West Chester United Methodist Childrens Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-03-25 | 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: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the home 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.) The information was provided and filled in completing the child's emergency contact. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This child does not have special needs therefore it has been indicted as such. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, the record reviewed for child #4 did not include an initial health assessment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's health assessment and vaccination record was provided on the date above. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.181(c) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.181(c) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #3 was not updated within a 6-month period. Last dated 8/28/25. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A 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 will return to school after a current health assessment is received. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, the health assessment reviewed for staff person #5 was not updated within a 24-month period. Last dated 4/6/22. 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person mentioned had a health assessment on the date above. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified 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 childcare facility. 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 childcare facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A letter was sent to the west Chester traffic and safety authorities. |
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| 2026-03-25 | 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: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, the financial agreement reviewed for child #2 was not updated within a 6-month period. Last dated 8/29/25. 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.) The financial agreement for the above child was updated and signed on the date above. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, upon request there was no annual emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An emergency drill was conducted on the above date. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, staff person #2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 3/22/26. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file. 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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised when interacting with children at a minimum by an assistant group supervisor who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff persons available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A CPR training has been scheduled for the above date, and the staff person will not return until the training is completed and a certificate is provided. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, the fire safety training verification reviewed for staff #3 was not annually updated. Last dated 3/6/25. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.) CPR confirmation was provided. |
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| 2026-03-25 | 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: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, the file of facility person #4 (see code sheet for hire date) contained a PA State Police Clerance and a National Sex Offenders Registry verification (NSOR) dated 4/10/19 and 11/26/19 which is more than 60 months old. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKINGLACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #4 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Facility person #4 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business because she/he does not have all the required clearances. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person removed from the facility until documents/Clearances are received. A request has been sent, just waiting for official documents. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Renewal | 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: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include verification of education for the position performing (Assistant Group Supervisor). 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.) Staff person provided a copy of their high school diploma. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, a water stain was observed on the ceiling tile in room #3. 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.) Water stain was taken care of by removing the stained tile and replacing it with a new one. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Renewal | 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: During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, chip paint was observed on the light blue wall near the sink in room 3. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The chip paint spot was patched and repainted. |
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| 2025-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the thermometer reading in the little Dino's and Forrest room was running on the high side above 45 degrees Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will replace the replace the thermometer to see if that is the problem if that's not the problem the provider will replace the refrigerator and will use an alternative refrigerator in the meantime. The provider will submit a photo of the thermostat reading the required temperatures. |
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| 2025-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files children # 2 and #4 were missing child service reports in the file 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.) The provider will notify the staff of the children and request for them to complete the child service report on and provide a signed copy to the parents. |
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| 2025-04-02 | 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: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, child # 1 was missing the physician address and the physician telephone number on the emergency contact form. 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.) The provider will notify the parent of the child and request for them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank. |
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| 2025-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #1 was missing information on disability on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will notify the parent of the child and request for them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank. |
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| 2025-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, children #1 and #5 were missing the health insurance policy # on the emergency contact form. Child # 1 was missing the health insurance information. 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.) The provider will notify the parents and request for them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank. |
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| 2025-04-02 | 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: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, child #1 was missing the release person address and the release person phone number on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will notify the parent of the child and request for them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank. |
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| 2025-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5) Description: Immunization record Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #4 was missing shot and required an update shot record records. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will notify the parents of the child and request for them to provide updated shot records for the child or exemption letter to be included in the file. |
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| 2025-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3 and #4 were missing the emergency plan training in the file. Staff # 5 emergency plan training needs to be updated. 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.) The provider will go over the emergency plan training with the staff and include the certificates in the file. |
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| 2025-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan the plan did not include the plans for continuity of care. 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.) The provider will update the emergency plan and include the plans for continuity of care. |
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| 2025-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the shaken baby, abusive head trauma, child maltreatment policy the policy was unable to be viewed at the time of the inspection. 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.) The provider will submit a copy of the shaken baby, abusive head trauma, child maltreatment policy and review the policy with the staff. |
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| 2025-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3, #4 were missing a health assessment and TB shot in the file staff #5 was missing an updated health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will notify the staff and request for them to provide their current health assessment and TB shots record for staff #3 and #4. |
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| 2025-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the liability insurance but was unable to do so at the time of the renewal inspection. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will send the current copy of the liability insurance to the certification representative. |
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| 2025-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(6) Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, children # 1 and #5 were missing consent for swimming and transportation these areas were left blank. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will notify the parents of the children and request for them to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank. |
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| 2025-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(i) - Age | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(i) Description: Age Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 3 and #4 were missing verification of age and ID in the file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will notify the staff and obtain a copy of their ID to be included in the file. |
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| 2025-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 3 and #4 were missing verification of experience in the 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.) The provider will notify staff and request for the to complete an employment verification form and include it in the file. |
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| 2025-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 4 was missing proof of education in the file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will obtain proof of education for staff #4 and include it in the file. (no longer working at facility). |
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| 2025-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff 4 was missing two written references in the file. 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 provider will notify the staff member and request for the staff member to provide two written references to be included in the file. |
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| 2025-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan the plan needs to address the lockdown procedures. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will include the procedures for lockdown in the emergency plan. |
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| 2025-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing 8 more hours of professional development trainings in the file. Staff #5 was missing 7 more hours of professional development trainings in the file. 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.) The provider will notify staff #1 and #5 and request for them to provide their remaining hours of professional development training and include them in the file. |
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| 2025-04-02 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3, and #4 were missing the NSOR clearance in the file. staff # 5 NSOR expired. staff #4 was missing a state police clearance in the file. staff # 4 was missing a child abuse clearance in the file, staff #5 child abuse clearance expired 1/30/20. Staff #4 was missing an FBI clearance in the file. Staff #5 FBI expired. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will notify each staff and request for them to provide a current copy of their required clearance that's required to be in the file. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through observed the refrigerator in the 1-2-year-old room was missing a thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will replace the thermometer in the room. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #2 and #4 were missing a child service report in the file. 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.) The provider will request for the staff to complete a child service report for children #2 and #4 |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children # 2 and #5 were both missing the release person on the financial agreement. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will notify the parents of the children and will request for them to complete the missing information on the financial agreement form. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file child #2 emergency contact form was missing the health coverage name and policy #. 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.) The provider will notify the parent and request for the parents to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child # 4 health assessment was missing the statement that the child is able to participate in childcare 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 childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will notify the parent and request for them to provide a statement from the doctor stating that the child is free from communicable disease. (The provider informed the parent that child will not be able to attend the program until required documentation is received.) |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan and did not see the plans for continuity of care in the plan. 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.) The provider will add the plans for continuity of care to the emergency plan. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #5 and #6 were missing a health assessment in the file. staff #6 was also missing their Mantoux test results in the file. 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will notify staff #5 and #6 and request for them to provide a up to date health assessment to be included in the file. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see the pickup and drop off procedures posted. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will post the programs pick up and drop off procedures at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(6) Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file child #6 was missing the consent for swimming and wading on the emergency contact form. These areas were left blank. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will notify the parents and request for them to complete the missing information on the emergency contact form leaving no areas blank. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #2 #3 and #5 were missing the two references in the file. 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 provider will submit the missing clearances or request for the staff to provide two references. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #4 first aid and CPR was not taken by a PQUAS certified instructor. 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will request staff to retake the first aid and CPR with an approved PQUAS trainer. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3 was missing the mandating reporter training in the file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will locate staff #3's mandated reporter training or request staff #3 to obtain the training submit a copy to the provider. |
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| 2024-04-04 | Renewal | 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: During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed peeling paint near the door and on the wall near the toy shelf in room 103. There is peeling paint in the 1-2-year-old room, there was also peeling paint in the play space along the wall. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will correct all areas of peeling paint that is in measured childcare space. |
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| 2023-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/23, the facility did not have a written policy a written policy regarding the recognition of potential signs/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. 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.) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and child maltreatment policy will be developed and included in the parent handbook and staff handbook. |
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| 2023-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/23, written notification of safe routes were not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will use regulations as guidance to write pick up and drop off procedures for the facility. The procedures will be posted conspicuously and included in the parent handbook. |
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| 2023-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/23, the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will update emergency plan form to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: As reported on a childline complaint, on 10/11/22 a child was left unsupervised in the classroom bathroom for approximately 50 minutes or longer while the class was at the local park. Correction Required: The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff who care for children will participate in training conducted by the ELRC. Director will send a list of the names of all staff who attended to the training to OCDEL regional office. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: As reported on a childline complaint, on 10/11/22 a child was left unsupervised in the classroom bathroom for approximately 50 minutes or longer while the class was at the local park. Correction Required: The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will use the supervision monitoring form approved by DHS. I, the legal entity, will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis (every Friday) basis for a period of 3 months. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: As reported on a childline complaint, on 10/11/22 a child was left unsupervised in the classroom bathroom for approximately 50 minutes or longer while the class was at the local park. Correction Required: Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children will be supervised at all times. A checklist was created for supervision procedures for leaving the classroom. This checklist was created, presented during an emergency staff meeting and placed right outside the classroom doors next to each class's dry erase board that communicates where the class is and the time when the class will return. When the classes leave the room, the teachers/ staff members must check off each box with a dry erase marker. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/22, staff persons from the Gator Room could not identify which staff person was responsible for supervising child #1. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each staff person will be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The classroom "Care Group" lists will be posted with in each classroom. The staff shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned groups. Each staff will be physically present with the children in her group on and off of the facility premises. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/22, the facility director reported that the parents of child #1 were not given an incident report on the day of the incident that occurred on 10/11/22. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Childrens files do contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving children in the care of our facility. The original report goes to the parent, but it did not go that day. We will make sure all incident reports are delivered same day. Second copies are retained at our facility in an accident binder. Third copies of the report are retained at the facility in the children's files. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1) Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/22, it was determined that the facility operator did not notify the regional office that a child in care at the facility was left behind on a facility excursion. Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in the care of the facility is left behind on a facility excursion. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I, the legal entity, will type a checklist documenting the necessary steps of immediately notifying a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office with in 24 hours if a child in the care of the care of the facility is left behind on a facility excursion. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.112 - Infant/Toddler Stimulation | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.112 Description: Infant/Toddler Stimulation Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation it was determined that the child was not held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried to help soothe him when crying and upset. Correction Required: Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will ensure that when a child is crying and/or upset that they will try all methods of calming the child by holding, rocking, talking to, play with and carrying around to try and soothe them. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation it was determined a form of physical punishment was used in trying to calm the child down by dropping the child on the head and pushing the child back in the bouncer causing their head to snap backwards. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will not use any kind of physical punishment including spanking of a child at any time. |
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| 2022-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 07/15/2022, the file for child #2 contained a Health Assessment more than one-year-old. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 will provide an updated health assessment no more than one-year-old. |
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| 2022-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 07/15/2022, the file for child #1 contained a health assessment that was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 will provide a health assessment signed by a physician. |
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| 2022-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 07/15/2022, the file for staff person #4 did not contain proof of education. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4 will provide proof of education by providing college transcripts. |
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| 2022-07-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 07/15/2022, the file for staff person #3 contain verification of Fire Safety training dated more than one-year-old. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 will provide an updated Fire Safety Training certificate. |
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| 2022-07-15 | 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: During a renewal inspection on 07/15/2022, the file for staff person #1 contained an FBI clearance that was not accepted for child care purposes; the file for staff person #3 did not contain a record of FBI Clearance; the file for staff person #4 contained an FBI Clearance from the Department of Education. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person 1, 3 and 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 completed fingerprinting with the proper code on July 21, 2022. Staff person #3 will provide an updated FBI clearance on 07/21/2022. Staff person #4 will provide an updated FBI Clearance as soon as possible. |
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