Ms Diannes Daycare
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday5:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On the outdoor play space, there were two Little Tikes Cars with leaves and visible dirt on the seats and inside of the car. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I removed the cars. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3280.108(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.108(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: On the back porch leading to the outdoor play space, there was a chair with the fabric torn in multiple areas with the foam exposed. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I taped the torn part and I put a seat pad on it. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 had an agreement that lacked the fee amount. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent did not have a co/pay. I checked file and I wrote 0 for no co/pay. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(2) Description: Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 had an agreement that lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The date the fee is to be paid was added to the agreement. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked a current child service report updated within the last 6 months. The file for child #2 had child service reports that exceeded 6 months between reports. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I updated the service report and the parent received their copy. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3280.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: In the upstairs child care room, the emergency contact forms were not present in the room for the 3 children receiving care in the room. 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.) I ran off a copy of each child's emergency contact forms and were placed in the room. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The files for child #2 and #3, preschoolers, lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 12 months. 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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent made an appointment to Dr. Child's records were updated. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3280.131(e)(1)/3280.131(e)(3) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(e)(1)/3280.131(e)(3) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3, a 3 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 2nd Hepatitis A vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. 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). Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 8-25-25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent took paper to Dr. and added it to the list. The shot was given just wasn't listed. The updated record was received before the child returned to the facility. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked 12 hours of annual child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 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.) I finished my 12 hours. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had an NSOR verification certificate dated 3-31-20 and lacked a current NSOR verification certificate updated within the last 60 months. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #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.) I received my certificate 8-21-25 and did not work at the facility until the certificate was received. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: In the main room on the windowsill, there was a bottle containing a purple liquid that staff identified as a cleaner and was not labeled with the contents. In the main room near the diapering area, there were bottles of Purell Hand Sanitizer and cleaner on the windowsill that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children. In the upstairs bathroom in an unlocked drawer, there were multiple toothpastes including Colgate Total that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children. 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and 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.) I removed purple liquid and put it out of reach of the children. I removed the sanitizer. I removed the toothpaste. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3280.66(a)/3280.66(c) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container/Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a)/3280.66(c) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container/Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: On the outdoor play space, there were multiple vines of bittersweet nightshade near the left fence that were determined to be toxic and were accessible to children. 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Removed vines. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3280.69(a) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.69(a) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: In the bathroom upstairs that children use to wash their hands, the water temperature at the sink was 137° F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I turned hot water off under the sink. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3280.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed in the kitchen supervising 3 children, and the front right burner on the stove was in use and accessible to children. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Turned stove off. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3280.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The facility's first-aid kit lacked sterile gauze pads. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I purchased gauze pads. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On the outdoor play space, the lower play space had a bracket on the bottom of the fence that had a sharp edge that was accessible to children. In the back right corner of the play space, there were a couple screws that were protruding out and splintering wood with sharp edges that were visible hazards. The left side of the door frame on the lower play space had a loose edge of the frame with a nail with a sharp edge protruding out that were visible hazards. In the back left corner area of the play space, the fence had two metal posts with sharp edges on top that were visible hazards. On the fence on the left side of the play space, there were metal wires on the fence with sharp edges, and there were screws protruding out with sharp edges at the bottom of the front side of the fence on the lower play space that were visible hazards. 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 sharp edges on the fence and surfaces will be covered. The sharp edges of the wood, the screws, and the nails will be covered or removed. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In the upstairs child care room, there were a few areas of peeling paint on the left and back walls. On the outdoor play space, the left side of the garage had white paint that was peeling in multiple areas. On the side of the house near the front play space, there were multiple areas of peeling red paint around the door frame. On the lower fenced play space area, there was peeling paint in multiple areas along the front bottom area of the fence. On the back porch leading to the outdoor play space, there was peeling paint on the fence of the porch. 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 is no longer peeling. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3280.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: According to the fire drill log, a fire drill was not conducted at least once every 60 days between 11-6-24 to 1-6-25 and 5-6-25 to 7-7-25. Correction Required: Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) They are up to date now. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected smoke alarms in the facility at least once every 30 days on multiple occasions within the last year. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tested the alarms on the 14th of September instead of 15th. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1 and #2 had an agreement that lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent filled out form with the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Child #2 is no longer with me. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: The emergency transportation plan was not posted in the upstairs room. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Put plan upstairs. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a 2 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 2nd Hepatitis A vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. 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). Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 8-29-24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 went and got shot. Child #1 did not return to the facility until the updated immunization record was received. Child #2 is no longer with me. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: There was a child's medication in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen that was accessible to children. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Discarded medication. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: In the kitchen, there was Cetirizine medication for child #3 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the 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.) Discarded medication. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments. 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.) Make sure I have health assessment every year. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.20 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.20 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In the kitchen in an unlocked drawer, there were multiple sharp knives that were accessible to children. 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.) Move knives to higher location. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Documentation of a current emergency drill conducted within the last year was not on file at the facility. 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.) Drill will be completed. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.26(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a letter to provide to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A letter will be provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked 12 annual hours of child care training between December 2022 and December 2023 as required by regulations for staff persons with a start date prior to 12-20-20. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 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.) Staff person #1 will complete 12 hours of child care training. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had a state police clearance dated 6-12-19 and lacked a current state police clearance within the last 60 months. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #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.) Requested background check. Staff person #1 did not work until the clearance was received. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: There was an electrical outlet in the living room that lacked an outlet cover and was accessible to young toddlers and a preschooler that were receiving care in the room. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Replaced outlet cover. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: The facility's first-aid kit was located in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen and was accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moved first-aid kit to higher level. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On the outdoor play space in the toddler area, there was splintering wood with sharp edges near the bottom of the right railing, and there were two screws protruding out near the bottom of the wooden fence on the right side. 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 splintering wood was covered and the screws were removed. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: On the outdoor play space in the toddler area, there was one area with peeling paint near the bottom of the right railing. On the front porch, there were multiple areas of peeling paint on the base of the front of the porch. 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.) Removed peeling paint. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: According to the fire drill log, a fire drill was not conducted at least once every 60 days on multiple occasions within the last year. Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Make sure to record drills on time at least once every 60 days. |
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| 2024-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days on multiple occasions within the last year. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Make sure I test the fire detection system every 30 days. |
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| 2023-11-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: 2ND CITATION: On the play space, the fence in the middle of the back play space had multiple stakes that each had sharp edges on the top of the stake and two metal pieces protruding out near the top of the stake that were visible hazards. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 8-30-23. 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 sharp edges on the fence will be covered. The facility will be closed for break with last day of operation on 11-17-23 and will reopen on 11-27-23. The play space will not be used while the facility is closed, and the fence will be repaired before reopening. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3280.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: On the outdoor play space, there was an embedded swing set that was mounted over pea gravel and was not mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mulch was added and replaced the pea gravel under the swing set to meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3280.102(e)/3280.103 - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.102(e)/3280.103 Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: On the outdoor play space, there was pea gravel under and around an embedded swing set that was accessible to toddlers who are still placing objects in their mouths. On the outdoor play space, there was embedded play equipment that was mounted over mulch with a diameter of less than 1 inch and was accessible to toddlers who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. 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.) A fence was put up to separate the outdoor play space where the toddlers play to make sure that the pea gravel and the mulch with a diameter of less than 1 inch is inaccessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.105(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: In the main child care room during naptime, there were 3 children using rest equipment, two pack 'n plays and a cot, that were not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The rest equipment was labeled with each child's name. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files for child #3, #4, and #5 lacked current child service reports updated within the last 6 months as required. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child service reports will be completed for all children. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The files for child #4 and #5 had an agreement that lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreement will be updated with the required information. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1, #3, and #5, young toddlers, lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 6 months. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated health assessment was received for each child. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3280.133(3) - Name on bottle | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: In the kitchen, there was a bottle of Infants' Tylenol that was not labeled with the child's name for whom the medication was intended. 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 Tylenol was labeled with the child's name. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The files for child #2, #4, and #5 lacked an emergency contact form and agreement updated within the last 6 months. The file for child #3 lacked an emergency contact form updated within the last 6 months. 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.) Agreements and emergency contact forms will be updated for all children. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: In the bathroom on the ledge of the bathtub near the wall, there was a bottle of Pine Glo Kitchen and Bathroom Cleaner labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and was accessible to children. 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and 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.) Remove Pine Glo and cleaner from bathroom. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On the outdoor play space, there was a brown wooden fence across from the red table that had a loose board and a nail protruding out from the fence that were visible hazards and were accessible to children. On the fence, there were multiple sections of splintering wood on the top of the fence and on the gate across from the fence that had sharp edges that were accessible to children. 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 fence was fixed and replaced and nails were removed. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In the child care room upstairs, there were a couple areas of peeling paint on the left wall. On the outdoor play space, there were multiple areas of peeling paint on the back wooden gate next to the garage and on the steps leading to the back porch. 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 room upstairs was painted. The outdoor play space, the gate was replaced. The steps were painted. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3280.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: According to the fire drill log, a fire drill was not conducted at least once every 60 days between 5-15-23 to 7-20-23. Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire drills are now up to date. Make sure I do fire drills every 60 days. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days on multiple occasions within the last year. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I did the test device on 9-26-23. |
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| 2022-10-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3280.20 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.20 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: On 10-6-22, staff person #1 stated that 3 children had each been given a half of a gummy multivitamin on multiple occasions within about a 2 week period. The Vitafusion Adult Gummy Multivitamins given to the 3 children lacked written parental consent for administration, and the bottle of multivitamins was not labeled with the child's name that received the multivitamin gummies. 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.) Vitamins will no longer be given to the children at the facility. |
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| 2022-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(2) Description: Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 had an agreement that lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I wrote in the amount. |
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| 2022-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 had an agreement that lacked the child's admission date. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I wrote in admission date. |
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| 2022-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) - Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Description: Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility and requires a current health assessment. The file for child #3 had an initial health assessment that was dated over 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Asked parent to have Dr. fill out papers for health assessment. |
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| 2022-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The files for child #4, an older toddler, and child #5, a preschooler, lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 12 months. 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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both children have updated health assessments. |
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| 2022-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.131(e)(1)/3280.182(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(e)(1)/3280.182(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3, a 4 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. The file for child #2, an 8 month old, had an immunization record that lacked documentation of the 2nd and 3rd doses of the DTAP and Pneumococcal vaccinations by age 6 months and the 2nd doses of the HIB and Polio vaccinations by age 4 months in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The updated immunization records for both children were provided. |
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| 2022-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan lacked requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations according to federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii). 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.) Requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations will be added to the emergency plan. |
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| 2022-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Approved Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9). Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 is no longer at the facility. |
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| 2022-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked an emergency contact form and agreement updated within the last 6 months. The file for child #5 lacked an agreement updated within the last 6 months. 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.) Plan to update. Parent came and updated for both children. |
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| 2022-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(3) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I plan to have parent come and update paper. |
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| 2022-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.192(2)(iii) Description: Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 lacked verification of completing mandated reporter training within the last 5 years. Correction Required: 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.) Staff person #1 placed a copy of the updated mandated reporter training in the file. |
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| 2022-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 lacked two written, nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 is no longer employed at the facility. |
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| 2022-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.24(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The parent of each enrolled child was not provided with information on how to access the DHS child care regulations electronically. 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.) I made copy and posted regulations website on the parent board. |
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| 2022-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(2) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(2) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan lacked a plan that provides for evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by § 3280.94 (relating to fire drills). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I had a map made also written directions to the location away from the facility premises and added to the emergency plan. |
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| 2022-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked documentation on file of an emergency drill being conducted within the last year. 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.) An emergency drill was completed on 10-6-22 and the emergency drill log was completed. |
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| 2022-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.26(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked verification of submission of the updated emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The updated emergency plan will be sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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| 2022-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.31(e) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 lacked verification of completing 10 hours of child care training within the last year. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will complete 10 hours of child care training. |
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| 2022-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 lacked a disclosure statement, child abuse clearance, and NSOR verification certificate at their start date and requires a current disclosure statement, child abuse clearance, and NSOR verification certificate. (See LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #2 may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 is no longer employed at the facility. |
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| 2022-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.33(a)/3280.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.33(a)/3280.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2, functioning as a primary staff person, lacked verification of education/experience to qualify as a primary staff person. 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 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 #2 is no longer employed at the facility. |
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| 2022-08-29 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days multiple times within the last year. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We tested on 8-29-22. I plan to test every 30 days. |
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| 2021-11-19 | Renewal | 3280.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: The embedded playset in the side yard of the facility was not mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I cannot get the lose fill until weather gets better. Area will not be used until appropriate depth of loose fill is down. Area will be taped off so that children will not have access. |
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| 2021-11-19 | Renewal | 3280.131(e)(1)/3280.182(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health assessments | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(e)(1)/3280.182(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health assessments Noncompliance Area: The most recent immunization records in the files for Child #1, 2 and 3 did not include documentation of a flu shot administered within the past 12 months or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will get parents of Child #1, 2 and 3 to give me a letter of exemption or a current flu shot for their children. |
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| 2021-11-19 | Renewal | 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 did not include an updated health assessment conducted within the past 24 months. 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.) I had a physical recently. I will take health form to my doctor to fill out and it will be placed in my file. |
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| 2021-11-19 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(1)/3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(1)/3280.26(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not include shelter in place, lock-down procedures or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will update my plan to include shelter in place, lock-down procedures or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2021-11-19 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 did not include documentation of Mandated Reporter Training conducted within the past 60 months (7/1/15). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.) I will complete mandated reporter training and put certificate in my file. |
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| 2021-11-19 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The most recent clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between clearances: Child Abuse: 4/8/16-8/25/21 FBI: 4/7/16-9/10/21. 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.) All clearances in my file are now current. |
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| 2021-11-19 | Renewal | 3280.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.63 Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Noncompliance Area: Since last renewal, the operator had installed a playground set in side yard, which had not been previously measured and inspected as outdoor play space. The yard borders a parking lot and did not have a fence or natural barrier around it. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will have a temporary orange snow fence put up around the outdoor play space. I will have the area inspected before I use it. |
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| 2021-11-19 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed protruding nails and flaking wood on the handrail at the entrance of facility, the handrail leading to the outdoor play space, and the bottom of the brown gate in the upper area of the outdoor play space. The floor register in the main room was not secured to the wall, which creates a potential pinch point. 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.) Indoor corrections were made. Outdoor corrections will be made when weather gets better. Until then, only the new play area will be used once it has been fenced in. |
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| 2021-11-19 | Renewal | 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling, flaking paint in the following areas: floor and railings of entrance, steps leading from back porch to outdoor play spaces, brown fence in in upper outdoor play area and brown gate by shed. 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.) I put rugs down to cover peeling paint on porches. Handyman is going to repair railings and fences when the weather permits. Until then, we will only use the new outdoor play space once it has been fenced in. |
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| 2021-11-19 | Renewal | 3280.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Two of the fire drills documented in the fire drill log exceeded 60 days between drills: 4/6/21-7/8/21 and 7/8/21-9/9/21. Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We did a fire drill on 10/12/21. We will do another fire drill before 12/11/21. We have been doing fire drills monthly when we do fire system checks. |
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| 2021-11-19 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: Fire system checks documented on the fire drill log exceeded 30 days between checks: 1/6-4/6-7/8-9/9-10/12, 2021. The facility smoke detectors at the facility were not interconnected as required for GCCH with an R3 Occupancy. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I will purchase interconnected system and install it where other stand alone models are currently. System will be tested with Facetime call to cert rep by this weekend. |
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| 2019-12-10 | Renewal | 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the right side of the changing table there were foam blocks that had bite marks in them. 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.) Blocks were removed. Now and in the future all items will be monitored regularly to ensure there is nothing that could cause a choking hazard. |
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| 2019-12-10 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2, #4, and #5 all contain agreement forms that were lacking the fee to be charged. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fee to be paid was entered on each fee agreements. In the future the amount to be paid will be completed upon enrollment. |
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| 2019-12-10 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2, #4 and #5 all contained agreement forms that were lacking the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The date was added on all fee agreements. In the future the date fee is to be paid will be written on all fee agreements upon enrollment. |
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| 2019-12-10 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, #2, and #3 all contained agreement forms that were lacking the services the facility provides. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify 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 at 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Services were added on the agreement forms. In the future, services will be added to fee agreements at the time of enrollment. |
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| 2019-12-10 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #4 and #5 contain emergency contact forms that were lacking the addresses of the release people. 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 release people were added on the emergency contact form. In the future all paperwork will be double checked to make sure that all items are complete. |
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| 2019-12-10 | Renewal | 3280.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 was lacking documentation of the annual flu vaccine. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A letter was received asking for an exemption to the flu shot. In the future all children will have the recommended immunizations or they will have exemption letters in their file. |
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| 2019-12-10 | Renewal | 3280.2 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection there were two smoke detectors that were chirping alerting that they need new batteries. Provider stated that she had replaced the batteries and they continued to chirp. 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.) Provider contacted the landlord and replaced the smoke detectors. Provider did a video call with cert rep to demonstrate that they were all properly working. |
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| 2019-08-14 | Initial review | 3280.17 - Liability Insurance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of initial inspection the provider had not purchased liability insurance. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have liability insurance before opening. Now and in the future liability insurance will be purchased for the facility. |
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| 2019-08-14 | Initial review | 3280.26(a) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan posted at the facility was for the prior facility and not the new facility. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will create a new emergency plan to reflect the new facility. It will be posted in the facility and will remain posted at all times. |
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If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
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