William Penn Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-08-28 | 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: At the time of the inspection, the outdoor fence was observed with 3 rails that were disconnected to the post and 1 post that was leaning back. 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.) Outdoor fence rails will be replaced by new materials and connected appropriately. The leaning fence post will be bolstered by metal rail to maintain position in the ground. |
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| 2025-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the 4 year old room had a missing electrical outlet cover. Non-compliance was corrected on site. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider placed a cover on the electrical outlet. |
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| 2025-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, an air freshener spray was observed in an accessible location in the Play Time Pals room. Non-compliance was corrected on site. 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.) Provider placed the air freshener in a locked cabinet that is an inaccessible location to children. |
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| 2025-08-28 | 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: At the time of the inspection, peeled painted was observed in the Play Time pals near the window sill and on the large steps by the window in the 3 year old 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.) Peeled or damaged paint in the 2 year old and 3 year old classrooms has been painted. |
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| 2025-03-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include the 1-hour health and safety update. 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.) Staff person #1 completed the health and safety training part 1 and 2. |
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| 2025-03-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not include a high school diploma. 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 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 #2 was asked to provide their high school diploma or transcripts to fulfill regulation. A transcript showing completion of high school is attached. |
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| 2025-03-04 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, 2 uncovered electrical outlets were observed in the 2 year old room and 1 uncovered electrical outlet was observed in the 4 year old room. Non-compliance was corrected onsite. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider placed electrical outlet covers in the 2 year old and 4 year old rooms. |
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| 2024-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.102(c)/3270.102(e) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing /Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c)/3270.102(e) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing /Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Noncompliance Area: On 9/19/24, at time of renewal, outdoor embedded equipment used by Older Toddlers was mounted over woodchips containing more than a 1-inch diameter. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Older toddlers will not use the larger school playground that contains materials of less than 1 inch diameter for the playground protective surface. Older toddlers will continue to use the smaller school playground containing sand as protective surfacing material. |
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| 2024-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: On 9/19/24, at time of renewal, Child #1 health report was dated more than 12 months. The last physical exam was dated 8/28/23. 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. 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.) Director will obtain an updated health report for Child #1 that includes a physical exam within 12 months from the previous one. |
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| 2024-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) - Locked or inaccessible/Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) Description: Locked or inaccessible/Original container Noncompliance Area: On 9/19/24, at time of renewal, Clorox wipes were observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the PS (Wolly Lambs) room. Hand sanitizer instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children on a shelf in the PK (Brown Teddy) room. Additionally, spray bottles containing bleach observed in the Wooly Lambs and Red Apple rooms used to sanitize were not labeled specifying the content inside the bottles. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Clorox and hand sanitizer were removed at time of inspection and placed in an area inaccessible to children. Spray bottles were labeled at time of inspection. Director will ensure that cleaning supplies and toxics are kept locked or inaccessible to children. Spray bottles will be labeled with the contents inside. |
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| 2024-09-19 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: On 9/19/24, at time of renewal, a lidded trash can was not observed at the sink/toilet area located in the Older Toddler (Playtime Pals) room and at the sinks located in the Preschool (Wooly Lamb) room. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lidded trash cans were purchased and placed in the sink areas located in the Playtime Pals and Wooly Lamb classrooms per regulation 3270.82(i). (Pics sent to certification) |
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| 2024-01-26 | 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 unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 1/26/2024 observed the two staff in the Wooly Lambs room when asked the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group named sixteen children out of the eighteen children present in the room. 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.) All staff are assigned children for supervision. All staff know the names and whereabouts of the children in their group. Staff is physically present with the children in their group in the facility. |
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| 2024-01-26 | 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 conducted on 1/26/2024 it was determined that staff person #1 put down child #1 hard on the floor causing his foot to be injured. The staff person was observed to be frustrated when she put the child down by another staff person in the room who witnessed the interaction between staff #1 and child #1. 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.) Staff person #1 was immediately suspended from their duties in the school. Administration conducted an investigation and determined through witness statements that termination of duties is warranted. Staff person #1 was terminated on January 26, 2024. Co-teacher and administration reported the observation to ChildLine and DHS. |
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| 2023-08-18 | Renewal | 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Description: Written plan/Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/18/2023 observed the Playtime Pals room did not have a daily schedule posted. 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. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in the group space. Daily schedule was immediately posted in the classroom during renewal inspection. |
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| 2023-08-18 | 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 conducted on 8/18/2023 observed child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5's agreements 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.) Our school agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. We have edited our current agreement for compliance. Parents of child #1, #4, and 5 will sign the updated agreement. Child #2 and #3 are no longer enrolled in the program. |
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| 2023-08-18 | 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: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/18/2023 observed child #3's emergency contact information and financial agreement were not reviewed/updated within the 6-month time frame. The last review on file was from 2/8/2023. 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.) Parents shall review and update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period. A signature shall be required on the agreement. Child #3 is no longer enrolled in the program. |
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| 2023-08-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/18/2023 observed child #5's health report did not meet immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77 or exemption letter. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A health report shall include a review of child's immunization status according to the ACIP. Child #5's health report has been updated to meet immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health's regulation in 28 Pa. Code 27.77 |
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| 2023-08-18 | 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 8/18/2023 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) William Penn Center's Emergency Plan has been updated to address continuity of operations in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations which relate to the operation of a facility. Conditions will be outlined to show prevention of a threat to health or safety of the children in relation to facility operations. All staff and child records are backed up electronically in case of inability to access the property in an emergency. |
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| 2023-08-18 | 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 on 8/18/2023 observed staff person #1's child abuse clearance is for volunteer purposes. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. 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.) A facility person's record will include a copy of results of a child abuse registry clearance required under the CPSL. A non-volunteer record of PA Child Abuse Clearance has been acquired for staff person #1 and placed in their staff file. |
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| 2023-08-18 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/18/2023 observed the windows in the Brown Teddy and Red Apple room open higher than 6 inches. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Window stoppers have been attached to the windows in the Brown Teddy and Red Apple classrooms that are accessible to the children and open above the ground floor directly to the outdoors. Window stoppers have been installed to modify and limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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| 2023-08-18 | 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 on 8/18/2023 observed peeled paint in the Playtime Pals room, the Wooly Lambs bathroom and the second-floor bathroom. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Peeled and damaged paint on indoor surfaces will be repaired after school hours when children are not present. Peeled paint in the Playtime Pals classroom was repainted during our Staff In-Service on September 1, 2023. Peeled paint in the Wooly Lamb and second floor bathroom was repaired using backsplash materials on August 21, 2023. |
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| 2022-11-03 | 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 on 11/3/22, it was observed that the records of child #2 and child #4 did not contain the work address and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent-space blank 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.) Emergency contact information including a work address and work telephone number will be added to child #2 and child #4's child records |
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| 2022-11-03 | 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 on 11/3/22, it was observed that the records of child #3 did not include information on the child's special needs 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.) Information on a child's special needs will be included and updated in child #3's emergency contact information |
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| 2022-11-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(4) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Annual immunization reporting to DOH | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(4) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Annual immunization reporting to DOH Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/3/22, it was observed that the records of child #1, #2, #3, #6, and child #7 did not include verification of the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77 or exemption letter. Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents will be asked to provide updated written verification from a physician or health care provider of ongoing vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP or an exemption from immunization letter |
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| 2022-11-03 | 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 on 11/3/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation. 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.) Parents of child #1 and child #3 will update their emergency contact information to include signed parental consent for transportation |
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| 2022-11-03 | 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 on 11/3/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will complete an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training |
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| 2022-11-03 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/3/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will complete a written evaluation of each staff person at a minimum of one every 12 months |
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| 2021-10-19 | 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 on 10/19/21, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry Certificate as required by the CPSL- 45 day Provisional hire end date was 10/14/21 Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER OBTAINED THE NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY CERTIFICATE AND WAS SUBMITTED AND RETAINED IN STAFF FILE |
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