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| 2020-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked a copy of the agreement established between the parent and the facility for child care services. 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.) Fee agreements will be on file for each child. |
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| 2020-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 lacked the child's health insurance coverage and policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Insurance information will be obtained at enrollment and on file. |
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| 2020-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 lacked the 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.) Address will be obtained for all Emergency Contact persons listed. |
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| 2020-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #2 lacked a medication log for non prescription Tylenol observed at the facility. Child #3 lacked a medication log for non prescription Tylenol observed at the facility. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The medication log was in the office during the inspection. Medication logs were placed in the classroom with the medication for easier access. Medication logs will be easier accessible for inspection. |
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| 2020-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 lacked a health assessment updated every 24 months. Health assessments observed were dated 3/8/18 and 10/12/20, exceeding 24 months. Staff #5 lacked a health assessment updated every 24 months. The most current health assessments observed was dated 8/2/18, exceeding 24 months. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff members knew that the physicals were past due. They were instructed of the due dates and have since scheduled and returned a current physical. The delay was due to the closure from the pandemic and availability at the doctors office. |
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| 2020-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) A parent signature for first-aid procedures will be obtained prior to a child's enrollment and a signed parent request for emergency medical care will be obtained prior to admission. |
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| 2020-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #4 lacked verification of education and training prior to service at the facility. No education record was observed on file. Correction Required: 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.) This employee was terminated for failure to provide required documentation in a timely manner. Employees will be required to show proof of education prior to their first day. Employee is no longer in care. |
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| 2020-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 was observed having only 1 written reference in their record. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The staff was terminated for failure to provide a reference in a timely manner. References will be on file prior to their first day. |
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| 2020-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 was observed having a drivers license from the state of Maine but lacked out of state clearances. Staff #4 was observed having a disclosure statement but lacked a date on the disclosure statement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all out of state clearances are obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The staff member was removed from the center. She was given 10 days to supply a copy of her clearances. She did not supply the necessary documents and was terminated on 10/29/2020. We will ensure a date is given on the Disclosure Statement as well as a signature. This can be easily tracked and monitor with the Hi Mama App. Staff member is no longer working at facility. |
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| 2020-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 10/16/20 at 12:30 PM 3 staff were observed supervising a mixed ratio of 20 older toddlers and 2 preschoolers. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The employee who choose to go on lunch break without having adequate coverage was terminated. Staff have and always know to find coverage before leaving a classroom. Ratios will be maintained at all times. |
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| 2020-09-10 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The pre-k 4/5 child care space was observed having an unlocked cabinet with an assortment of toxic cleaners located on the bottom shelf of the cabinet 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.) The closet was rearranged so that all toxic material is out of reach of the children. In addition, a lock was placed on the cabinet. All cabinets containing toxic material will be locked and out of reach of children. |
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| 2019-11-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: *2nd citation, on 11/26/19 staff #1 and #2 were assigned supervision of children in the infant child care space. Staff #1 was observed leavening the area designated for young toddler/mobile infants and entering the area designated for young infants to speak with staff #2. Staff #1 was unaware that 1 of the 8 young toddlers in the young toddler/mobile infant area was climbing on a piece of furniture when their back was turned to the children. Previously cited on 9/19/19, per directors self-disclosure and video observation at renewal inspection; the facilities camera system recorded an incident on 9/17/19 at 9:00 AM which showed child #2 climb onto a children's table and then fall when climbing off the table. The video showed inadequate supervision from former staff person #8 who had their back turned to the child and did not observe the incident occur. Correction Required: The legal entity is required to develop a staff supervision policy regarding the supervision of children. All staff are required to review and sign the supervision policy. A copy of the supervision policy and signatures of staff verifying they have reviewed the policy will be sent to the Western Region Office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Spoke to staff #1 and #2 about having children within their eyesight. Staff video of staff turning backs on children will be reviewed with all staff. Children will be supervised at all times. Staff meeting will be held on 11/26/19 to review supervision policies. and a supervision policy was developed. Documentation of supervision policy will be review with all staff and submitted to Western Region office. Staff #1 is no longer employed at the facility. |
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| 2019-11-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: *On 11/26/19 at 1445 the infant child care space was observed having staff #1 supervising a group of 8 young toddlers in the area designated for mobile infants/young toddlers and staff #2 was supervising a group of 5 infants in the space designated for young infants. Correction Required: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation to the Western Region Office showing all staff have reviewed regulations 3270.51 and 3270.52 regarding staff:child ratios. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Ratios will be maintained at all times. Staff meeting was held on 12/5/19 to review regulations 3270.51 and 3270.52. |
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| 2019-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The children's cubbies located on both sides of the hallway, a wooden easel located in the pre-k child care space, and plastic cabinets approximately 62 inches in height and 30 inches in width located in both the young and older toddler child care spaces lacked anchoring to the wall, creating possible tipping hazards. 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.) Furniture will be fastened to prevent any tipping to ensure the safety of each child. Furniture will be for the child's size, age and special needs. All furniture in the facility will remain safe |
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| 2019-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Per directors self-disclosure and video observation at renewal inspection; the facilities camera system recorded an incident on 9/17/19 at 9:00 AM which showed child #2 climb onto a children's table and then fall when climbing off the table. The video showed inadequate supervision by former staff person #7 who was observed having their back turned to the child and did not see the incident occur. 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.) A staff meeting was held on 10/8/2019 to review and discuss supervision. In addition, each staff person is required to take two hours of training relating to "Supervision" with a completion date of 10/31/2019. Each staff person will see and supervise children at all times and be accountable for any incidents. |
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I wish I could rate this childcare center less then a 1 rating. Absolutely horrible. Do NOT bring your children to this daycare. They "maintain" ratios but never follow through witg them. Children running all around the center. A child ran out the front door while being "supervised" by the owner of the daycare. The center is about 20 yards away from the main road. The baby teacher usually has over 7-8 babies by herself. The owners do not want to hire more staff so they give longer breaks to the employees they currently have making them stay later. VERY sad to see a child care center ran this way. I will never send my child back to that place.
Must buzz to get in and show id. They will question you if they do not know you. Children are in their respective groups every time I have come in and other teachers know where they are. They communicate with families directly through daily what happened today sheets and notes but their rooms. My grandson I happy there, has friends and enjoys getting up and going there. Maybe not perfect but definitely safe and managed. They have celebrations and learning activities to learn to be social but they are kids.
horrible and dangerous, children all over the place, toddlers running around with no supervision and not even missed. Chocking hazards found in infant room (marbles----two times), cleaning supply area not locked. mopping floor prior to close so you or your child fall, dirty carpet, no security, they let anyone in sometimes children buzz you in! child was unsuervised climbing on a cubinet! Child was unsupervised running towards me with sharp scissors acting like she was stabbing me and my 2 yrs old (this was a child belonging to one of the teachers by the way). smoking area right by front door they refuse to move, gross. i left and filed a complaint against them to the PA department of health. Enter at your own risk, and just FYI, little adventures in chambersburg provides hot cooked meals (wee care does not) and they are the same exact price!! Not to mention 1,000 safer!!