Description: WALNUT CREEK INFANT AND TODDLER CHILD DEVELOPMENT is a Child Care Center in FAIRVIEW PA, with a maximum capacity of 102 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #1 was the original. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1's file had the original agreement in the students file and the copy was accidentally given to the parent at enrollment. The facility made a copy of the original agreement on file and placed the copy in the students file, and returned the original copy to the parent. In the future all original agreements will be given to the parents and copies will remain in the students file. |
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| 2020-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for child #1 did not indicate the child has received an influenza vaccine in the last 12 months, as recommended by the ACIP. 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.) Child #1's on site immunization records did not show she had had the flu vaccine within the last 12 months and did not have a signed waiver on site. After checking with the family the child had received the flu vaccine but the family did not think to get another copy of the immunization records from the pediatrician. A copy of the current flu vaccine was obtained and emailed to the DHS Representative as well as a copy has been made and kept in the students file. In the future all immunization records will be checked at least twice a year, once at entry or return of the document and again at the 6 month update window to ensure all immunizations are up to date and on file. |
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| 2020-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 24 months after the prior health assessment on file. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The most recent health assessment on file for staff person #3 was completed more than 24 months after the prior heath assessment on file. Currently MTSD offers annual physicals to staff in August prior to the start of the school year. In the future if a staff members physical will be expiring prior to the next scheduled physical date the staff member will be required to attend our the current years physical date or will be required to obtain a physical at their own cost prior to the 24 month requirement. |
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| 2020-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was only one written nonfamily reference on file for Facility Person #4. 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.) Facility person #4 only had one written reference on file at the time of inspection. We obtained a second written reference for facility person #4 and will email a copy to our licensing rep as well as keep a copy in the staff persons file. In the future all child development staff persons will have at minimum 2 written references on file at the time of hire. |
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| 2020-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of training on the facility's emergency evacuation plan on file for Facility Person #4. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) There was no documentation of the emergency plan training for facility person #4's file. Training was provided to this staff member and the documentation will be emailed to the licensing Representative and a copy was placed in the staff members file. In the future all facility persons will be trained on emergency plan training prior to the start of the school year and within the 12 month requirement. |
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| 2020-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent firesafety training completed by Facility Person #1 was completed more than 12 months after the prior firesafety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1's Current fire safety training certificate was valid however, the most recent training had occurred more than 12 months after the previous training. In the future all staff will participate in the staff wide annual fire safety and safety / evacuation plan training prior to the start of the school year. In the future if a staff member is unable to attend this mandated training as provided by MTSD they will be obligated to obtain the training with in the 12 month time frame on their own. |
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| 2020-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #2 began employment in a child care position on 11/26/19. There was no completed NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #2. There was proof of application for an NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #2, dated prior to her start date in a child care position. However, the CPSL does not allow provisional employment beyond 12/30/19. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility without all completed current clearances on file.. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #2's NSOR clearance had not returned from the state prior to waiver time expiring, as the program interpreted the waiver differently. The staff member was immediately removed from work and will remain on unpaid leave of absence until the NSOR clearance was returned. Once the clearance was returned the staff member able to return to work. In the future new hires must obtain their NSOR prior to being submitted for hire to our school board. Meaning all staff will have completed documents before their first day of work. In the meantime if any other staff member may have been hired under the waiver and they do not have the clearance back within the mandated amount of time the staff member will be removed and placed on unpaid leave until the clearance is obtained. |
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| 2019-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The address of the release person was not listed on the emergency contact form on file for child #1. 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 family took the emergency contact person in need of a address off of the form. In the future all emergency contact persons shall have names, addresses, and phone numbers listed on the Emergency Contact forms prior to a students start date in the program. |
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| 2019-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The only health assessment on file for child #2 was completed more than 60 days after his 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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health assessment on file for this student is current, however was received after the 60 days allotted. In the future we will require all student physicals be completed and returned to our program within 30 days of a students start date, which will give us some extra time to get the required paperwork from families within the 60 day allowance. |
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| 2019-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 24 months after the prior health assessment on file. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member physical is current, but was received outside of the 24 month window. In the future we will be sure all staff physicals are received to our program within 24 months prior to the prior physical. |
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| 2019-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.31(f) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Training documented | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The documentation of fire safety training on file for Facility Persons #1 and #2 did not include the signature and title of a representative of the training entity. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.Completion of training shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the training entity and shall include the date training was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the past the emergency management director, who provides the training signs the training sign in sheet, which is included in the inspection folder for the licensing rep to see, this year it was an oversight. We were able to secure the signature of the emergency management director on the sign in sheet and this was forwarded to the licensing rep. In the future the signature of the trainer will always be gathered on the staff sign in sheet. |
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| 2019-02-07 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The staff evaluation on file for Facility Person #2 completed within the last 12 months was not completed by the director of the facility. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) MTSD Child Development Program employee's staff who meet the qualifications of a Site Director, however the School District's title for these individuals is Site Supervisor. Although the site supervisor had reviewed the evaluations with the MTSD Supervisor of Child Development and agreed with the evaluation information there was an oversight in getting the site supervisors signature on two of the program staff evaluations. The site supervisor signed the two evaluations in question. In the future, the MTSD Supervisor of Child Development will continue to work with the building site supervisor to complete evaluations and both signatures will be on the evaluation forms. |
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| 2018-09-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The certificate of compliance posted at the facility was expired. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The current certificate of compliance was forwarded to Walnut Creek and posted in all classrooms used by the Child Development Program. In the future as soon as a certificate of compliance is received it will be posted in the building to eliminate the possibility of and outdated certificate being posted. |
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| 2018-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We contacted the family and had them take the correct DHS approved health report form to the Dr. to be completed. Once completed we sent a copy of the form to our licensing rep. In the future, all health reports will be checked to make sure all needed information is included at the time of receipt. |
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| 2018-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were two bottles in the infant room - one on a shelf, and one in the refrigerator - that were not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, staff will check all food items when families enter the classroom to verify all items have the students names on them. |
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