Description: Tender Treasure Learning Center is a Child Care Center in West Hazleton PA, with a maximum capacity of 45 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2019-11-25 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The vinyl play cube located in the preschool room is worn out in some areas exposing the foam underneath 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.) The play cube was removed from the preschool room. Staff will inform the Director of any broken or worn items each day and checking condition of equipment will be added to the monthly checklist |
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| 2019-11-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #1 had an initial health assessment on file dated 2/5/19 and did not have an updated one on file until 10/31/19. A current health assessment is on file. 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.) Director will send reminders to parents when physicals are due to makes sure that all physicals are completed on time. |
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| 2019-11-25 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The sidewalk leading to the entrance of the facility is cracked and uneven creating a safety issue 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.) Director will inform the owner and set up a date to have it repaired. Will put on monthly checklist to check condition to maintain. |
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| 2018-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In a reviewing child files during inspection on 11/28/18 child file #1 is missing written parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid Correction Required: 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.) Parent will review form and sign the permission for missing permissions. Will make sure this information is included on forms. |
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| 2018-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.35(b)(4) - Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 has the title and responsibilities of a group supervisor but does not have at minimum an associates degree that is required to be assigned that role Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Facility person #1 will be listed as an Assistant Group Supervisor until she completes enough credits to be listed as a Group Supervisor. Will make sure to have documented education on file in future. |
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| 2018-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During inspection on 11/28/18 Cert rep. observed peeling paint on the white trim in the Toddler Room 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.) Each room will be inspected monthly, as usual, and items listed on inspection form including peeling paint will be verbally given to the Director. Peeling paint will be repaired. |
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| 2018-03-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.21/3270.76 - General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on 3/26/18 Cert rep. observed ceiling leaking in the hallway. The ceiling shows signs of water damage in hallway, preschool and infant rooms. The pack n plays in the infant room are blocking cans so the infants cannot touch the water. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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.) Provider called insurance company, who sent an adjustor to view the storm damage. Insurance company is working with the roofing company to repair/replace damaged areas. In the future provider will check for problem AREAS. |
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| 2018-03-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection to facility on 3/26/18 Cert rep. observed a dead mouse located behind the refrigerator and some mice droppings located on the floor near the refrigerator Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The provider removed the planted dead mouse. Provider moved all appliances to investigate further and found nothing. Provider cleaned all areas. Provider called Terminix to do an additional inspection. On 4/26 Terminix came. Terminix will continue to monitor our buildings monthly. |
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| 2017-12-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a verification visit to facility on 12/14/17 Cert rep. observed one staff person with a group of six children in the toddler area that consisted of five older toddlers and one younger toddler. Facility person #1 stated that she left the room for approximately ten minutes to attend to another matter. 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.) As we always do and will continue to do, the Director will conduct random roll-call checks in each class room. For 30 days all staff will document hourly the child to staff ratio to assess our needs better. Ratios will be maintained at all times. |
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| 2017-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a ball located on the ground of the outdoor play space that was torn exposing the filling inside 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.) The ball was immediately removed. In the future all staff will monitor and dispose of broken and torn items. |
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| 2017-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is an infant and does not have a written feeding schedule on file from parent Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff will have parent fill out the form for her child. As part of the welcome packet parent will fill out the form. |
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| 2017-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 is listed as an assistant group supervisor but does not have 2500 hours of child care experience documented in the file to qualify for position 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.) Facility person #1 will have the information in question clarified or will provide a new form to verify child care experience |
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| 2017-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There are ceiling tiles at the facility that show signs of water damage. There are two large holes in the asphalt located in front of the facility that pose a safety risk. 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.) Soiled tiles will be removed and replaced with clean tiles. Director will add it to the monthly form checklist. Owner will repair holes in front of the parking lot. Director will inform owner of any items in need of repair beyond her control so items will be repaired. |
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