Twin Acres Country Day School
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not have a current valid 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with a current valid health assessment. |
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| 2025-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the emergency plan for the facility did not have written proof of the review the emergency plan at least annually. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the emergency plan for the facility with written proof of the annual review of the plan. |
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| 2025-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the records of staff person's #3, #4 and #5,all having served the facility in a child care position for over one year's time, did not have proof of the current annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will update the records of staff person's #3, #4 and #5 with proof of the current annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training |
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| 2025-08-04 | 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: At the time of the inspection the following areas of non compliance with regards to CPSL requirements were observed: Staff person #1 (7/31/25) the record was lacking a Child Abuse Clearance letter as well as the FBI Fingerprints. Staff person #2 (11/16/24) the record was lacking a National Sex offender clearance letter. Neither Staff person #1 nor staff person #2 may return to a child care position at the facility until such a time when they have provided proof of satisfying all CPSL regulations. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1 and #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 person #1 will not return to work in a child care position until all CPSL requirements are satisfied. Staff person #2 will not return to work in a child care position until all CPSL requirements are satisfied. the record of staff person #1 will be updated with a Child Abuse Clearance letter as well as the FBI Fingerprints. The record of staff person #2 will be updated with a National Sex offender clearance letter. |
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| 2025-08-04 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not have certification of the level of education. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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.) Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with the certification of the level of education. |
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| 2025-08-04 | 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: At the time of the inspection the provider did not have proof of the annual inspection of the fire detection system, attesting to the operability of the system. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will submit the proof of the annual inspection of the fire detection system, attesting to the operability of the system. |
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| 2025-05-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(3) Description: Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Volunteer person 1 and 2 were missing physical and TB Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both volunteers received a physical and a TB |
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| 2025-05-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Volunteer person 1 and 2 were missing two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. 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.) Both volunteers have 2 written references |
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| 2025-05-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(iv) - Water safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(iv) Description: Water safety Noncompliance Area: Continued non compliance from 4-15-25: During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 2 were missing water safety training Correction Required: Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have called and scheduling a training for all staff through Shoen Safety. Training scheduled for 6-17-25 |
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| 2025-05-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Volunteer 1 had FBI but it was from the department of education. Volunteer 1 had state police clearance, but the clearance was missing date disseminated. Volunteer 2 had child abuse but the reason on the clearance was household member. Volunteer person 1 and 2 were missing signed disclosure statements. 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 # -1 and 2- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #-1 and 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.) Volunteer 1 has fingerprints scheduled for tomorrow 6/4 Volunteer 1 redid her state police clearance Volunteer 2 redid her child abuse for employment Both Volunteer 1 and 2 signed disclosure statements |
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| 2025-05-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51/3270.113(a) - Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.113(a) Description: Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection certification observed the staff in Peonies with 9 young toddlers. Youngest child was 1 year old. Staff 1 was in the classroom in Peonies but then left the room to open the door and was in the office leaving the staff in Peonies in with 9 children. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) There will always be someone in the office to answer the door. |
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| 2025-04-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing emergency plan training. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each employee received updated annual emergency plan training on 4/15 during breaks. |
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| 2025-04-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 needs fire safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated completion of fire safety training was printed out and placed in their file. |
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| 2025-04-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(iv) - Water safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(iv) Description: Water safety Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 2 were missing water safety training. Correction Required: Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Shoen Safety was contacted to come out and give all staff water safety training. |
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| 2025-04-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing written evaluation. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff received their annual evaluation; it was reviewed, signed and placed in their file. |
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| 2025-04-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep observed two outlet covers missing in Penguins 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.) Covers were placed in outlets in Penguin room during inspection. |
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| 2025-04-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During renewal visit certification rep observed hair gel and shave cream in accessible in Ponies. 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.) Hair gel and shaving cream were placed in locked cabinet during inspection. |
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| 2025-04-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep observed chipped paint on the wall near the children's batrhoom. 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 wall was painted and no more chipped paint. |
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| 2025-04-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed the fire drill log. Last documented fire drill was 2-11-25. Last date fire alarm was tested was on 2-11-25. 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.) Fire drill was performed at 11:30am on 4/15. Fire alarms were also tested at the same time. |
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| 2024-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Child 2 was missing CSR from their 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.) We contacted the parents and they returned Child #2's CSR signed. |
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| 2024-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed medication log for child 1. Child 1 did not have current written consent for administration of child's medication. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medication log was updated and signed by the parent. |
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| 2024-08-28 | 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: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. The emergency plan was missing 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.) The page that was missing in the Emergency Operations Plan was found and was in the packet. |
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| 2024-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing verification of child care experience. Correction Required: 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.) We received the verification of child care experience for staff #2 |
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| 2024-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. 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.) We received 2 written references for staff #2 |
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| 2024-08-28 | 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: Provider did not have information for families on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. 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.) We added the website to the Emergency Phone Numbers List. |
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| 2024-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(iv) - Water safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(iv) Description: Water safety Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 needs water safety training from a certified lifeguard. Water safety training that is in the staff file is "American Red Cross Online Water Safety for Parents and Caregivers" Correction Required: Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have scheduled a water safety training for all staff with a certified lifeguard. |
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| 2024-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing NSOR clearance. Staff date of hire 10-2-23. 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 # -1- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #-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.) We acquired Staff #1 NSOR clearance. |
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| 2024-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed Ponies out of ratio by one child. Staff had 7 children by herself. Youngest child in the group was 2 years old. Teddy Bears classroom was out by one child. Youngest child in the group was 1 year old. There were 11 children with 2 teachers. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child arrived while inspector was already here, he was moved so the classroom was in ratio. |
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| 2024-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in preschool classroom and the wall near the window need repair in the preschool classroom. 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.) Chipped Paint was repaired in the classroom. |
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| 2024-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing handwashing signs from both bathrooms near the office. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Handwashing signs were placed in both bathrooms. |
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| 2024-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification asked to test smoke alarms. The smoke alarms are interconnected but when provider tested it only one smoke alarm went off. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We made sure each and every staff know how to test the smoke alarms incase the director is not present. We tested them and they all worked. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep did not see a thermometer in the Ponies. Corrected on site. A thermometer was added. A thermometer was also missing in Penguins room. 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.) A new thermometer was purchased and placed in the fridge |
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| 2023-09-27 | 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: During renewal inspection certification rep checked for daily schedule. Daily schedule was missing in the Bunnies room 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.) All files were corrected and the agreements completed |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 1 and 3 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All files were corrected and the agreement was completed |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 1 and 2 was 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.) The addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to was updated. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. The file of child 1 and 4, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A letter from the children's families were received opting out of the vaccine |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep found an epi pen that was not in a labeled medication container inside the first bag in the preschool room. Correction Required: 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.) The epi-pen was removed and discarded |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep was missing verification of childcare experience. Correction Required: 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.) The staff's file was updated with a verification form |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing 5 annual training hours. 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.) To correct the violation, we scheduled training on 10-12-23 that covered her 12 hours of training. |
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| 2023-09-27 | 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: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was missing 1 hour updated health and safety. 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.) The updated health and safety training was completed on 10-2-23 |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing annual evaluation. 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.) The annual evaluation was completed on 9-27-23 |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, certification rep observed spray bottle (bleach and water) in an area accessible to children in the children's bathroom. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Spray bottle was moved out of reach of children at the time of inspection |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed first aid kit. The first aid kit in the Bunnies 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 added to the first aid kit in the Bunny room |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed broken tile in the children's bathroom and missing baseboard in the preschool 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.) The brokem tile in the bathroom has been replaced and the missing baseboard in the preschool room has been replaced |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the following rooms: Penguins, bathroom (near bathroom), Lil' Gomies, Preschool Room and wall near the step going down to 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 chipped paint has been fixed and repainted |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection certification checked the smoke alarm. The smoke alarms were not interconnected. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The interconnected smoke alarms has been ordered and will be installed as soon as they arrive |
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| 2023-08-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 8 last physical on file was from 3-29-21. Staff 9 was missing a file from their file. Staff 3,4 and 6 were missing the date the TB was read. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Physical reports were dated on 8-16-23. Staff 9 is no longer employed. |
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| 2023-08-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4, and 9 were missing 2 reference letters. Staff 5 was missing 1 reference letter. 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 missing documents were added to the files on 8-16-23 |
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| 2023-08-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f) Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3,4,7 and 9 has not completed first aid and cpr training within 90 days of hire. Staff 3,4,6,7 and 9 were observed working unsupervised. They were not working with an AGS/GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. Staff 4 and 7 were missing the 10 hour health and safety training. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10),within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3,4,7 and 9-- will have until 8-31-23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3,4,7 and 9--- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #-3,4,7 and 9-, staff person #-3,4,7 and 9- 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.) FA CPR training completed on 8-24. All missing documents were added to the files on 8-16-23. |
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| 2023-08-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(iv) - Water safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(iv) Description: Water safety Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 9 need water safety training from a certified lifeguard. Water safety training that is in the staff file is "American Red Cross Online Water Safety for Parents and Caregivers" Correction Required: Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All water activites will resume for 2024 season. We will schedule water safety training for all staff members before next season. |
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| 2023-08-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1, 5 and 7 were missing disclosure statement from their file. Staff 2 was missing FBI clearance from their file. Staff 3 was missing child abuse clearance from their file. Staff 4 was missing NSOR from their file. Staff 9 was missing state police clearance from their file. Staff 4 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff 8 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5-11-16. 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 # -1,2,3,4,5,7, and 9- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #-1,2,3,4,5,7, and 9-- 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.) All missing documents were added to the files on 8-16-23. Staff 8 is no longer employed. |
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| 2023-08-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 5,7,9 were missing verification of experience from their file. 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.) All missing documents were added to the files on 8-16-23 |
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| 2023-08-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: During announced visit certification rep observed 6 children with one staff in the Pony room. The age of the youngest child in the room was 1. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child is staff son. He is part time summer camp student and should not be in the Pony Room |
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| 2022-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 9/28/22 classroom #2 refrigerator did not have a thermometer. 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.) Provider will place thermometer inside the refrigerator located in classroom #2 to ensure required temperature is maintained. |
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| 2022-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 9/28/22 child #1 was in the crib sleeping and was not in the recommended sleeping position. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will place baby rolling signs on individual cribs to inform that baby's are capable of rolling while asleep in their cribs. |
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| 2022-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 9/28/22 that ice packs were being used and lunches were not being stored in the required refrigerator measuring at required temperature. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have all lunches placed in main refrigerator with labeled shelves to ensure any potentially hazardous food will not spoil. |
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| 2022-09-28 | 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: It was observed on 9/28/22 facility did not have information for parents to access the regulations, or the instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office 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.) Provider posted information for all parents to access regulations included was contact information of appropriate regional child care office. |
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| 2022-09-28 | 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: It was observed on 9/28/22 staff person #1 has not completed required pediatric first aid/CPR training within 90 days of their date of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons#1 shall complete pediatric first aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 10/13/22 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 AGS who has completed the required pediatric first aid/CPR training. If there is no staff available to supervise 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.) Provider will have staff person #1 complete required pediatric first aid/CPR training on 10/15/22 and verification will be sent to certification representative |
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| 2022-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 9/28/22 classroom # 3 electrical outlet located by the window did not have receptacle covers in place. 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.) Provider will place electrical covers in all unused outlets in classroom# 3. Picture verification will be sent to certification representative. |
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| 2022-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 9/28/22 the cabinet located in classroom #3 lock was broken and contained cleaning disinfectant accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will replace broken lock with child proof latches on cabinet located in classroom # 3. verification pictures will be sent to certification representative. |
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| 2022-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 9/28/22 classroom # 1 first aid kit did not include 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.) Provider will include tweezers inside the first aid kit located in classroom #1. Picture verification will be sent to certification representative. |
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| 2022-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.81 Description: Glass Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 9/28/22 classroom #2 glass doors did not have visual identification in child care space. 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.) Provider will place decals on glass doors located in classroom#2 to ensure that children are not at risk. Picture verifications will be sent to certification representative. |
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| 2022-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 9/28/22 the changing table located inside toddler bathroom did not have required 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.) Provider will post hand washing sign that informs when to wash hands over the changing table located in the childrens bathroom. Picture verification will be sent to certification representative. |
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| 2021-12-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.136(d) - Communicate report to DOH | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.136(d) Description: Communicate report to DOH Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 12/21/21, STAFF PERSON #1 ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THE FACILITY WAS CLOSED DUE TO A CHILD BEING EXPOSED TO COVID-19. THE FACILITY DID NOT REPORT THE REASON FOR THE CLOSURE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OR OCDEL. Correction Required: A facility person who knows of a communicable disease for which 28 Pa. Code Chapter 27 (relating to communicable and noncommunicable diseases) requires reporting, or who knows of a group expression of an illness which may be of public concern, whether or not it is known to be of a communicable nature, shall report it promptly to the appropriate division of the Department of Health as specified in Chapter 27, or to a local department of health. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE PROVIDER WILL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SUBMIT THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION TO OCDEL. |
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| 2021-12-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52/3270.113(a) - Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a) Description: Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 12/21/21, STAFF PERSON #1 ACKNOWLEDGED THAT STAFF PERSON #2 LEFT THE BUILDING ON 12/16/21, AND A GROUP OF 10 PRE-K CHILDREN WERE LEFT UNATTENDED IN THE CLASSROOM, ALSO COMPROMISING STAFF:CHILD RATIOS FOR THIS ROOM. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) WITHIN LESS THAN A MINUTE IT WAS REPORTED THAT STAFF PERSON #2 LEFT THE BUILDING, AND IMMEDIATELY AN EXTRA STAFF PERSON FROM ANOTHER CLASSROOM WAS PLACED IN THE PRE-K ROOM TO SUPERVISE THE CHILDREN AND RESTORE STAFF:CHILD RATIOS. |
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| 2021-11-19 | Initial review | Initial review | Compliant - Finalized |
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