Wilkes-barre Child Development Center
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About the Provider
The Mission of the Council is to provide the highest quality of child care possible for all children entrusted to our care while promoting their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 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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| 2026-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for Child #2 and Child #3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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 parents/guardians of Child #2 and Child #3 will be contacted to review and update their child service agreements to include the persons designated by the parent/guardian to whom the child may be released. The Center Director will review the corrected agreements to ensure all required information is complete. |
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| 2026-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) - Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Description: Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for Child #3 was observed to be missing the name of the child's physician or source of medical care. It was also missing the parent's home address and home phone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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 parent/guardian of Child #3 will be contacted to obtain the missing physician/source of medical care information and the required parent home address and telephone information. The emergency contact form will be updated, and the Center Director will review the completed form to verify that all required information is present. |
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| 2026-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The facility had documentation on file showing that they notified the local traffic safety authorities on 12/18/24 and 1/16/26 of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. However, this was required to be done annually. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility reviewed the annual traffic safety notification requirement and identified that the notification intended to satisfy the 2025 requirement had been submitted in December 2024. Effective August 25, 2026, the facility's procedure was revised to ensure that annual notification to the local traffic safety authority is completed during the applicable calendar year. |
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| 2026-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.102(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.102(a) Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The wooden board that was on the wall near the entrance gate to the Large Outdoor Play Area had chipped and splintering wood. This posed a potential scratching hazard. The Infant/Young Toddler Room Restroom had one toilet with two exposed bolts at its base. 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. 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 wooden board near the entrance gate to the Large Outdoor Play Area will be repaired or replaced to eliminate the chipped and splintering wood. The exposed bolts at the base of the toilet in the Infant/Young Toddler Room Restroom will be properly covered. The Center Director will verify that both areas are free from visible hazards upon completion. |
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| 2026-05-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days. The most recent fire detection system testing log on file was observed to be 4/10/26. However, another fire detection system test should have occurred by 5/10/26, and there was no proof of this on file. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility acknowledges that a fire detection system test was not documented within the required 30-day timeframe prior to the inspection. Although the facility cannot retroactively correct the missed documentation period, a fire detection system test was completed on 5/11/2026, immediately following identification of the concern. The updated fire drill and fire detection log was submitted to the DHS assessor via email on 5/12/2026. Staff responsible for compliance were reminded of the regulatory requirement that fire detection systems must be tested and documented at least every 30 days. |
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| 2026-04-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: Clear and white plastic storage drawers, that were observed in the Infant/Toddler Restroom, had cracked plastic at its base. This posed a potential scratch hazard. 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 cracked plastic drawers were immediately removed from the classroom upon identification. |
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| 2026-04-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f)(1) - Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(1) Description: Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for hire date): Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Staff person #1 completed the training on 2/4/26. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility acknowledges that Staff #1 did not complete Pediatric First Aid and CPR within the required 90-day timeframe. The training was completed on 2/4/2026. This cannot be corrected retroactively. Upon discovery, the facility reviewed staff files to ensure all current staff are compliant with pre-service training timelines. |
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| 2026-04-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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 inspection on 4/22/26, Staff #1, who has resided outside of Pennsylvania within the past 60 months, was observed having direct contact and routine interaction with children in the Pre-K Counts Room. There was no proof on file that they had their out-of-state clearance, which was required prior to them working with children. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff 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 Person #1may not work in a childcare position that involves direct contact and routine interaction with children until all required paperwork is completed and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon notification, Staff #1 immediately applied for the required out-of-state clearance on 4/22/2026. Effective immediately, Staff #1 was removed from any position involving direct contact and routine interaction with children and will not return to a child care role until all required clearances are received and on file. |
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| 2026-04-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(c) Description: No insects or rodents Noncompliance Area: Eight cockroaches, both alive and dead, were observed to be stuck to tape that was on the back of a poster board which was lying on the floor in the Preschool Room. 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 affected materials were immediately removed and disposed of, and the area was thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. The classroom in question is not actively in use at this time. Ehrlich Pest Control serviced the facility on 4/20/2026. Following the inspection, the facility contacted Ehrlich to request increased service frequency from monthly to bi-weekly. The facility will ensure that targeted treatment of affected areas occurs when children are not present and will continue to monitor for any signs of pest activity. The facility will also ensure that targeted treatment of affected areas occurs when children are not present. |
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| 2026-04-22 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: The Preschool Restroom had peeling paint on the door. Also, on the Preschool Room's pink wall, that was next to the restroom door, peeling paint was observed. Additionally, the white wall to the right of the black storage room doors in the Pre-K outdoor patio, had chipping paint. 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.) All areas identified with peeling or chipping paint will be repaired and repainted by 5/1/2026. Areas will be secured and monitored to ensure children do not have access to damaged surfaces until repairs are completed. |
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| 2025-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a) Description: Written plan Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play was not observed in the Preschool Room. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Preschool Teacher will have a written daily activity plan posted in the classroom that will be approved by the Center Director. |
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| 2025-08-28 | 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: The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 and #2 was observed to be missing a parent's work phone number. 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.) For Child #1 and Child #2, parents crossed through the ¿work phone number¿ section since they do not have one. Their cell phone numbers are documented as the primary point of contact. |
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| 2025-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: Child #5 (see code sheet for admission date) had an initial health report that was dated 4/22/25. This was required to be completed and on file within 60-days of the child being admitted. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #5's initial health assessment was received and is on file; however, it was completed after the 60-day window. While this cannot be retroactively corrected, the child now has a valid health assessment on record and is in compliance moving forward. |
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| 2025-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #2 had a health assessment on file dated 10/8/2024; however, the assessment did not indicate whether the individual was free from communicable diseases or address their suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #2 will not return until a new health assessment is on file that includes both communicable disease clearance and a statement of suitability to provide child care. We are working with AmeriCorps to obtain this. |
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| 2025-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #2 will not return until two non-family references are received and on file. We are working with AmeriCorps to collect and verify these documents. |
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| 2025-08-28 | 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: Facility Person #2 (see code sheet for first day with children), who was observed in a volunteer capacity on 8/28/25, had a disclosure statement on file dated 7/16/25. This was required to be completed prior to Facility Person #2 volunteering with children. Also, an incomplete FBI clearance was present in the file, but not a fully completed clearance, and that there was no NSOR on file. 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 #2 may not work or volunteer in a childcare position that involves direct contact and routine interaction with children until all required paperwork is completed and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #2 (Foster Grandparent) will not return to the facility until all required clearances (FBI, NSOR, Disclosure Statement) are fully completed and on file. We are working directly with AmeriCorps to obtain and verify the missing items. |
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| 2025-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: A snake plant was observed on a windowsill in the Preschool Room. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The snake plant was removed from the Preschool Room on 8/28/25. |
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| 2025-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.75(a)/3270.124(c) - In child care spaces/Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a)/3270.124(c) Description: In child care spaces/Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 was observed to be supervising four preschoolers in the outdoor patio area immediately adjacent to the Preschool Room. Staff #1 acknowledged that they did not have a first aid kit with them, nor did they have emergency contact information for the children under their supervision. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff were instructed immediately that a first aid kit and emergency contact binder must accompany any group when leaving the classroom/facility. Staff #1 was provided with a first aid kit and emergency contact information for the children under their supervision. |
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| 2025-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: A jagged, rusted piece of metal was observed, about ankle height, near the doorway of the Toddler Room Restroom. Also, chipping paint was observed on the wall near the window in the Preschool Room. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. 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 jagged metal was covered with duct tape during inspection and will be permanently removed/repaired by maintenance. The chipping paint was temporarily covered by a shelf and will be repainted. |
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| 2024-12-19 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76/3270.102(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.102(a) Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The Preschool Room and restroom next to the Infant/Young Toddler Room had one dusty air vent. The Older Toddler Room and Infant/Young Toddler Room had two dusty air vents. Two red and blue mats in the Infant/Young Toddler Room had torn plastic. 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. 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.) All cited air vents will be dusted and cleaned. The two mats in the Infant/Young Toddler Room were thrown away and replaced with new mats at the inspection. |
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| 2024-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The Preschool Room's playhouse was observed to have a roof with cracked, sharp wooden shingles. 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 playhouse roof was repaired with an edge guard all across the border to prevent any injuries. |
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| 2024-08-15 | 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: The agreement on file for Child #2 and Child #5 did not include persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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 parents/guardians of Child #2 and Child #5 were contacted to obtain the names and contact information of all persons authorized to pick up the children. The files will be updated with this information immediately. |
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| 2024-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7) - Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7) Description: Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Child #4 did not have documentation on file which included the phone number of their physician or medical care provider. Child #1 did not have emergency contact information on file which included a release person's phone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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 parent/guardian of Child #4 was contacted to obtain the missing phone number of the medical care provider. Also, the parent/guardian of Child #1 was contacted to obtain all contact information of all persons authorized to pick up the child. Both files will be updated with this information immediately. |
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| 2024-08-15 | 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: The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 did not include the enrolling parent's work phone number. The emergency contact information on file for Child #4 did not include the enrolling parent's home phone number. 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 parents/guardians of Child #1 and Child #4 were contacted to obtain all contact information for enrolling parents. Both child files will be updated with this information immediately. |
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| 2024-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for Child #5 was dated 5/5/23 and 3/14/24. More than 6 months had lapsed between parental reviews, updates, and signatures. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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 Center Director has spoken with the parent/guardian of Child #5 and has verified/updated emergency contact information. |
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| 2024-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: There was no proof that the emergency drills were conducted annually. The only emergency drill on file was dated 7/10/2024. 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.) All emergency drills have been scheduled and will be conducted immediately. Also, a set schedule has been created and will be implemented to ensure all drills are completed on time. |
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| 2024-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Desitin diaper cream, labeled "keep out of reach of children," was observed in a child's bookbag, that was about hip height, on a wooden shelf in the Infant/Young Toddler Room. The diaper cream was accessible to the older toddlers who were in that room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A daily thorough check of all child bags will be conducted as soon as they enter classroom to ensure no medications or creams are improperly stored. The diaper cream was placed out of reach of the children. |
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| 2024-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as evidenced by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 5/3/2024 and 6/3/2024. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A test of the fire detection system has been scheduled and will be immediately conducted this week. The documentation with the results will be placed in the facility's fire drill logs. Also, a set schedule has been created and will be implemented to ensure all drills are completed on time. |
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| 2023-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/23. In the lower-level preschool room, a nail was exposed on the shingle of the playhouse inside the room. The nail is accessible to children. 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 nail was removed by maintenance on 8/27/23. |
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| 2023-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.105 Description: High Chairs Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/23. In the infant/toddler room, during lunch, a young toddler was observed eating in a highchair without the safety straps on. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff were immediately advised that children are never to be in highchairs without the safety straps fastened. |
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| 2023-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.121(b) - Given parents in writing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.121(b) Description: Given parents in writing Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/23. The parent handbook did not contain a supervision policy. The Director acknowledged that this not given to the parents in writing. Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Center Director advised Administration that this policy was missing from the parent handbook. The policy was immediately added to the handbook. |
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| 2023-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/23. Child files #1,2,3, and 5 did not have a department approved child service report on file in the last six months. 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.) Pearson Ounce scale assessments were completed for the children. |
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| 2023-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.181(c) - Designated release persons/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.181(c) Description: Designated release persons/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/23. Child #2's fee agreement did not list a release person. Children #1,2, 3 and 5 have fee agreements that have not been updated in the last six months. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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.) All fee agreements were updated immediately. A release person was added to child #2 fee agreement. |
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| 2023-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/23. Child #2 and #4 files did not list the parents work address on the emergency contact form. Child #4 did not list the release persons address on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.) All missing information was added to the children's files. |
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| 2023-08-22 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/23. Children #2 and #4's emergency contact form did not list health insurance coverage and policy number. Child #5's emergency contact form did not list the health insurance 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.) All health insurance information was added to the children's files. |
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| 2023-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/23. The first aid kit in the preschool room did not contain scissors. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Scissors were immediately placed in the first aid kit. |
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| 2023-08-22 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/23. Peeling paint was observed in the toddler/preschool porch play space outside on the railing and in the lower-level porch outdoor plays space on the white walls. 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 railings and wall were repainted by our maintenance person on 8/27/23. |
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| 2022-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the kitchen had some spills on one of the shelves that needed to be cleaned. 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 refrigerator shelf was cleaned on 8/29/2022. |
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| 2022-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle of Benadryl and an Epi pen stored in a first-aid kit that was within reach of the children in the pre-k room. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Benadryl and Epi pens are kept locked in the classroom first aid kits for immediate access. First aid kits must always be locked up and inaccessible to children. |
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| 2022-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: There was a bottle of Benadryl that expired 5/2022 and an epi pen that expired 11/21 in the pre-k first-aid kit. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) First aid kits will be inspected weekly for any expired or out of date materials. |
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| 2022-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit was on a shelf within the reach of children in the pre-k room. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) First aid kits are locked in the closet in the classroom. This is our policy. This employee was given a counseling statement (disciplinary action) on this failure to follow policy. |
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| 2022-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Per the facility's fire drill and detection log, the fire detection system was tested 12/2/2021 and then not again until 1/24/2022, a period of 53 days. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Beginning in September 2022, we are changing our CDC policy on fire drills to have a fire drill and a test of fire detection system be completed every 30 days. This will coordinate drills with testing to remain in compliance. |
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| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2020-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 1 had a state police clearance dated for 6/3/15. Staff # 1 did not update their state police clearance until 6/5/20. The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) requires clearances to be updated every 60 months. Staff # 1 did not update their state police clearance within 60 months. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, staff will be removed from child care until all clearances are received or updated and all clearances will be obtained and updated as appropriate to CPSL. To keep this from happening in the future, we are doing a double check of the dates with our office and the center to be sure we have the correct date we need for renewal and we are not waiting until the last date to renew(that only happened because of being closed). |
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| 2017-09-07 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: EXISTING STAFF DID NOT HAVE FIRE SAFETY TRAINING IN OVER 12 MONTHS FROM 6/22/16 TO 7/3/17. 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 HAD FIRE SAFETY TRAINING ON 7/3/17. IN THE FUTURE THE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE ALL STAFF COMPLETE FIRS SAFETY TRAINING AT LEAST EVERY 12 MONTHS FROM TIME OF HIRE. |
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| 2017-09-07 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: STAFF PERSON # 2 HAS A STATE POLICE CLEARNACE THAT STATES FOR CHURCH, NOT CHILD CARE OR EMPLOYMENT. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). . A facility person`s record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) STAFF PERSON # 2 WILL GET A NEW STATE POLIOCE CLEARANCE FOR EMPLOYMENT ASAP. IN THE FUTURE THE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE ALL NEW HIRES HAVE CLEARNACES FOR EMPLOYMENT OR CHILD CARE AT TIME OF HIRE. |
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| 2017-09-07 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS WERE NOT POSTED IN THE INFANT, AND 3 YEAR PRE K ROOM. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS WERE POSTED IN THE INFANT & 3 YEAR PRE K ROOM. IN THE FUTURE THE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS REMAIN POSTED AT ALL TIMES. |
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| 2017-09-07 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THE DOWNSTAIRS PRESCHOOL ROOM WITH THE FIRSPIT DISPLAY HAS A LEAK IN THE CEILING TILES. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility`s outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) THE ROOF IS BEING REPLACED, THE LEAKING AREA IS BLOCKED OFF SO CHILDREN DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO IT. THE TILES ARE BEING REPLACED AS NEEDED. IN THE FUTURE THE DIRCTOR WILL INFORM THE OWNER ASAP OF ANY NEW ROOFING REPAIRS NEEDED. |
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