UPMC Passavant Childrens House
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About the Provider
Bright Horizons provides work/life solutions for more than 800 leading employers to help them address challenges across key life stages. Programs include child care, back-up care, college counseling, elder care, and work/life consulting.
The first few years of life are an extraordinary time that sets the stage for all the years that follow. Our program for learning creates educational environments that empower children to be confident, successful, lifelong learners and socially responsible citizens. Bright Horizons' innovative programs help children, families, and employers work together to be their very best.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-07-09 | Swimming | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to contain a current National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) check dated 7/10/26 which was not obtained prior to first day working with children (See IS CODE SHEET) as required under the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL.) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for Staff person #1 now contains a current National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) check. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained a current financial agreement for that lacked the operator's signature. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The financial agreement for child #1 was signed on the date of inspection, 1/21/26. |
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| 2026-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 1/6/25 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 10/31/24 health report on file. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child file for child #2 was corrected on 1/6/25. |
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| 2026-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2 contained a current emergency contact form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact form were signed on 1/5/26 and 6/5/25. The child file for Child #3 contained a current emergency contact form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact form were signed on 12/15/25 and 5/12/25. The child file for Child #4 contained a current emergency contact form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact form were signed on 12/19/25 and 5/4/25. The child file for Child #5 contained a current emergency contact form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact form were signed on 12/16/25 and 1/2/25. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child file for child #2 had an emergency contact form that was not updated within six months but was corrected on 1/5/26. The child file for child #3 had an emergency contact form that was not updated within six months was corrected on 12/15/25 . The child file for child #4 had an emergency contact form that was not updated within six months was corrected on 12/19/25. The child file for child #5 had an emergency contact form that was not updated within six months was corrected on 12/16/25. |
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| 2026-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #4 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 12/24/25 and 10/9/24. 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.) Staff person # 4 completed the annual fire safety training on 12/24/25. The staff file for person #4 was corrected on 12/24/2025. |
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| 2026-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 contained a current staff evaluation dated Dec. 2025 which was not completed at least once every 12 months from the previous staff evaluation on file dated Nov. 2024. 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 persons #1 and #2 had their annual evaluation on December 2025 and the written evaluations were placed in their files in December 2025. |
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| 2026-01-21 | 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: The staff file for Staff person #3 who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked proof of education. 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.) Staff person #3 was notified immediately on 1/12/26 to provide their proof of education and will provide their proof of education by 2/28/26. |
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| 2026-01-21 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the PreK Room, a travel sized hand sanitizer was observed attached to a child's jacket that was hanging approximately a foot and a half from the floor in a cubby allowing it to be accessible to the preschool age children in care. 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, that was attached to a child's coat, was removed on the date of inspection, 1/21/26. |
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| 2025-10-09 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-07-17 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as an assistant group supervisor, contained a foreign diploma that lacked additional documentation to show that the diploma had been evaluated to determine its validity and whether or not it meets qualifications for the position. 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.) The center director will send staff person #1 will have their foreign diploma evaluated to determine the validity and whether it meets the qualifications for the position. |
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| 2025-07-17 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the Gym, one ceiling tile located on the left side of the room nearest the built in shelving unit was observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having a water spot from a previous leak. In the hallway outside of the Toddler 2 Room one ceiling tile was observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having a water spot from a previous leak. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The ceiling tiles in the Gym and Hallway outside of the Twos classroom were replaced and are now in good repair, free from water spots. |
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| 2025-06-06 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-01-13 | 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: The child file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 1/8/25 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 12/27/23 health report on file. The child file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 11/1/24 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 10/30/23 health report on file. 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.) The child file for child #1 was corrected on 1/8/25 and child #2 was corrected on 11/1/24. |
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| 2025-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The most recent emergency drill documented at the facility dated 8/7/24 was observed to lack mention of special accommodation used for any category of children and problems/observations encountered during the drill. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The annual emergency drill now documents special accommodations for children and problems/observations encountered during the drill. |
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| 2025-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: The last two reviews of the facility emergency plan were not completed annually; those reviews were dated 8/21/23 and 11/16/24. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan was corrected on 11/16/24. |
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| 2024-09-18 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-08-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: *In the Preschool Room, at approximately 10:30am, two staff and 16 preschool age children were observed. During the onset of supervision and ratio, Staff person #1 identified and named 8 preschool aged children and Staff person #2 identified and named 7 preschool aged children thus leaving 1 child unaccounted for. Staff were again asked to identify and name the children whom they were responsible for; Staff person #1 identified and named 8 preschool aged children and Staff person #2 identified and named 7 preschool aged children thus still leaving 1 child unaccounted for. Correction Required: *Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All current staff will receive supervision training live from 6-8pm on September 26, 2024 from our Stars Representative and another trainer. The staff members immediately checked primary group tags and realized the error. They ensured that they each knew the names and whereabouts of their assigned children. |
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| 2024-08-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: ***In the Preschool Room, at approximately 10:30am, two staff and 16 preschool age children were observed. During the onset of supervision and ratio, Staff person #1 identified and named 8 preschool aged children and Staff person #2 identified and named 7 preschool aged children thus leaving 1 child unaccounted for. Staff were again asked to identify and name the children whom they were responsible for; Staff person #1 identified and named 8 preschool aged children and Staff person #2 identified and named 7 preschool aged children thus still leaving 1 child unaccounted for. Correction Required: ***Director and all current employees will be required to schedule, attend, and participate in an in-person training with ELRC regarding the importance of supervision grouping and tools (i.e. tag system, face to name, etc.). Proof of participation will be submitted to the OCDEL Western Region Certification Rep upon completion. The training will count towards the mandatory 12 training hours required by the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff immediately conferred with each other to ensure each person knew who their children were and their whereabouts All current staff will receive supervision training live from 6-8 pm on September 26, 2024 from our stars representative and another trainer. |
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| 2024-08-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: **In the Preschool Room, at approximately 10:30am, two staff and 16 preschool age children were observed. During the onset of supervision and ratio, Staff person #1 identified and named 8 preschool aged children and Staff person #2 identified and named 7 preschool aged children thus leaving 1 child unaccounted for. Staff were again asked to identify and name the children whom they were responsible for; Staff person #1 identified and named 8 preschool aged children and Staff person #2 identified and named 7 preschool aged children thus still leaving 1 child unaccounted for. Correction Required: **The director will conduct random supervision/ratio assessments of each classroom at least 3 times per week, at various times of the day, for the next 3 months. During the assessment, the director will ask each staff person in each classroom to identify the children that are in their assigned supervision group by naming each child and pointing to each child. The director will document all assessments in a log, including the date, time, name of staff person and the number and ages of children each staff are responsible for. The log will be submitted to the DHS representative prior to use. The completed logs will be made available to DHS representatives upon request. Assessments will begin immediately upon acceptance of the plan of correction. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff members immediately conferred with each other to ensure each knew who the children in their group were and their whereabouts. The director will conduct random supervision/ratio assessments of each classroom at least 3 times per week at various times of the day for the next 3 months. The director will send the completed logs to the licensing representative. |
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| 2024-08-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In Kindergarten Prep Room a stapler was observed on a table and accessible to children in care. In the School Age Room a stapler was observed stored on an arts and crafts wood shelving unit and accessible to children in care. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staplers in Kindergarten Prep and Summer Camp were immediately moved out of the reach of the children. |
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| 2024-06-06 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained a current child service report dated 12/1/23 that was not completed every 6 months from the previous report dated 5/15/23. The child file for Child #2 contained a current child service report dated 12/4/23 that was not completed every 6 months from the previous report dated 5/30/23. 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 file #1's service report was corrected on 12/1/23. Child file #2's service report was corrected on 12/4/23. |
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| 2024-01-24 | 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: The child file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 6/5/23 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 5/24/22 health report on file. 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.) Child #2's health assessment was corrected on 6/5/23. |
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| 2024-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, Staff person #2, and Staff person #4 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Revised 10hr Health and Safety Training 2022. Staff person #1, Staff person #2, and Staff person #4 contained the old ten-hour Health and Safety Training and the 1hr updated training were on file which are not acceptable for new staff hired after 10/4/22. 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 #1, Staff person #2, and Staff person #4--- will have until 2/10/24 to complete the required training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person#1 completed the training on January 28, 2024. Staff persons 2 and 4 will complete the training by 2/10/24 |
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| 2024-01-24 | 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: The staff file for Staff person #3 contained a current National Sex Offender Registry check dated 7/20/23 which was applied for timely though not received within 45 days of hire [See IS CODE SHEET] as required for provisional hiring under the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 3's NSOR verification was received/corrected on 7/20/23. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Swimming | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During a swimming inspection, at approximately 10:15am, Staff person #1 and eleven young school aged children were observed. During the onset of supervision and ratio, Staff person #1 identified and named 6 young school aged children thus leaving 5 children unaccounted for. Staff person #2 was observed coming out of the restroom and claimed responsibility for the 5 young school aged children allowing all children to be accounted for. Staff person #2 was observed to not be physically present with their assigned group of children. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person returned to the group immediately, after using the restroom and remained with their assigned group for the remainder of the day. Swimming has ended for this summer as of 8/8/23. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Swimming | 3270.115(a)(5) - Staff:child ratios while swimming | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.115(a)(5) Description: Staff:child ratios while swimming Noncompliance Area: During a swimming inspection, at approximately 10:15am, Staff person #1 and eleven young school aged children were observed resulting in the staff:child swim ratio being 1:11. Staff person #2 was observed coming out of the restroom and claimed responsibility for the 5 other young school aged children resuming compliance with staff-child ratios. Correction Required: The staff-child ratios while children are swimming are Infant 1:1; Young or older toddler 1:2; Preschool 1:5; Young school-age 1:6; Older school-age1:8. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person returned to the group immediately, after using the restroom and remained in ratio with the children for the remainder of the day. Swimming has ended for the summer as of 8/8/23 |
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| 2023-08-08 | Swimming | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: At approximately 11:15am, outside in the toddler play space, 3 staff and 29 preschool age children were observed outside playing and the emergency contact forms for all of the children were not present. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency backpack containing the emergency contact information for the entire center was brought outside to the playground immediately. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Swimming | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: At approximately 11:15am, outside in the toddler play space, 3 staff and 29 preschool age children were observed outside playing and a first-aid kit was not present. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency backpack containing the first aid kit was brought outside to the playground immediately. |
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| 2023-01-18 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Based on staff interviews it was determined that a young toddler was left alone in the gym for approximately nine minutes with no adult supervision. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child was returned to the classroom to correct the supervision violation. The staff involved were placed on administrative leave until our investigation was complete and they were retrained on the supervision and transition tracking policy. |
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| 2023-01-18 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: **Based on staff interviews it was determined that a young toddler was left alone in the gym for approximately nine minutes with no adult supervision. Correction Required: **Director must arrange for all staff to complete the following one-hour training from Better Kid Care titled Supervision: Moving Children. Proof of training will be submitted upon completion and may be counted towards annual training hours. Compliance will be verified through an unannounced inspection. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will complete "Supervision: Moving Children" on Better Kid Care website by February 20, 2023. Proof of training will be submitted to DHS and kept in staff files to count towards training hours of the current year. |
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| 2023-01-18 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: *Based on staff interviews it was determined that a young toddler was left alone in the gym for approximately nine minutes with no adult supervision. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child was returned to the classroom to correct the supervision violation. Staff have been reminded and will be retrained at staff meetings on February 20th, 2023, and March 10th, 2023 of ratio and group size requirements. |
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| 2023-01-18 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: ***Based on staff interviews it was determined that a young toddler was left alone in the gym for approximately nine minutes with no adult supervision. Correction Required: The director shall hold monthly staff meetings for a period of two months from the acceptance of the plan of correction, which shall include all staff persons to discuss supervision and grouping requirements and any current and previous violations under this regulation. Provider must keep documentation of a dated agenda along with a signed attendance sheet for each monthly meeting. Documentation of each monthly meeting will be made available to OCDEL-DHS representatives upon request. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff meetings on February 20th, 2023, and March 10th, 2023 will include a discussion with all staff about supervision and grouping requirements and any current or previous violations. Dated agendas and signed attendance sheets will be kept on record and made available to OCDEL-DHS representative. |
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| 2023-01-18 | 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: The staff file for Staff person #4, contained a current health assessment dated 11/1/21 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 10/28/19 health assessment on file. 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.) The file for staff person #4 now contains/includes a current health assessment. |
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| 2023-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #2, was observed to contain a tuberculosis screening test results dated 11/16/20 which was conducted more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting (See IS CODE SHEET). Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #2 will obtain/provide a current tuberculosis screening test. |
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| 2023-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #3 contained current first-aid/CPR training dated 11/5/22 which was not renewed on or before the expiration of the previous training certificate on file dated 1012/20. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for staff person #3 now includes/contains current first-aid/CPR training. |
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| 2023-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training; the health and safety training on file was completed prior to 9/30/16 and is not considered an acceptable training. Staff person #4 now has health and safety training on file dated 11/23/22. 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 file for staff person #4 now includes/contains health and safety training. |
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| 2023-01-18 | 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: The file for Staff person #1 was observed to lack documentation of having applied for and received a State sex offender check and State criminal background check from the State in which they resided in within the previous five years as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for staff person #1 now includes/contains documentation for state sex offender check and criminal history check from the state in which they resided in within the previous 5 years. |
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| 2023-01-18 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: *Based on staff interviews it was determined that a young toddler was left alone in the gym for approximately nine minutes with no adult supervision. During this time, staff: child ratio was 0:1. Correction Required: The director shall hold monthly staff meetings for a period of two months from the acceptance of the plan of correction, which shall include all staff persons to discuss staff: child ratio requirements and any current and previous violations under this regulation. Provider must keep documentation of a dated agenda along with a signed attendance sheet for each monthly meeting. Documentation of each monthly meeting will be made available to OCDEL-DHS representatives upon request. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff meetings on February 20th, 2023, and March 10th, 2023 will include a discussion with all staff about child ratio requirements and any current or previous violations. Dated agendas and signed attendance sheets will be kept on record and made available to OCDEL-DHS representative. |
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| 2023-01-18 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: Based on staff interviews it was determined that a young toddler was left alone in the gym for approximately nine minutes with no adult supervision. During this time, staff: child ratio was 0:1. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child was returned to the classroom to correct the ratio violation. The staff involved were placed on administrative leave until our investigation was complete and they were retrained on the supervision and transition tracking policy. |
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| 2022-05-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility had verification of annual testing on 8-30-21 of the fire detection system by a fire safety professional that lacked the required documentation showing that the deficiencies listed on the report were corrected and the fire detection system was in full compliance with 62 P.S. 1016(c)(3). A new report was submitted on 5-5-22 showing that the fire detection system was re-inspected on 5-3-22 and was in full compliance with 62 P.S. 1016(c)(3). The fire detection system was not in compliance between 8-30-21 to 5-3-22. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire detection system was re-inspected on 5-3-22, and the fire alarm report was submitted on 5-5-22 showing that the system was in full compliance. |
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| 2022-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(i) - Name of medication | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7)(i) Description: Name of medication Noncompliance Area: In the pre-k room, there was Children's Advil for child #1, and the medication log lacked the name of the medication. Correction Required: A medication log shall include the name of the medication. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child was not in attendance on the day of inspection. The next day, upon arrival at the center, the parent completed the section of the form that was missing information. |
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| 2022-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.64 - Outside Walkways | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.64 Description: Outside Walkways Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:25 a.m., the patio and sidewalk outside the back exit doors from the preschool room were observed to be covered with snow. Correction Required: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon discovery that the patio and sidewalk outside of the preschool room were obstructed by snow, the Center contacted the Environmental Services Department of the hospital, and they immediately cleared a pathway for emergency exits. |
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| 2022-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: In the gym, the first-aid kit was in a cabinet with the lock not functioning and was unlocked resulting in the first-aid kit being accessible to children. The pre-k group was observed in the gym, and the backpack with the first-aid kit inside was on the floor and accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first aid kit and emergency bag were both moved immediately to the top of the cubbies which is an inaccessible location from the children. |
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| 2022-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In the pre-k room, there was peeling paint in one area on the back right wall near the cots. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The peeling paint was scraped and repainted after the room closed for the day. |
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| 2022-01-25 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system in accordance with 62 P.S. 1016(c)(3). Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The legal entity could not find proof of purchase for the fire detection system. They completed an attestation form provided by the state and this form was submitted to licensing on 2/10/22. Moving forward this attestation form will be kept on file to avoid citations in the future for this code. |
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| 2020-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the indoor gym, there were several fabric blocks with tears in multiple places that had small pieces coming apart that could be placed in a child's mouth. 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.) All blocks were immediately discarded in the garbage receptacle. Moving forward, staff will ensure that all play items are in good repair. |
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| 2020-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Kindergarten room, the back of the black cabinet near the refrigerator was coming apart with nails sticking out from the back piece of the cabinet that was a visible hazard and unsafe. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The back board of the cabinet was immediately removed. The cabinet was emptied and removed to the garbage on 1/16/20. Moving forward, staff will ensure all furniture is in good repair and safe for the children in the classroom. |
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| 2020-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On the outdoor play space near the building, there were multiple areas on the fence with bolts protruding out from the fence that were a visible hazard. 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.) That play space is not being used at this time. Staff were informed not to use the play space until the problem was resolved. A work order was placed to Maintenance. Maintenance came over and installed acorn nuts on all protruding bolts. This was completed on January 27, 2020. Moving forward, the fence will be inspected daily to ensure it is in good repair and free of visible hazards. |
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| 2019-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the gym, there was a multicolored mat that had tears in multiple places with small pieces coming apart that could be placed in a child's mouth. In the 2 year old room, there were pieces of cellophane paper in the discovery table with many of the pieces that were less than 1 inch in diameter that could be placed in a child's mouth. 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.) In response to this citation, the center director immediately removed the gym mat from the classroom and disposed in trash. The teacher in the 2 year old room immediately removed the cellophane from the classroom. Moving forward all toys with a diameter of less than 1 inch or made of plastic will not be accessible to children. All mats will be checked regularly to ensure there are no rips or worn spots. |
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| 2019-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 had a child service report that exceeded 6 months between reports. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In response to this citation, the center director reviewed child files for compliance on 1/22/19. Moving forward all child files will have an evaluation that was shared with the family every 6 months. |
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| 2019-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had a staff evaluation that exceeded 12 months between evaluations. 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.) In response to this citation, the center director reviewed all files on January 22, 2019 to ensure no one was missing an evaluation. Moving forward all staff evaluations will be completed within 12 months. Any staff who have a job change will still receive their performance evaluation by the anniversary date of the previous evaluation. |
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| 2019-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room, the water temperature at the sink in the room was 118 degrees, and the water temperature at the sink on the right in the bathroom was 120 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.) In response to this citation, the center director contacted the Maintenance Department of the hospital. They came over on 1/22/19 to check water temperature. They lowered the temperature of the water heater. The center director sent a photo the the licensor showing a temperature of 101.1. Moving forward, the center director and classroom teachers will monitor the water temperature to ensure it does not exceed 110 degrees. |
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| 2019-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room in the bathroom, a handwashing sign was not posted at the first toilet. 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.) In response to this citation, the center director immediately posted a new handwashing sign. Moving forward, all sinks/toilets/diapering areas will have a posted handwashing sign. The center director reminded all staff to check daily for signs that may have fallen and replace them with new signs. |
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| 2018-07-12 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Kindergarten Prep room with 18 total children, staff person #2 named 9 preschoolers in her group and staff person #3 named 8 preschoolers in her group, resulting in 17 out of 18 children being named in a group and 1 child not being named in a group. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In response to this citation, the Assistant Director met with both teachers responsible for these children on July 12, 2018 and reviewed in detail with them the Center's expectations for appropriate sight and sound supervision and transition tracking. On September 13, 2018, the Center will hold a mandatory, all Center staff retraining on supervision, and will review Regulation 3270.113 in detail. |
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| 2018-07-12 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #1 had a health assessment that had a TB test read date that was after his start date. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In response to this citation, the Center Director reviewed all Center staff and volunteer files to confirm compliance with this expectation on July 16, 2018 focusing on ensuring all facility persons have a TB test completed and documented by a licensed health professional prior to their start date. The Regional Manager reminded the Center Director that any future failure to meet this expectation will lead to progressive counseling for those responsible, up to and including termination of employment. |
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| 2018-07-12 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #1 had emergency plan training that was completed after his start date. 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.) In response to this citation, the Center Director reviewed all Center staff files to confirm compliance with this expectation on July 16, 2018, with an eye toward ensuring all staff have emergency plan review completed prior to working with children. Going forward, all Center staff will be trained annually and any volunteers, janitorial staff, etc. must have this review completed prior to beginning employment. |
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| 2018-07-12 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #1 had a volunteer Child Abuse clearance and requires a Child Abuse clearance for employment. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. 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.) In response to the Licensing visit, the Center Director submitted for the appropriate child abuse clearance and this lifeguard will not be utilized until the appropriate clearance is received. The Regional Manager met with the Center Director on July 24, 2018 and reviewed our obligation that all facility members (which includes staff persons, substitutes, volunteers, food service workers, janitorial staff or another adult who serves in or is employed by a facility) have clearances. The Center Director conducted a file review of all Center facility persons on July 30, 2018 and confirmed all files contained appropriate clearances. |
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| 2018-07-12 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room, the closet door was open with a bin that had many sunscreens that were 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.) In response to the licensor's observation, the Center Director locked the sunscreen in a cabinet in the kitchen area. The Center Director also met with the preschool classroom teachers on July 16, 2018 and reviewed our requirements for ensuring hazardous items are always locked away and kept out of reach of children. |
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| 2018-07-12 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Kindergarten Prep room, there were 6 cots that were stacked on the table by the door to the hallway that were obstructing the exit to the room. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Immediately in response to the licensor's observation, these cots were removed from the exit area of the Kindergarten Prep classroom on July 12, 2018. The Assistant Director also met with the Kindergarten Prep classroom teachers and reviewed our requirements regarding accessible exits and entranceways on July 12, 2018. Finally, the Center Director is conducting daily walk throughs of the Center space to ensure exits are appropriately free from obstruction. |
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| 2018-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, there were several large foam blocks with many teeth marks and small pieces coming apart that could be placed in a child's mouth. In the older toddler room, there were 3 foam flat shapes with many teeth marks and small pieces coming apart that could be placed in a child's mouth. In the older toddler room, the discovery table had dirt and many small sticks that were less than 1 inch in diameter that could be placed in a child's mouth. 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 toys were removed and discarded immediately. The dirt was removed during the day. In the future no toys smaller than 1 inch diameter will be in infant/toddler classrooms. We will not allow foam objects in those classrooms unless supervised immediately by a staff person. |
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| 2018-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In a locked storage room in the gym, there was an expired EpiPen for child #1. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Epi Pen was not in a child care space rather a locked storage room not accessible by children. This EpiPen was for a school-age child that attended the center in the summer months. We notified the parents and asked them to pick up the EpiPen. When this did not happen, we kept it in the storage room. The epipen was discarded immediately. Moving forward, we will discard expired medication immediately upon expiration or return to families. |
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| 2018-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had an initial health assessment with a chest X-ray, and lacked a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method or a positive tuberculin skin test with the chest X-ray. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The employee will contact her doctor for further proof of allergy and chest x-ray. We do have physician's documentation that the teacher in question is allergic to the TB and there is a chest x-ray on file. Moving forward, we will ensure a TB result is turned in at initial employment, even if an allergy is listed. |
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| 2017-08-07 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the school-age room, there was a medication for a parent of a child that is in the school-age room. The medication was not intended for a child in the facility. 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 Center Director took the medication and kept it in the office. She immediately informed the parent by email of the finding of the medication, and that she could pick it up at the end of the day from the office. Moving forward, all bags with medication brought in to the center will be inspected to ensure that only the medication for the child and that has proper medication forms and logs completed will be in locked storage at the center. |
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| 2017-08-07 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that lacked the physician`s or CRNP`s assessment of the person`s suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician`s or CRNP`s assessment of the person`s suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Center Director had the staff member contact her doctor the day of the inspection. The Center Director faxed the health assessment to the staff members doctors office. It was immediately completed correctly, initialed, and dated by the physician. It was faxed back to the center the same day. Moving forward, all staff health assessments will be audited closely to ensure full completion of the form. |
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| 2017-08-07 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 had invalid mandated reporter training that was dated prior to 12/2014. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person`s record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Center Director had the employee register for and begin the training the day of the inspection. She is to complete the training by Friday 8/11/17. All staff files were checked to ensure they were in compliance with the guidelines for the Mandated Reporter Training. |
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| 2017-08-07 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room, there was a garbage can next to the sink that did not have a lid. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward the Center Director will conduct regular spot checks to ensure all waste receptacles are lidded and well maintained. A new waste receptacle was ordered to replace the one in the Preschool room. |
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| 2017-01-26 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were googly eyes, which are smaller then 1 inch, in the Toddler 1 room. 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.) This issue was remedied immediately. Specifically, the Assistant Director removed the googly eyes from the cupboard in the Toddler Room and disposed of the same. As noted above, our expectations for health and safety will be reviewed at our next staff meeting on April 18, 2017. |
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| 2017-01-26 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 includes a child service report which is dated more than 6 months after the child's enrollment date. 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.) This issue was remedied promptly and the Center has provided the family with the above-referenced information. The Center utilizes Teaching Strategies Gold to ensure families are provided appropriate agreements which specify the applicable services provided. As noted above, the Center Director completed a comprehensive file audit on February 3, 2017, and ensured all files and assessments are current and compliant with the Departments standards, including the Departments approved form where applicable. |
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| 2017-01-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4 did not include complete addresses for all listed release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On February 23, 2017, the Center Director contacted the noted families and ensured the emergency contact forms were updated and properly filled out. Going forward, the Center Director and Assistant Director will ensure families provide a fully completed emergency contact form prior to any childs first day at the Center. |
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| 2017-01-26 | 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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Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment and tuberculosis test for Sraff person #3 are dated after the employee's first date working with children. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.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.) As noted above, on March 20, 2017, the Assistant Director audited all Center staff files to ensure compliance with this requirement. Additionally, the Center Director and Assistant Director are monitoring all Center staff health assessments, ensuring all Center staff comply with this requirement prior to their start date and renewing within every twenty-four months going forward. No Center staff will be permitted to commence employment without this requirement going forward. |
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| 2017-01-26 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #4 did not include 2 written references attesting to the person's suitability to work in a child care posituin. Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person`s suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The required references were obtained and placed in the noted staff persons file on March 15, 2017. We include a copy of the same for your reference as Attachment B. Additionally, on March 20, 2017, the Assistant Director audited all Center staff files to ensure compliance with this requirement. Going forward, the Center Director will review staff files monthly to ensure all paperwork is up-to-date and meets our own expectations as well as state licensing requirements. |
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| 2017-01-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff person #1 and Staff person #2, who are volunteers, have clearances dated after their first day working with children. 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.) This issue will not reoccur. We also note these staff persons, who are both volunteers, have current clearances in their file. We include copies of the same as Attachment A to our mailed submission. Going forward, the Center Director and Assistant Director are ensuring that all staff, including volunteers, will have clearances on file prior to their first day working with children |
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| 2017-01-26 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were toxics stored on top of the refrigerator in the pre-school room which were not stored in a bin or basin which allows for toxics to spill or drip into the refrigerator 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.) This issue was remedied immediately. On January 26, 2017, the Center's Assistant Director met individually with the Preschool classroom teachers and reviewed our health and safety requirements given the current citation. The Center Director has ensured that all Center staff conduct sweeps every morning of each classroom to ensure there are no toxics stored away from food, food preparation and child care spaces and this citation will be discussed at the next all Center staff meeting on April 18, 2017. |
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