Warriors Mark United Methodist Church
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About the Provider
The Warriors Mark United Methodist Church Childcare program seeks to provide quality childcare to ALL children in a safe, caring, and nurturing environment. We provide developmentally appropriate activities in a Christ-centered setting. We work with families to meet the individual needs of each child socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically. We are liscensed, are a PA STARS level 2 center and offer part day as well as part week care.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: Observed 5 rest mats with approximately 4 inches to 1 foot of space between them in Room 5/6. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Directors created a map of rest equipment placement. |
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| 2026-06-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: Continued non-compliance. On 5/5/26 and 6/30/26 observed bottles which 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.) Message was sent to parents reminding them to label bottles. |
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| 2026-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On 5/5/26 observed a cracked green bin labeled "sensory bin" in Room 5/6. On 5/5/26 observed a cracked magna tile in Room 1. 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.) Cracked green bin was removed and replaced. Cracked magna tile was thrown away. |
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| 2026-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: On 5/5/26 observed a bookcase which was unstable because it moved from side to side in Room 2. On 5/5/26 observed a rotting board with exposed screws along the bottom of the picnic table in the Preschool Outdoor Play Space. 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.) Bookcase was removed from room. Rotting board was replaced and screws are no longer exposed on the bottom of the picnic table. |
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| 2026-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Form was updated with complete address. |
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| 2026-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: On 5/5/26 observed DG Ibuprofen in the top drawer of the teacher's desk in Room 5/6 which 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.) Medication was removed from desk and placed in a bin out of reach of children. |
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| 2026-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health assessment for Staff #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health assessment was updated with doctor signature and initials with boxes checked they are free from communicable diseases. |
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| 2026-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5) Description: Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The health assessment for Staff #1 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health assessment box was marked and initialed by doctor that employee could provide child care. |
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| 2026-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: On 5/5/26 observed bottles which 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.) Bottles were labeled with child's name. |
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| 2026-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact and agreement for Child #1 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #1's emergency contact was signed on 9/4/25 and reviewed on 4/28/26. Child #1's agreement was signed on 9/4/25 with no reviews. 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.) Child had current review of emergency contact. Parent signed the form to review the agreement information was correct. |
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| 2026-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: An individual record was not created for Facility Person #3. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) File was created for Facility Person #3 who volunteers services to parents and updated to requirements. |
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| 2026-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(4) Description: CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 lacked a valid disclosure statement (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The disclosure statement on file for Staff #2 was not the one updated on 1/1/25. Correction Required: 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.) Updated disclosure statement to correct form. |
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| 2026-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On 5/5/26 observed PocketBac Wildberry Kisses and Peppermint Antibacterial Hand Gel which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top drawer of the teacher's desk in Room 5/6 which was accessible to children. On 5/5/26 observed Blackberries and Basil Antibacterial Hand Gel which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the handwashing sink in Room 2 which was accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Pocket Bac and Antibacterial Hand Gel were removed and placed in a bin out of reach of children. |
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| 2026-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: On 5/5/26 observed peeling paint behind the trash can located at the changing table in Room 3/4. On 5/5/26 observed peeling paint to the right of the bookcase in Room 2. 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.) Peeling areas was painted in Room 2 and contact paper was placed as a covering over the area to protect the wall in Room 3/4. |
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| 2026-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: On 5/5//26 observed that the training chair located in the bathroom In Room 3/4 lacked a handwashing sign. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teacher removed the training chair from the bathroom and will only use the permanent toilet in the bathroom. |
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| 2025-08-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: During interviews it was disclosed by several staff persons that they overheard staff person #1 telling Child #1 that he is "bad". Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director had conversation with Staff #1 to discuss appropriate way to speak and deal with children in the classroom. Staff member will also watch a training video on better kid care titled "Building relationships with children and youth who challenge us." |
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| 2025-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed a cracked frog rattle in the Infant Room. Observed a torn yellow checked block with exposed foam in the Older Toddler Room. 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.) Threw both the rattle and block in the garbage. |
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| 2025-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Observed small stones with a diameter of less than 1 inch in the Infant/Toddler Outdoor Play Space. 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.) Used rake to help find loose stones and removed. |
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| 2025-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Observed rest equipment not labeled for the use of a specific child in the Older Toddler Room. 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.) Names placed on sleep mats for each child. |
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| 2025-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the complete address 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.) Have parent fill in missing information. |
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| 2025-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the work address 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.) Have parent fill in missing information. |
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| 2025-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have parent fill in missing information. |
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| 2025-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1, a 5-month-old, lacked Rotavirus, DTAP/DTP/TD, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 had documentation of 1 Rotavirus immunization, 1 DTAP/DTP/TD immunization, 1 HIB immunization, 1 Pneumococcal immunization, and 1 Polio immunization. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent provided updated immunization record to show 2nd dose of required vaccines. |
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| 2025-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #2 was not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #2's agreement was reviewed on 2/12/24, 6/13/24, and 1/3/25. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Form was signed by parent but not within the allotted time. |
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| 2025-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed adult scissors in the 2nd drawer of the small black bin on the teacher's desk in the Preschool Room which 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.) Scissors were removed and placed in a bin on a high shelf not reachable by the children. |
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| 2025-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation of conducting emergency drills annually. The facility had no documentation that emergency drills were conducted. 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.) A "lock-down" emergency drill was conducted and paperwork filed in binder. |
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| 2025-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 lacked 12 hours of annual child care training required from November of 2023 through November of 2024. Staff #1 had 11 hours of child care training completed on 4/2/25 and 1 hour of child care training completed on 4/3/25 used for correction. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Training completed but after the required date. |
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| 2025-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked a DHS FBI Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a DHS FBI Clearance dated 2/20/25 with a previous one dated 2/2/20. The file of Staff #2, a provisional hire, lacked a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate within 45 days of start (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained a NSOR dated 7/31/24, and Staff #2 was not suspended after 45 days. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 FBI clearance is already updated. Staff #2 NSOR clearance is updated. |
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| 2025-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed BIC Cover-it which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top drawer of the small black bin on the teacher's desk which was accessible to children in the Preschool Room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Liquid white out was removed from drawer on desk and placed on a high shelf in bin not accessible to any children. |
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| 2025-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: Observed an epipremnum aureum plant in the Infant Room. 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.) Plant removed from infant room. |
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| 2025-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: Observed staff discard a tissue containing human secretions into a trash can without a lid in the indoor play space. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Replaced trash can with one that has a lid. |
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| 2025-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: Observed unlocked doors leading from the indoor play space to the kitchen which gave children access to a gas stove with front knobs. 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.) Locked doors leading to the kitchen from the gym area. |
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| 2025-05-05 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed a loose heat register cover to the left of the exterior door in the Young Toddler Room. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Heat register was secured. |
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| 2025-04-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed a torn basket containing stuffed animals in the Young Toddler Room. Observed an orange bin containing construction paper with a piece missing at the corner causing rough edges in the Preschool Room. Observed a clear bin containing construction paper with a crack at the corner creating rough edges in the Preschool Room. Observed a toy chest with approximately a 1-inch crack and 6-inch crack on the top in the Preschool Outdoor Play Space. 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.) Torn basket in Young Toddler Room was fixed to secure the basket handle. Preschool room bins - one was repaired to secure rough edges and the other one was placed in the trash for removal. Toy chest in outdoor play space was removed and put in the dumpster. |
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| 2025-04-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Observed foam peg boards and 2 foam blocks with bite marks in the Preschool Room. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teacher circled bite marks on the foam blocks to visually make sure no new marks are seen on the blocks. |
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| 2025-04-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing health and safety training within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of completing Part 1 and Part 2 of the health and safety training on 1/20/25. 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.) All new hires will complete their health and safety training within 90 days of hire. Staff #1 is compliant with the new Part 1 and 2 of the training but was not completed during the 90 day timeframe. |
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| 2025-04-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #2, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years experience with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) My mistake. I thought her hours were close enough at 2494 that rounded to 2 years. Staff #2 contacted her previous life skills teacher and had her document her volunteer hours on the verification form and placed in file to give the adequate experience time. |
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| 2025-04-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Observed an electrical adapter which lacked protective receptacle covers by the refrigerator in the Infant 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.) Outlet covers were placed in the open receptacles. |
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| 2025-04-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed bleach water hanging by the changing table on a hook which was accessible to children in the Older Toddler Room. Observed bleach water on the windowsill behind the changing table which was accessible to children in the Infant Room. Observed three tubes of Desitin which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" under the changing table which were accessible to children in the Infant Room. Observed Febreeze, Eucerin, and Germ X Hand Sanitizer which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the handwashing sink which were accessible to children in the Infant Room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bleach water in toddler room was moved to a higher hook out of reach and moved out of reach on microwave to higher place in nursery. Lock was placed on changing table to keep children out in nursery. Items were removed from sink and either thrown away or placed in the closet in the nursery. |
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| 2025-04-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling paint on the gate in the Toddler Outdoor Play Space. 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.) Ornamental part of the gate with the peeling paint was removed to stop any additional issues. Black paint was applied to areas screws were removed to stop paint chips. |
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| 2024-08-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 6/17/24. Observed Great Value Disinfecting Wipes and Master Blaster which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the shelf with the microwave in Room 5 and 6 which were accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director removed cleaning supplies from the microwave area and placed on a higher shelf out of reach. |
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| 2024-08-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 6/17/24. Observed 2 exposed bolts at the opposite corner of the gate in the older outdoor play space. 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 bolts were removed and turned to face outwards. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On 6/17/24 observed an orange, green, blue, and yellow Little Tykes climber with approximately a 2-inch hole under the Little Tykes emblem creating rough edges and pinch points in the older outdoor play space. On 6/17/24 observed 3 cracked bins containing puzzles and cars in Room 7. 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.) Director repaired the hole in the Little Tykes climber so the children could not pinch fingers or put rocks in the hole. Teacher in Room 7 threw out the broken bins and replaced with new. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: On 6/17/24 observed foam blocks with bite marks in Room 5 and 6. 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.) Teacher immediately removed the blocks containing bite marks and placed in the trash. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: On 6/17/24 observed a kitchen set which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard in Room 5 and 6. 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.) Kitchen set to be anchored to the wall in Room 5/6 so as to not create a potential tipping hazard. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: On 6/20/24 at approximately 9:30 AM observed 7 pack 'n plays with approximately 1 to 1 1/2 feet between them during naptime. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Move pack 'n plays to correct width of 2 feet apart. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At approximately 12:15 PM on 6/17/24 Certification Staff observed one child lying on rest equipment behind a bookcase in Room 2 which did not allow for critical oversight in which the supervisor could see, hear, direct, and assess the activity of the supervisee. 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.) Teacher immediately pulled pack 'n play forward to create an unobstructed view of the child. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #3 and #4 lacked child service reports completed at least every 6 months. The file of Child #3 contained child service reports dated 2/1/23, 9/26/23, and 4/18/24. The file of Child #4 contained child service reports dated 5/5/22, 4/19/23, and 2/27/24. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 and #4 have current CSR but were not consistently done at least every 6 months. Child #3 will need updated 10/24 and Child #4 will need updated 8/24 to be compliant in the future and consistent with the CSR. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent updated the arrival and departure times on child #3 payment agreement. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1, #3, and #5 contained the original agreements. The facility did not make a copy for the file and give the original to the parent. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall 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.) Director made copies of the original agreements for children #1, #3, and #5 and placed in their files and returned the original to the parents. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #2 and #3 lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The file of Child #2 contained health reports dated 6/26/23 and 2/27/24. The file of Child #3 contained health reports dated 2/2/23, 6/7/23, and 3/26/24. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current health reports were obtained and added to children's files. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: Child #1, a 4-month-old, lacked Rotavirus, DTAP/DTP/TD, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 had documentation of 1 Rotavirus immunization, 1 DTAP/DTP/TD immunization, 1 HIB immunization, 1 Pneumococcal immunization, and 1 Polio immunization. Child #3, a 2-year-old, lacked Hepatitis A immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #3 had no documentation of Hepatitis A immunizations. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Contact parents to provide the updated immunization records to include those listed as missing during inspection. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 contained a health report which 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.) Met with parent to show them which part of the form was incomplete and had parent get additional copy from the doctor office completely filled out. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(8) Description: Age appropriate screenings complete Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 contained a health report which did not include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Contacted parent to obtain completed health report for missing information. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: The parent of Child #6 did not provide written consent for administration of 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.) Contacted parent of child #6 to sign medication log to administer medication for child. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #5 lacked documentation of completing the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #5 contained documentation of completing the health and safety update on 4/8/24. The facility did not have a policy that addresses the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All new hires will complete their health and safety update during their 90 day hire period. Employee #5 is compliant but after her 90 days. The policy for SBS was written and posted and communicated to the employees. The emergency plan was updated to include the facility's Continuity of Operations. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: On 6/17/24 Staff persons #5, #7, and #8 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #5, #7, and #8 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #5, #7, and #8 completed pediatric first aid/CPR in an approved curriculum but the trainer was not PQAS approved. 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 persons #5, #7, and #8 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons #5, #7, and #8, staff persons #5, #7, and #8 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.) CPR trainer applied and was approved as a PQAS instructor. All CPR training for the employees is valid through a PQAS certified trainer. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #5 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code sheet). The file of Staff #5 contained a health assessment dated 2/10/24. The files of Staff #8, #11, and #12 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #8 contained a current health assessment dated 2/9/23 with a previous one dated 11/23/20. The file of Staff #11 contained a current health assessment dated 6/3/23 with a previous one dated 5/22/21. The file of Staff #12 contained a current health assessment dated 5/1/24 with a previous one dated 4/18/22. 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.) Staff have current health assessments. Current employee health assessments obtained for files within the 24 month guidelines and updated every 2 years. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The files of Staff #2 and #5 lacked an initial health assessment which included tuberculosis screening by Mantoux method at initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 had a Mantoux test read date of 6/8/22. The file of Staff #5 had a Mantoux test read date of 10/21/21. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 and #5 have current TB tests. Require documentation of TB test results prior to employees first day of work. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The operator did not notify local traffic authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. The operator provided documentation that local traffic authorities were notified on 5/18/23. The operator also provided another traffic letter, but it was not dated. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated letter was sent which included the date. Letter to traffic authorities must be dated and sent out annually. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact and agreement for Child #3 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #3's emergency contact was reviewed on 4/25/23, 11/30/23, and 5/31/24. Child #3's agreement was reviewed on 4/25/23, 11/30/23, and 6/11/24. The emergency contact and agreement for Child #4 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #4's emergency contact was reviewed on 4/20/23, 10/31/23, and 6/4/24. Child #4's agreement was reviewed on 4/20/23, 2/7/24, and 6/11/24. 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.) Update both emergency contact forms and payment agreements once in a 6 month period. All are current but need to make sure updates are within the compliance time. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: On 6/17/24 observed a white extension cord and the cord to the refrigerator in Room 7 which were not secured creating a potential tripping and/or strangulation 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.) Extension cord was secured to the wall using heavy duty tape to ensure cord could not be pulled by infants in the room. Refrigerator was moved so its cord is not accessible. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.27(a)(3) - Contact when arises | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3) Description: Contact when arises Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Update the emergency plan to include a method for the facility persons to contact parents as soon as possible when an emergency situation arrives. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Update the Emergency Plan to include the method to inform parents that the emergency has ended and specific instructions for pick up. Provider will use the same radio stations and WTAJ news stations to relay the information for end of situation and instructions to reunite with their child. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The files of Staff #2, #4, #5, #6, #7 lacked documentation of receiving training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The files of Staff #2, #4, #5, #6, #7 contained documentation of emergency plan training on 6/10/24. The file of Staff #12 lacked documentation of receiving training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis. The file of Staff #12 contained documentation of emergency plan training on 6/10/24 with previous training on 7/27/22. 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.) All employees have current training. All employees will receive required emergency plan training at time of employment. A checklist for training will be placed in each employee file to verify the new employee received initial training, yearly training, and any updates reviewed. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The letter provided to the parent explaining the emergency procedures did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. 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.) Updated the parent letter of the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions and plan of action during the emergency. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The files of Staff #8 and #11 lacked documentation of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #8 and #11 have completed 12 hours of training. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff #8 lacked renewal of his/her certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on or before the expiration of the most current certification. The file of Staff #8 contained documentation of completing pediatric first and CPR training on 10/7/21 with the next one completed on 12/19/23. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #8 is current on her certification, but Director communicated requirements and lapse in her previous certification and discussed when a recertification needed completed for the future. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #12 lacked documentation of participating, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. The file of Staff #12 contained documentation of fire safety training completed on 1/31/24 with previous training completed on 7/27/22. 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 #12 is current on her fire safety training and training requirements, time for completion and expectations were communicated to employee that she missed her previous annual education. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have until July 23, 2024, to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff 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 #2 is scheduled for CPR training on July 22 with PQAS approved trainer. Staff #2 will not work unsupervised until CPR training is completed. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, and #12 have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff persons #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, and #12 must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff persons #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, and #12 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, and #12, staff persons #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, and #12 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.) CPR instructor applied and has been approved as a PQAS instructor and provided documentation so previous training has been approved at this time. No one will work unsupervised without proper CPR certification. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The files of Staff #6 and #7 lacked documentation of completing health and safety training within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #6 contained documentation of completing health and safety training on 3/2/24. The file of Staff #7 contained documentation of completing health and safety training on 2/14/24, 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 #6 and #7 have completed their Health and Safety training. Director reviewed with them it was not completed within their first 90 days of hire which was the expectation. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked a valid FBI Clearance. The file of Staff #1 contained an FBI Clearance from the Department of Education dated 7/15/22. The file of Staff #1 lacked a valid disclosure statement (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The disclosure statement on file for Staff #1 was not the one updated in 2020. The file of Staff #2 lacked an FBI Clearance. The file of Staff #2 lacked a disclosure statement signed at the time of initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained a disclosure statement dated 6/13/24. The file of Staff #3 lacked an FBI Clearance and National Sex Offender Registry Certificate (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #3 lacked a valid disclosure statement (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The disclosure statement on file for Staff #3 was not the one updated in 2020. The file of Staff #4, who was designated as the Director, lacked a State Police Clearance and National Sex Offender Registry Certificate prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (See LIS CODE SHEET). The file of Staff #4 contained a State Police Clearance dated 1/11/24 and NSOR dated 10/31/23. The file of Staff #4 lacked a valid disclosure statement (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The disclosure statement on file for Staff #4 was not the one updated in 2020. The file of Staff #5 lacked a State Police Clearance and DHS FBI Clearance prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #5 contained a State Police Clearance dated 1/28/24 and a DHS FBI Clearance dated 6/14/24. The file of Staff #5 lacked a valid Child Abuse Clearance. The file of Staff #5 contained a volunteer Child Abuse Clearance dated 7/8/22. The file of Staff #5 lacked a disclosure statement signed at the time of initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #5 contained a disclosure statement dated 6/17/24. The file of Staff #7 lacked a valid disclosure statement (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The disclosure statement on file for Staff #7 was not the one updated in 2020. The file of Staff #8 lacked application for a State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI Clearance prior to or the date of initial hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #8 contained State Police Clearances dated 3/31/21 and 1/12/23, Child Abuse Clearances dated 2/4/21 and 1/12/23, and an FBI Clearance dated 2/15/21. The file of Staff #8 lacked a valid FBI Clearance. The file of Staff #8 contained an FBI Clearance from the Department of Justice dated 4/15/21. The file of Staff #10 lacked an updated State Police Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance every 60 months. The file of Staff #10 contained a State Police Clearance dated 6/17/24 with a previous one dated 4/5/19. The file of Staff #10 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 6/18/24 with a previous one dated 4/15/19. The file of Staff #12 lacked a valid Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance. The file of Staff #12 contained a volunteer Child Abuse Clearance dated 5/12/21. The file of Staff #12 contained an FBI Clearance from the Department of Education dated 5/31/23. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1, #2 #3, #5, #8, and #12 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1, #2, #3, #5, #8, and #12 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 received clearances and were not scheduled until then. All disclosure statements were updated to the correct forms and placed in the employee file. All clearances of the staff are now current. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The files of Staff #8, #9, #10, #11, and #12 lacked a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #8 contained a written evaluation dated 5/18/23 with a previous one dated 4/12/22. The file of Staff #9 contained a written evaluation dated 12/1/22. The file of Staff #10 contained a written evaluation dated 2/8/23. The file of Staff #11 contained a written evaluation dated 5/19/23. The file of Staff #12 did not contain a written evaluation. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Update Staff #8, #9, #10, #11, and #12 with written evaluations. Check evaluation dates and make sure all staff are within their 12 month evaluation period. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #8, who was designated as a group supervisor, lacked documentation of obtaining a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. 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 #8's file was updated to include a copy of her bachelor's degree to support group supervisor role. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On 6/17/24 observed Master Blaster Sanitizer, two Xtra Care Hand Sanitizers, and 1 Equate Hand Sanitizer which indicated "keep out of reach of children" on the counter of the handwashing sink in Room 2 which were accessible to children. On 6/17/24 observed Purell Hand Sanitizer which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the teacher's desk in Room 5 and 6 which was accessible to children. On 6/17/24 observed Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the shelf with the microwave in Room 5 and 6 which was accessible to children. On 617/24 observed Air Wick air freshener plug-in which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the wall by the 1st stall in the bathroom. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teacher immediately removed all "keep out of reach" of children items from the sink area in Room 2 and placed on a top shelf above the sink. Room 5 and 6 teacher removed hand sanitizer from desk and wipes from the microwave area and placed on a higher shelf out of reach. Director removed air plug in from the bathroom and placed in garbage. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(e) Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic Noncompliance Area: On 6/17/24 observed 2 cans of Barbasol shaving cream which was used for art activities and indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the wooden cabinet in Room 5 and 6. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teacher immediately removed Barbasol from cabinet and placed in the dumpster and relocked the cabinet. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The travel first aid kit for Room 5 and 6 lacked soap and nonporous gloves. The first aid kit in Room 5 and 6 lacked soap. 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.) Teacher immediately replaced soap and new gloves in the first aid kit in Room 5/6. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 6/17/24 observed 2 exposed bolts to the left of the gate in the younger outdoor play space. On 6/17/24 observed 7 exposed bolts on the gate in the older outdoor play space. On 6/17/24 observed 5 exposed bolts at the corner of the fence by the sandbox in the older outdoor play space. On 6/17/24 observed 8 exposed bolts at the opposite corner of the gate in the older outdoor play space. On 6/17/24 observed rust on the 1st and 2nd stalls of the bathroom. 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.) Cut down all bolts and edges smoothed on the fence in the outdoor play space. Rust on the bathroom stall was sanded and repainted in the bathroom. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: On 6/17/24 observed peeling paint on the 1st and 2nd stalls of the bathroom. 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.) Bathroom stalls were sanded to remove rust and bubbling paint and were repainted. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: On 6/17/24 the 1st stall in the bathroom lacked a handwashing sign. On 6/17/24 the first sink in the bathroom lacked a handwashing sign. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director posted a hand washing sign in the bathroom stall door and at the first sink in the bathroom. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 5/9/23, 7/10/23, 9/18/23, 10/31/23, 12/22/23, 1/11/24, 2/21/24, 3/28/24, 4/26/24, 5/7/24, 6/6/24. Correction Required: The Director 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.) A current fire drill is on file. The fire drill was conducted on 7/3/24. Director will utilize a calendar app to verify the fire drills are conducted within the 60 days. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drills hypothetical location will be rotated around the facility so as not to use the same location for consecutive drills. |
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| 2024-06-17 | Initial review | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested on 5/2/23, 5/31/23, 6/19/23, 7/21/23, 8/18/23, 9/20/23, 10/31/23, 11/28/23, 12/22/23, 1/11/24, 2/21/24, 3/28/24, 4/26/24, 5/7/24, and 6/6/24. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Manual test was completed on 7/3/24. Utilize the calendar app to determine 30 day window to conduct test on smoke detectors. |
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