at the next staff meeting. |
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| 2026-07-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Needs Verification |
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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: CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/26. On 6/5/26, the thirty day testing log of the fire detection system was reviewed. The log showed that there were five times in the past year when the system was not tested every thirty days. The dates of the testing over the past year were: 8/22/25, 9/22/25, 10/20/25, 11/20/25, 12/19/25, 1/19/26, 2/19/26, 3/19/26, 4/20/26, 5/18/26, 6/2/26. An acceptable plan of correction was received 6/30/26 with a correction date of 6/5/26. An unannounced inspection was conducted 7/29/26. At that time, the thirty day testing log of the fire detection system was reviewed. The most recent testing date on the log was 6/5/26. 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. TIERED LIS: 1. 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. 2. The legal entity/director must create a thirty-day testing schedule for testing the fire detection system through July 2027 that must be provided to the Northeast Regional Office. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the schedule will be submitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1.7/31/26 The fire detection system will be tested at minimum every thirty days and this will be documented on the fire drill log. 2. 8/13/26 All fire detection system testing dates and fire drill dates have been documented on the center's Google Calendar and recorded on the physical calendar located on the Director's desk. These calendars will be used to ensure that all required testing and fire drills are completed and documented with-in the thirty date requirement |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/26. On 6/5/26, children were observed playing in a playhouse on the playground. The playhouse was observed to have a door falling off and a broken plastic window. 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.) Playhouse door and all plastic window coverings were removed. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.102(e) Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/26. On 6/5/26, Child #3, an older toddler, was observed playing on the preschool side of the playground which contains mulch. Mulch contains pieces of wood chips that are less than 1 inch in diameter. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider reviewed policies on the playground and discussed that under no circumstances are toddlers allowed on preschool side of playground. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/26. On 6/5/26, there was no corresponding cot list to identify the cots the children nap on in the Toddler Room. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The missing cot list was displayed in the classroom indicating which numbered cot belonged to which child. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/26. On 6/5/26, the refrigerator in the Infant Room was observed to have food residue inside. 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 was cleaned. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/26. On 6/5/26, the child files were reviewed. The most recent child service report on file for Child #1 was dated 11/18/25, more than six months old. The most recent child service report on file for Child #2 was dated 11/18/25, more than six months old. The most recent child service report on file for Child #3 was dated 11/12/25, more than six months old. 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.) All staff will complete child service reports for all children currently enrolled. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/26. On 6/5/26, the child files were reviewed. The most recent update to the emergency contact form for Child #1 was dated 11/4/25, more than six months ago. The most recent update to the fee agreement for Child #1 was dated 9/9/25, more than six months ago. The most recent update to the emergency contact form for Child #2 was dated 10/31/25, more than six months ago. The most recent update to the emergency contact form for Child #3 was dated 11/3/25, more than six months ago. The most recent update to the fee agreement for Child #3 was dated 11/19/25, more than six months ago. 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.) All child files were presented and reviewed with parents. Updates and signatures were obtained and new forms were placed in the child files. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/26. On 6/5/26, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessment and TB test on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 5/24/24 and 5/25/24, respectively. This is more than 12 months prior to the staff's date of hire. The health assessment for Staff Person #5 was not updated within 24 months. This is evidenced by the health assessments on file being dated 1/15/24 and 2/19/26. 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All new hires will be required to have a TB test dated within the past year. Staff will have their physical updated every 24 months. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/26. On 6/5/26, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #4 did not include any letters of reference. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Letters of reference were located and placed in staff file |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/26. On 6/5/26, the staff files were reviewed. The fire safety training for Staff Person #5 was not updated within 12 months. This is evidenced by the fire safety training on file being dated 6/17/24 and 6/1/26. The fire safety training for Staff Person #3 had not been updated since 6/17/24. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All trainings will be placed in the staff file when completed. Staff Person #3 will complete fire safety training. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/26. On 6/5/26, the staff files were reviewed. The mandated reporter training for Staff Person #5 was not updated within 60 months. This is evidenced by the mandated reporter training on file being dated 8/20/20 and 9/15/25. 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.) Operator will ensure all staff trainings are completed prior to expiration of current certificates. The center will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/26. On 6/5/26, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #4 did not include an NSOR certificate. Staff Person #4 was observed working unsupervised with children. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility until an NSOR is on file at the facility. TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility until an NSOR is on file at the facility. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must create a hiring checklist. The checklist should include an outline of what needs to be in a staff file and by when. The hiring checklist must be submitted to Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, the child care center will use the hiring checklist whenever a new staff is hired. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the hiring checklist will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 6/5/26 Staff Person #4 will not work until NSOR is on file. Staff person was suspended from work until 6/10/26 when NSOR certificate was received. The center will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490. (Implemented 6/11/26) 2. 7/15/26 EPIC will update new hire paperwork checklist to reflect updated requirements for all new hires. Once the hiring checklist has been approved by OCDEL, it will be used when hiring new staff. (Implemented 7/29/26) |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/26. On 6/5/26, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, did not include verification of two years' experience working with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will obtain verification of employment and experience and insert into staff file. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/26. On 6/5/26, two uncovered wall outlets approximately twelve inches high were observed in the infant room. 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.) Electrical outlet covers were placed in exposed outlets |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/26. On 6/5/26, the first aid kit for the Pre-K Room that accompanied the class to the playground did not include tweezers or tape. The first aid kit for the Toddler Room that accompanied the class to the playground did not include tape. 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.) Items missing from the kits were added. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/26. On 6/5/26, peeling paint was observed on the wall next to the door jamb in the Infant Room. Peeling paint was observed in the Toddler Room next to the gate leading to the playground. 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.) Areas with peeling paint were sanded and painted. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.82(j) Description: Running water - diapering Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/26. On 6/5/26, the portable sink intended for use for handwashing after diapering in the toddler room did not contain any water. Staff stated that they had changed the toddlers' diapers in the room that day. Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Sink was filled with water. Staff was reminded to check water daily and refill when needed. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/26. On 6/5/26, the fire drill log was reviewed. The fire drill log showed that there was time when the fire drill was not conducted for 62 days. This was evidenced by the dates of the fire drills on the log: 12/19/25-2/19/26. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated fire drill and alarm test schedule will be created. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Needs Verification |
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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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/5/26. On 6/5/26, the thirty day testing log of the fire detection system was reviewed. The log showed that there were five times in the past year when the system was not tested every thirty days. The dates of the testing over the past year were: 8/22/25, 9/22/25, 10/20/25, 11/20/25, 12/19/25, 1/19/26, 2/19/26, 3/19/26, 4/20/26, 5/18/26, 6/2/26. 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.) Dates of system testing will be adjusted to reflect the 30 day requirement. System was tested during inspection. |
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| 2025-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on site 6/23/25. At that time, zip lock bags were observed in a floor level cubby of the infant room where they were accessible to the young toddler in care. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The zip lock bags were moved to a high shelf where they were no longer accessible to the children. |
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| 2025-06-05 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on site 6/23/25. The files were reviewed 6/5/25 electronically. During the file review, it was found that the fee agreement for Child #1 did not include the designated release persons. 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 designated release persons will be added to the fee agreement of the child. |
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| 2025-06-05 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on site 6/23/25. The files were reviewed 6/5/25 electronically. During the file review, it was found that the emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the business phone number of the parents. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The business phone number of the parents will be added to the emergency contact forms. |
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| 2025-06-05 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on site 6/23/25. The files were reviewed 6/5/25 electronically. During the file review, it was found that Staff Person #1 did not update their health assessment within 24 months. This is evidenced by the documented health assessments on file being dated 2/14/23 and 5/27/25. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A spreadsheet has been created to track when staff are due to update their health assessments. The spreadsheet will notify the director one month prior to the expiration so that the staff person will have adequate time to update the required health assessments. |
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| 2025-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on site 6/23/25. The files were reviewed 6/5/25 electronically. During the file review, it was found that Staff Person #1 did not update their mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/24/20 and 4/21/25. 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.) A spreadsheet has been created to track when staff are due to update clearances and mandated reporter training. The spreadsheet will notify the director one month prior to the expiration so that the staff person will have adequate time to update the required clearance or mandated reporter training. |
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| 2025-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on site 6/23/25. At that time, Swiffer wet jet cleaner was observed in the Swiffer wet jet, hanging on the back of the door in the preschool room, where it was accessible to the children in care. The cleaner was labeled "keep out of reach of children." Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff immediately moved the Swiffer wet jet cleaner to a locked cabinet. |
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| 2024-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The last child service report on file for Child #2 was dated 6/11/23, more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child service reports will be completed and filed every 6 months for each child in care. |
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| 2024-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, an emergency transportation plan, including staffing provisions, was not displayed in each child care space or in the emergency backpacks. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency transportation plan was printed and displayed in all child care spaces and placed in emergency backpacks. |
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| 2024-06-26 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The date of the last health assessment on file for Child #1, a preschool child, was 11/4/22. The date of the last health assessment on file for Child #2, an older toddler was 12/28/22. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were asked to provide a copy of most recent health assessment. Forms returned were sorted and placed in each child's individual file. |
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| 2024-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, Maty's diaper rash cream was observed in a floor level cubby in the bathroom used by the children. The diaper cream was labeled "keep out of reach of children." Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Diaper rash cream was placed in locked cabinet. |
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| 2024-06-26 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for 6 toddler children unsupervised on the playground. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety training. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, then staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member will complete required training and provide certificate. Staff member will be supervised at all times until training is completed. |
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| 2024-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a health assessment or TB test results. The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain a health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members health assessment was placed in her file. |
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| 2024-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, the facility did not have verification that a traffic letter had been sent to notify the local traffic safety authorities. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated traffic letter will be sent to local traffic safety authorities and confirmation will be kept on file. |
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| 2024-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2 only contained one letter of reference. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Second reference was printed from email and placed in staff members file. |
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| 2024-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, information on how to access the regulations electronically had not been provided to parents. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A QR code was posted on the parent information boards and sent electronically to all families. |
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| 2024-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, the date of the last emergency drill was 9/28/22 according to the drill log. 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.) Original emergency drill log (dated 9/6/23) was placed in Fire Drill log book. A emergency drill was also conducted on 7/3/24. |
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| 2024-06-26 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2 was reviewed. The file contained a Department of Education FBI Clearance dated 11/14/19, which is not acceptable when working in child care. The file contained a NSOR certificate request dated 5/21/24. Staff Person #2 was observed working unsupervised with a group of 6 toddler children on the playground. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a DHS FBI Clearance and NSOR certificate are on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff was suspended from work and sent to get correct fingerprints as well as locate her NSOR clearance. Both were received and put in file. |
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| 2024-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2 contained verification of 2 years' experience working with children, but did not contain a high school diploma. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of high school diploma was placed in file. Staff will provide college degree when received. (graduated May 2024) a copy of full college transcripts showing degree obtained was also placed in file. |
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| 2024-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, a water stained ceiling tile was observed above the sink in the Pre-K classroom. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The ceiling tile was replaced. |
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| 2024-06-26 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/26/24. At that time, the thirty day testing log of the fire detection system was reviewed. The date of the last testing was 5/16/24, more than thirty days prior to the inspection. The operator stated that the system had been tested on 6/25/24 and hot not yet had a chance to add it to the log. This date is more than thirty days since the previous test date. 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.) An electronic reminder has been added to the director and owners monthly calendar in 28 day intervals to ensure testing is completed within required timeframe. |
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| 2023-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Child # 3 does not have proof of the influenza vaccination or a note from a parents or guardian for not having the immunization for religious reasons or a strong personal objection. Child # 2 has not had the influenza vaccination according to the ACIP schedule since 12/10/21. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of 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.) Contact parents to provide immunization record for influenza vaccination or submit signed exemption form for Child # 2 & # 3. |
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| 2023-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 has expired Albuterol Sulfate at facility. Medication expired 6/27/23. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Return expired prescription to parent and require up-to-date prescription. |
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| 2023-06-30 | Renewal | 3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(h) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 1 and # 2 did not complete the required 1-hour health and safety training update by 12/30/22. Facility staff # 1 completed it 1/10/23 and facility staff # 2 completed it 2/23/23. Correction Required: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have employees complete mandatory professional development trainings by time required. |
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| 2022-06-09 | 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: The outdoor play kitchen has a broken microwave door and oven door with cracked, sharp edges. 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 broken doors on play kitchen were removed. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.102(f)/3270.104(a) - Indoor climbing- protective surface/Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(f)/3270.104(a) Description: Indoor climbing- protective surface/Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: A filing wooden book case/ tray holder in the toddler room is being used and allowed by staff for the toddlers to play and climb on. There is no padding below on the concrete floor. A visible sign is displayed in the area stating they allow it to be used as a climber. The equipment is not a child climber. Children were observed climbing and sitting at the highest points while conducting the renewal inspection by certification representative. Correction Required: Indoor play equipment for climbing shall be installed or used over a protective surface covering which does not interfere with the stability of the equipment. 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.) Unit was removed from classroom. Appropriate indoor climber and protective surface covering was ordered. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Child # 2 in the toddler classroom was wearing a teething necklace at time of inspection. The necklace was made of beads less than an inch in diameter. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Necklace was removed from child #2. Message was sent to all families reminding them that jewelry for children under 5 is not permitted at the center. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.105 Description: High Chairs Noncompliance Area: A infant feeding chair at the infant feeding table is missing the t shaped safety strap. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Infant feeding table was removed from facility. Infant room employees were reminded where straps for feeding chairs are located. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Two cribs and 2 napping cots used by the children in the infant room are not labeled. There is no matt/cot/crib chart listed in the room . 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.) Cribs and cots were labeled and nap map was hung in classroom. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.115(c) - Water play table | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.115(c) Description: Water play table Noncompliance Area: The play kitchen sink on the outdoor play kitchen toy has pooling water in the kitchen sink area that was not emptied the previous day before the children went out to play. Correction Required: A water play table or a container used for water play that contains unfiltered water shall be emptied daily. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff arriving at 8:30am will be responsible for daily checks of the playground upon arrival to ensure all areas and equipment are safe, emptied of any possible water and wiped down if needed. Classrooms will not be permitted on the playground until safety checklist is completed. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Child # 3,4,6 & 7 have attended the facility over 6 months and are not school aged, do not have child service reports on file. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child service reports were copied from classroom portfolios and filed in each child's office file. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: Child # 6 has been enrolled and attending the facility more than 60 days, does not have a health assessment and immunizations on file. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Copy of most current health assessment and immunizations was received from parents and placed in child's file. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Child # 5 does not have proof of the influenza vaccination since 3/24/16 nor does child # 5 have an exemption on file written by a parent or guardian for religious beliefs or a strong personal objection. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of 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.) Copy of most current health assessment and immunizations was received from parents and placed in child's file. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.133(2)/3270.133(3) - Written instructions/Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(2)/3270.133(3) Description: Written instructions/Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: Child # 8 has an Epi Pen at facility in Pre K classroom with no written instructions, original label for medication and nothing to identify whom it is intended for other then child's name on outside of reusable bag it was located in. Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were returned Epi Pen and notified that original labeling, written instructions and proper labeling of child's name is required to keep Epi Pen at facility. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.133(5)/3270.133(7)(ii) - Original label/Name of child receiving medication | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5)/3270.133(7)(ii) Description: Original label/Name of child receiving medication Noncompliance Area: Child # 8 does not have the manufacturers or health professionals instruction on file for the child's epi pen . There is no medication log on file for child # 8. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.A medication log shall include the name of the child receiving the medication. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Epi Pen was returned to parent and they were asked to provide instructions from child's pediatrician for use of pen. Medication log was established for child in med log. |
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| 2022-06-09 | 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 does not have a policy required by OCDEL by 4/29/22 to recognize the potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with crying, fussing or a distraught child and address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Facility staff #6 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire. 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. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490. Staff person # 6 will have until July 15, 2022 to complete mandated reporter training. Until such time as required training has been completed, staff person # 6 must be supervised, when interacting with children by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff persons available to supervise staff person # 6 , staff person # 6may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility will develop policies on recognizing the signs and symptoms of abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with crying, fussing or distraught children and how to address, identify and prevent child maltreatment. Policies will be added to provider employee and family handbooks as well as communicated through both verbal and digital notifications. |
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| 2022-06-09 | 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: Facility staff # 5 has a health assessment and tb test on file that is more than a year old at time of hire. Facility staff # 6 has a tb test on file that is not dated. Facility staff # 4 has a health assessment on file that is more than a year old from date of hire and tb test does not have a date. Facility staff # 7 hired and working in child care does not have a tb test on file. Facility staff # 4 has a health assessment and tb that were more than a year old at time of hire. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff health assessments and proof of TB test results were retrieved from staff's health care providers and added to file. Staff #7 was put on leave and ended employment on 6/17/22. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: The facility has no proof of current liability insurance on file. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner will provide a copy of current general liability insurance. A current copy of policy will be left on file in the office at all times. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.181(a) - Each child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(a) Description: Each child Noncompliance Area: Child # 9 enrolled and attending facility on 6/9/22, does not have an individual record on file. Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child's file was returned to office from storage. All children will have an individual file complete and up to date on site at all times when attending facility. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 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: Facility staff # 3 has no proof of education on file. Facility staff # 5 has no proof of education on file. 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.) All staff will have proof of education on file. Missing documentation was placed in facility staff #3 and #5's file. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 2,3,5,& 6 have no references on file. Facility staff # 7 only has 1 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.) All facility persons will have two non-family references on file prior to employment. Missing references for listed staff were found and placed in updates files. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Facility staff admitted to using a room intended for infants before being measured and approved for child care use. Room is small office room straight back from the main entrance doors/foyer. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Room is not to be used for care of child at any time. All staff were informed on 6/9/22 that room was off limits to children. Provider will schedule with licensing inspector to have room measured and approved as infant care space. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Facility does not have an emergency plan that accommodates infants. toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility will locate and keep a current copy of emergency plan on site at all times that includes documentation of update dates and employee review as well as documentation of proof local municipality and county emergency management agency has received a copy of current facility plan. Current plans will not be removed from designated locations until updates are completed and ready to post. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6)/3270.94(a)(1) - Emergency plan/Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)/3270.94(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan/Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Facility has no documentation of fire drills being conducted in 2021 and an emergency drill being conducted in 2021 to date. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Copies of past fire drill and emergency plan drills will be kept in office at all times. Fire drills will be documented and conducted every 60 days and emergency plan drills will be conducted annually. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.27(b)/3270.27(f) - Plan reviewed/updated annually/Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b)/3270.27(f) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually/Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Facility does not have an emergency plan on file to show annual review . No documentation on file to show emergency plan was updated since last years review and no documentation to show plan was sent to local municipality and county emergency management agency. 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.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.) A copy of emergency plan will be displayed in various locations throughout the facility. The emergency plan will accommodate infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 1 only has 6 hours of annual child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of facility person #1 's college transcripts and most current trainings will be kept updated in file. Staff member will obtain remaining hours required. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 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: Facility Staff #2 has not completed the following required pre-service 10 hour health and safety training and pediatric first aid and cpr training within 90 days of their date of hire. Facility staff #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training the 10 hour health and safety training within 90 days from their date of hire. The 10 hour health and safety training wasn't completed until 5/26/22 for facility staff # 3. Facility staff # 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training pediatric first aid and cpr within 90 days from their date of hire. Facility staff # 4 did not complete the required pre-service 10 hour health and safety training and pediatric first aid and cpr within 90 days from their date of hire. The 10 hour health and safety was completed for facility staff # 4 on 6/6/22 and pediatric first aid and cpr completed 2/15/22. Facility staff # 6 did not complete the required pre-service 10 hour health and safety training and pediatric first aid and cpr training within 90 days from date of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person # 2 will have until July 15, 2022 to complete the required training. Staff person # 3 will have until July 15, 2022 to complete the required training. Staff person # 6 will have until July 15th to complete the required training. Until such time as the required has been completed, staff person # 2, # 3 & # 6 must be supervised , when interacting with children by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person # 2, #3, & # 6, staff # 2, # 3, & # 6 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Pediatric first aid and CPR is scheduled for June 29 at 6pm for all staff missing training. Proof of required trainings was located and placed in each staff members file or were put on leave until training was completed. |
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| 2022-06-09 | 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: Facility staff # 4 hired and working in childcare does not have a child abuse clearance on file,. Documentation on file only shows request was mailed for clearance on 10/25/19. Facility staff # 5 hired and working in childcare does not have a NSOR or disclosure statement on file. Facility staff # 6 hired and working in childcare does not have a disclosure statement or FBI clearance on file and facility staff has not completed the mandated reporter training and has been employed over 90 days. Facility staff # 3 has no FBI or NSOR certificates on file. Facility staff # 3 just has emails that FBI was completed 9/11/20 and NSOR completed on 9/14/21. Facility staff # 2 has no signed disclosure on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 3,4,5 & 6 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #3,4,5 & 6 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all acceptable clearances and disclosures are on file. Clearances must be actual certificate that they are appropriate to work in child care and not just an email or documentation they were applied for . |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility staff 4 were put on leave until original certified document could be located. All missing documentation was placed in each staff members individual file and being stored in a locked cabinet in the office. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 4 has not had a staff evaluation completed by facility director since 9/3/19. 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.) Director will complete written evaluations on all staff members annually. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(c) Description: Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 7 hired and working as an aide was observed by certification representative at the time of the renewal inspection, taking child # 1 alone to the bathroom from the outside play space to the indoor child care bathroom. No other staff or children accompanied facility staff # 7 and child # 1. Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Regulation and policy regarding supervision of both staff and children will be reviewed with staff and aides will not be permitted to be alone for any reason with children and will be supervised at all times by a staff member qualified as at least an assistant group supervisor. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.65/3270.66(a) - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less /Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65/3270.66(a) Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less /Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: There are no protective receptacle covers in the infant room on the wall behind the diapering can and on the wall with the air humidifier across from the storage/ heater room. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. 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.) Protective receptacle covers were placed in all electric outlets. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: There is toxic hand sanitizer on a shelf accessible to the children in the PreK/Preschool classroom. 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 HAND SANITIZER WAS MOVED TO A LOCKED AREA THAT IS INACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES. |
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| 2022-06-09 | 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: The hot water in the PreK/Preschool classroom is 138 degrees. 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.) Hot water valve on all child accessible sinks were turned off. Plumbing company has been contacted to adjust temperature control and regulate heated water capabilities. |
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| 2022-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: The toddler room classroom has drill holes in the wall by the class tree and peeling and chipped paint on the walls between the classroom windows. The toddler /preschool back space has a pile of staples on the train table and a classroom shelf is in the middle of the childcare walking area. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.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.) Shelving was removed from space, staples were thrown away and holes in wall, peeling and chipping paint are spackled and painted. |
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| 2022-06-09 | 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 is no documentation on file of fire drills or testing being completed at 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)).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.) Copies of past fire drill and emergency plan drills will be kept in office at all times. Fire drills will be documented and conducted every 60 days and emergency plan drills will be conducted annually. |
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| 2021-11-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2021-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: A crib for child # 1 was not labeled. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The crib for child # 1 was labeled. |
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