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Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-20 | Renewal | 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.105(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: The rest equipment (cribs in living room and cots in downstairs PS room) were not labeled with the names of the specific children for whom the rest equipment was intended to be used. 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.) Operator will label all cots and rest equipment with names of specific children. |
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| 2026-04-20 | Renewal | 3280.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 4/20/26 during naptime (1:30 PM) Staff Person #2 was observed sleeping on the couch in the downstairs PS room where 6 children (4 Older Toddlers and 2 Preschool) were napping. 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.) Staff person was woken up and stayed awake. |
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| 2026-04-20 | Renewal | 3280.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: On 4/20/26 at approximately 10:00 AM, Child #1, an infant, was observed sleeping in a Fisher Price rocker. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 was immediately moved to a crib. All staff will lay infants in respective cots/rest areas directly after eating. |
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| 2026-04-20 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The first Child Service Report in the file for Child #2 was conducted more than 6 months after the child's first day in care at the facility. 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 #2 has a child service report current in their file. |
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| 2026-04-20 | 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 fee agreement in the file for Child #1 did not specify the release persons. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will contact parent to get proper release information documented for child #1 file. |
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| 2026-04-20 | Renewal | 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The fee agreements in the files for Child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 were the original documents. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will provide parent's will the original documentation and keep copies stored in file. |
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| 2026-04-20 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #3 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) After the inspection, operator located a different emergency contact form that was not in the child's file, which included all the required information. |
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| 2026-04-20 | 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 #4 lacked an initial health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will obtain an initial health assessment from Staff person #4. |
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| 2026-04-20 | Renewal | 3280.171(a) - Pick up and drop off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.171(a) Description: Pick up and drop off points Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have documentation that a traffic letter notifying local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group childcare facility has been sent. Correction Required: The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will drop off traffic safety letter to proper authorities. Also have copy posted too. |
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| 2026-04-20 | 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 #4 did not contain two written reference letters. 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.) Operator will consult with Staff #4 to get the two reference letters for their file. |
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| 2026-04-20 | Renewal | 3280.20 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.20 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The flat screen TV in the downstairs PS room was not securely mounted to the table, which creates a potential toppling hazard. 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 TV in the PS room will be securely mounted to the table. |
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| 2026-04-20 | 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 has not conducted an annual emergency drill since opening in February, 2025. 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.) We will conduct an emergency drill by (5/21/2027). We will keep this drill documented in our emergency plan. |
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| 2026-04-20 | 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 #3 contained only 6 hours of annual childcare training for the most recent full year of service: 2/11/25-2/11/26. 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 #3 will complete 6 hours of training to maintain compliance. |
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| 2026-04-20 | Renewal | 3280.31(f) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(f) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: The Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification in the file for Staff Person #1 was conducted more than 90 days after the staff person's first day working in childcare at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person has certification in file |
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| 2026-04-20 | Renewal | 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.52(c) Description: Mixed age levels Noncompliance Area: On 4/20/26 at approximately 10:15, Staff Person #3 was observed supervising a mixed group of 7 children in the downstairs PS Room (1 Young Toddler, 4 Older Toddlers and 2 Preschool). Correction Required: 1. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity will ensure that a sign listing the regulatory ratio requirements is posted in a visible area of every childcare space and gross motor spaces in the facility. The sign must include maximum group size and Staff:Child ratios for similar and mixed age groups as specified in PA Chapter 3280.52(b) and 3280.52(c) within 5 calendar days of the acceptance of this plan of correction. The operator shall provide a date for when the signs will be posted. 3. The legal entity will ensure that all staff, including the operator, complete the one-hour "Supervision: Staff:Child Ratios" training found on the Better Kid Care website within 14 calendar days of acceptance of this plan of correction. This training can count towards the annual minimum of 12 hours of childcare training outlined in 3280.31(e). The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Saff person #3 immediately took the toddler upstairs to comply with ratio. Operator will ensure that staff will be in ratio following the youngest child in the room. Staff will be in ratio at all times. Ratio Chart will be hung in all rooms and training will be completed by May 22nd, 2026. |
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| 2026-04-20 | 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: Observed one electrical outlet, which lacked a protective receptacle cover, behind the TV in the downstairs PS 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.) Operator provided a cover for the uncovered outlet. |
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| 2026-04-20 | 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: The facility's fire drill/fire system test log documents multiple times when fire drills were not conducted every 60 days: Fire drills for last 12 months were conducted 6/4/25, 10/20/25, 3/16/26 and 4/3/26. 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.) Fire drills are now current |
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| 2026-04-20 | 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: The facility's fire drill/fire system test log documents multiple times when fire system tests were not conducted every 30 days: Fire system tests for the last 12 months were conducted 6/2/25, 10/6/25, 3/15/26 and 4/6/26. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The 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.) Operator tested system during inspection |
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| 2025-07-10 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-05-02 | Renewal | 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include a copy of the fee agreements. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) - I made each parent a fee agreement and had them sign it. I made a copy for my files. |
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| 2025-05-02 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #4 and #5 did not include the work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Having the parent of Child #4 and #5 fill out her work address and work phone number for her emergency contact for my file. |
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| 2025-05-02 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1 and #2 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Having parents of child #1 and 2 fill out the information for special needs if any for the emergency contact form for my file. |
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| 2025-05-02 | 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 #2, who has been enrolled for more than 60 days, did not include an initial health report. 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.) Parents of Child #2 submitted an initial health report. |
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| 2025-05-02 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments | 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 file for Child #4, an infant, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 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.) Parent of child #4 will provide an updated health report. |
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| 2025-05-02 | 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 most recent immunization record in the file for Child #4, an 8-month old infant did not include documentation of immunizations recommended by the ACIP for this age or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician. Missing-2nd Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio. 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 #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business 6/11/25 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.) A current immunization record was acquired for Child #4. |
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| 2025-05-02 | 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 facility does not have a policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma/Child Maltreatment. 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.) I have a policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma/Child Maltreatment on my board when you walk into my daycare. The policy also includes that all staff are mandated reporters, how to report abuse, and strategies for coping with a fussy distraught child. Also had my staff read the policy and what to look for in the event of an accident. You should never harm or shake a child at any time. |
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| 2025-05-02 | 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 #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR. 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 #3 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 #3, staff person #3 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 #3 will work supervised until she gets her CPR First Aid Training. |
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| 2025-05-02 | 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 initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #3 was conducted after staff person's first day working in child care. 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.) Staff Person #3 has a current health assessment in file. |
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| 2025-05-02 | Renewal | 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #2, #4 and #5 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. 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. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I gave parents of child 2, 4 and 5the form to correct and sign for emergency medical consent or minor first-aid procedures to put in my file |
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| 2025-05-02 | 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 #3 did not include two written letters of reference. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person 3 had 2 written references. I hadn't printed them out. They are now printed and in file. |
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| 2025-05-02 | Renewal | 3280.31(f) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(f) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: The Health and Safety Trainings in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 were conducted more than 90 days after the staff persons' first day working in child care. (See LIS Code Sheet). 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 Health and Safety training for Staff Person #1 and #2 is now current and in files. |
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| 2025-05-02 | 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 disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 were not dated. The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #3 was not witnessed or dated. The NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #2 was acquired after the staff person's first day working in child care. The FBI clearances in the files for Staff Person #2 and #3 were on the DOE clearance form, which is not valid. (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. Facility Person #2 and #3 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.) The disclosure statements for Staff #1, 2 and 3 will be signed, witnessed and dated as needed. The NSOR certificate in the file for Staff Person #2 is current. Staff Person #2 and #3 are getting fingerprinted and will not work in a child care position until their clearances are back. |
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| 2025-05-02 | Renewal | 3280.34(b)/3280.192(2)(iv) - Primary staff person's qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.34(b)/3280.192(2)(iv) Description: Primary staff person's qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 do not include documentation of education and experience. Correction Required: A primary shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3280.34(b)(1) - (5). 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.) I will get documentation of education and experience for all three staff. |
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| 2025-05-02 | Renewal | 3280.52(c) - Mixed age levels | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.52(c) Description: Mixed age levels Noncompliance Area: On 6/11/25, Staff Person #3 was observed caring for 6 children on the back deck (2 Younger Toddlers, 1 Older Toddler and 3 Preschool). Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the day of the inspection, Staff Person #3 sent the two younger toddlers back inside with the owner. This put her in ratio of 1:4, which also corrected the violation for capacity, which only allows 4 children on the back deck if the oldest child is preschool or school age. |
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| 2025-05-02 | Renewal | 3280.62(b) - Play space - 65 square feet/child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.62(b) Description: Play space - 65 square feet/child Noncompliance Area: On 6/11/25, Staff Person #3 was observed caring for 6 children on the Back Deck. Three of the children were Preschool Age. The Back Deck has a capacity of 4 when PS or SA children are in care. Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the day of the inspection, Staff Person #3 sent the two younger toddlers back inside with the owner. This put her in ratio of 1:4, which also corrected the violation for capacity, which only allows 4 children on the back deck if the oldest child is preschool or school age. |
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| 2025-02-05 | Initial review | 3280.17 - Liability Insurance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.17 Description: Liability Insurance Noncompliance Area: A copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all 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.) We have insurance and we will email to cert rep when it is located. |
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| 2025-02-05 | Initial review | 3280.20 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.20 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The flat screen TV in the living room was not mounted, which creates a potential toppling hazard. 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 TV will be mounted. |
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| 2025-02-05 | Initial review | 3280.26(a) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked an emergency plan. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will write an emergency plan. We discussed this at the inspection and know all the components we need. |
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| 2025-02-05 | Initial review | 3280.66(c) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(c) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: Observed peace lilies in the living room and dining area. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We are removing peace lilies to areas not used by children. |
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| 2025-02-05 | Initial review | 3280.69(a) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.69(a) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: The hot water temperature for the bathroom sink measured 125° 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.) We will turn off the hot water under the sink during the child care hours. |
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| 2025-02-05 | Initial review | 3280.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: Observed a stove in the kitchen, which would be accessible to children in the dining area. 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.) We will put up a protective gate to separate the dining area from the stove in the kitchen. |
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| 2025-02-05 | Initial review | 3280.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: An evacuation route was not posted in the basement. 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 evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The evacuation route will be posted in the basement. |
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| 2025-02-05 | Initial review | 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: The facility did not have a proof of purchase for the interconnected smoke detectors. 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 fill out an attestation statement stating when the interconnected system was purchased. |
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| 2025-01-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-12-23 | NS - Uncertified Unannounced Monitoring | NS - Uncertified Unannounced Monitoring | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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