Willow Tree Learning Ctr
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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
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-03-27 | 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 vinyl was ripped on the green block in the library space. The tip of the soft blue crayon in the toddler play area was ripped. The tip of the soft yellow banana in the toddler play area was ripped as well. 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.) director removed vinyl green block from childcare area. Director threw away blue, yellow crayon toys (stuffed) in garbage from toddler area. |
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| 2026-03-27 | 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: The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the policy number for the health insurance coverage. The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked health insurance coverage and policy number for the child. 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.) Asked parents for child's insurance cards to get numbers for Emergency Contact/Parental Consent Form wrote on form marked the violation in child's file for child #1 and child #3. |
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| 2026-03-27 | 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 form for Child #1 was last updated on 9/5/25 which was more than 6 months ago. The emergency contact form and fee agreement for Child #5 was last updated on 6/21/24 which was more than 6 months ago. 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.) Director will update child #1 and Child #5 files. Have parents sign 6-month review and make copies, original to parents and copy in child's files. |
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| 2026-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, an infant, lacked a current health report; the most current health report on file for Child #1 was dated 8/29/25 which is more than 6 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A 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 ask parent for a current health assessment from doctor. Will send photo of current physical. |
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| 2026-03-27 | 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: The current health report on file for Child #4, a preschooler, lacked a date; the previous health report on file was dated 4/11/24 which is more than 12 months ago. 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 asked parent for a current health assessment and replace in child #4 file. Director will send a photo of new health assessment or have dr. date when done. |
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| 2026-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person#2, observed interacting with children, lacked a health assessment and TB test screening results. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #2 (volunteer) wasn't allowed to come back till all corrections were fixed had physical and TB shot will bring in health assessment form to director. |
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| 2026-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked documentation of the annual letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director printed letter and took to local post office sent thru certified mail receipt sent., copied and put original copy in inspection file, |
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| 2026-03-27 | 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 lacked 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.) Director told facility #2 (volunteer) needed the two non-family references to be able to volunteer. Facility #2 will provide the two references. |
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| 2026-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #2 lacked documentation of Emergency Plan training. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency plan was gone over again on 03/30/2026 for signature. Plan was gone over with facility person #2 (volunteer) at time of her hours starting, also went over annual reviews with facility person #2 on 03/30/2026 and her sign both sheets to show going over plan and understanding it. |
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| 2026-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The parent letter explaining the emergency plan lacked a method to contact parents and inform them when an emergency arises and how to safely reunite with their children after the emergency has ended, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, or children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) director found letter in plan, needs to make some adjustments to include all children with any special needs and individual's groups on how the procedures will go and give new letter to parents, |
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| 2026-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person/facility person/volunteer #-- must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS, who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise volunteer #2, volunteer #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #2 (volunteer) was taken out of care as of 03/27/2026 told to do mandating reporting training and can return after all requirements were met. Director gave instruction on requirement and needs copy of training completed in file. |
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| 2026-03-27 | 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: The file for Staff #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a current PA State Police clearance dated 3/6/26 which was obtained more than 60 months from the prior PA State Police clearance dated 6/11/20, a current PA Child Abuse clearance dated 3/11/26 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA Child Abuse clearance dated 6/12/20, and a current FBI clearance dated 3/6/26 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous FBI clearance dated 6/12/20. The file for Facility Person #2 (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR certificate. The file for Facility Person #2 contained a volunteer disclosure statement dated 3/16/26 which was signed after the volunteer began interacting with children. The file for Staff #3 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a disclosure statement lacking the signature of the witness. 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/volunteer in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director did do all clearances once realizing that they were expired. New clearances are in her file. Staff #1 has updated clearances in their file. Staff #2 will obtain their NSOR to be put in their file. Staff #2 and #3 now have signed disclosure forms in their files. |
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| 2026-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: The water temperature at the sink in the diaper changing area used to wash children's hands was 113°F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Contacted landlord to have hot water tank turned down, it is located on the other side of center had to wait till they could come and turn it down. Tested water it's 110. |
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| 2026-03-27 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The back of the shelf next to the USA carpet was damaged. The outdoor play area contained a tarp that had been shredded by the high winds the previous evening. There was a hole in the back of the door in the first bathroom. 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.) Staff removed the back of shelf and all the little staples and nails. Will leave open not cover with anything will send photo of finished violation of shelf. |
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| 2026-03-27 | 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: There was peeling paint on the green half-door entering the child care space. 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.) Center was out of paint to cover area. Director went and purchased new paint to cover over peeled area on gate. Will send finished picture to show correction. |
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| 2025-08-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: Children's lunch boxes containing potentially hazardous food brought from the children's homes were not refrigerated. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director purchased a used refrigerator. All students and children's lunch boxes will be placed in refrigerator to keep all potentially hazardous food safe. |
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| 2025-08-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 11:15 AM, staff #1 left staff #2 alone in room #2 to supervise a group of 22 children of mixed age levels (10 preschool children and 12 school-age children) while staff #2 answered the door; and staff #3 was observed supervising a group of 5 children of mixed age levels (2 infants and 3 younger toddlers) alone in room #1. 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.) Director called parent to pick up infant to put us in ratio on 8/20/2025. Director will ensure in future with mixed groups to always be in ratio with youngest to determine groups ratio. Explain to staff #1, #3 and myself to know ratio. |
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| 2025-08-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: It has been more than 60 days since a fire drill was last conducted on 3/7/2025. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drill was conducted on 8/21/2025. Director in future will continue to have Post-Its where we can see our next fire drill (usually on desk will move to area where she can see it daily.) Will make sure to document and have within 60 days. |
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| 2025-08-20 | Allocated 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: It has been more than 30 days since the fire detection system was last tested on 3/28/2025. 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.) Fire detection system was tested on 8/21/2025. In future director will make sure fire detection system is tested within every 30 days. Will log in book for fire detection log. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: There was less than 2 feet of space on three sides of a pack n play in use by an infant in care in room #1. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Pack n Play was moved while inspector was present. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: A child service report was not completed and provided to the family for child #1 and #2. 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.) Child service report was done for child #1 and #2, signed and copied, given to parents. One copy of each in child files #1 and #2. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Had parent of child #1 put address on emergency contact information for person designated whom can pick up or released. |
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| 2025-03-25 | 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: A parent did not review and update in writing the emergency contact form for child #2 at least once in a 6-month period between 3/5/2024 to 3/18/2025. 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.) Parent of child #2 reviewed and signed the form. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The record for child #3 contained a current health report dated more than 60 days following their first day of attendance at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The record for child #3 contained a current health report. |
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| 2025-03-25 | 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: The facility's emergency plan did not provide a plan for continuity of operations, as per Announcement C-22-04. 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.) Emergency plan will provide a plan for continuity of operations. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #2 lacked a current health report. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 had a physical on May 1st. They had to wait for new insurance to start. Will send copy of new health assessment for to inspector to be compliant. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The operator did not 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 during the period between 3/19/2024 and 4/4/2025. 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.) Director mailed it and has documentation from post office for the safety letter. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #1 included a written, nonfamily reference from individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person dated 3/19/2025, which was following their first day working in child care. 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.) Letters are in staff #1 file and copy to show corrected. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Loose sheets were observed in (4) pack n plays being used by infants in room #1, which posed a suffocation risk to the children who were using the equipment. Correction Required: 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.) Director replaced all sheets to make sure they were tight and not loose. Replaced with what was marked SID safe. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director posted current certificate of compliance. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: The operator did not document in writing their annual review of the emergency plan. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director made new sheets and signed on the day she reviewed the emergency plan, which is annually. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The parent letter did not explain the facility's lockdown procedure and plan to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director updated and sent out updated parent letter on facility's lockdown procedure and plan to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff #2, #4, and #5 did not obtain 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.) Staff #2, #4 and #5 did their required clock hours and certificates were placed in their files. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Staff #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not participate in annual fire safety training. 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 training on April 10, 2025. Copies of certificates sent to inspector and placed in staff files. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff #4 did not complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff #1 completed Health and Safety Basics: Building Blocks for Quality on 5/16/2019, which was not an accepted training after 6/30/2018. 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.) Staff #4 will complete the right training. Director will put copy of certificate in staff #4 file and send copy to director. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #2 and staff #3 included a current NSOR dated 3/20/2025, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous NSOR on 1/31/2020. 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 #2 and #3 have copies of new updated NSOR in their file. Inspector did see. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.63 Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Noncompliance Area: A section of chain link fencing that measured approximately 2'x2' was missing in the outdoor play space and there were no other natural barriers to restrict children from the unsafe high traffic roadways surrounding the facility. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fence was repaired. |
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| 2025-03-25 | 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 Yucca plant that was identified as being toxic to humans was observed in room #1. 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.) Director removed Yucca plant. |
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| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Sharp metal pieces were protruding from a damaged section of the chain link fence in the outdoor play space, which posed a hazard to children using the space. 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.) Fence was repaired. |
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| 2024-11-15 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information was not present in room #1 for children receiving care in the space. Correction Required: 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.) Emergency contact book was placed in room #1 after we renamed area. |
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| 2024-03-25 | 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: The record for child #1, a preschool child, contained a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health report. 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.) The record for child #1 includes a current health report. |
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| 2024-03-25 | 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: The operator's policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not address the identification and prevention of child maltreatment, as per Announcement C-22-03. Staff #4 completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 on 3/21/2024, more than 90 days following their date of hire. 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.) Director will go through C-22-03 and add how to address the identification and prevention of child maltreatment to current policy and procedure and send new copy to staff and parents. Staff #4 completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 on 3/21/2024. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #2 lacked a current health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 will not return to work until they have a current health assessment and results of TB test and will send a current copy to inspector to show compliance. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current certificate of compliance is posted. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The annual emergency drill was not documented and on file at the facility. 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.) Annual emergency drill was conducted director just forgot to document on form. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not include the following subsequent updates to the plan: accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions; and lockdown. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will redo the parent letter explaining updates to the emergency plan regarding accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions and lock down. A new revised letter will be sent out to the parents with the new updates to the plan. New letter put in the emergency plan also. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff #4 completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on 3/13/2024, more than 90 days following their date of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 completed pediatric first aid and CPR on 3/13/2024. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff #4 completed mandated reporter training on 3/21/2024, more than 90 days following their date of hire. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 completed mandated reporter training on 3/21/2024. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #2 lacked a disclosure statement. The record for staff #4 lacked a current FBI clearance. 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 and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 signed a disclosure statement and staff #4 obtained a FBI clearance. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #2, who was presented as an AGS, lacked verification of 2 years experience with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 will have verification for staff to work in proper position. Have paperwork to show compliance. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) - 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #4, who was presented as an aide, lacked verification of a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will get staff #4 to get transcript from school to verify forms for hours worked at previous daycare and current hours at Willow Tree. Will send inspector copies of all paperwork. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(c) Description: Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #4 and #5 who were qualified as aides were observed supervising a group of children in room #1 alone without a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor present to supervise them. Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will make sure to have proper qualified staff in each room for supervision. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:07 AM, staff #1, #3 and #4 were observed supervising a group of 22 children of mixed age levels, including 1 infant, 5, younger toddlers, 2 older toddlers and 14 preschoolers in room #1. 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.) Ratios were met when additional staff person arrived to work. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There were 6 sharp bolts protruding from the chain link fence surrounding the outdoor play space, which posed a potential hazard for children in care. 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.) Plastic caps were put in place to cover exposed bolts. Picture will be sent to inspector to show compliance. |
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| 2024-03-25 | Renewal | 3270.82(e) - Toilet and sinks proper height | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(e) Description: Toilet and sinks proper height Noncompliance Area: The sink at the diaper changing area was not at a proper height for children using it or easily approached by means of platform or steps. Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director went and purchased a 2 step stool to place by diaper changing sink. Will send inspector photo showing change to be in compliance. |
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| 2023-03-21 | 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: There were cracks observed on the outdoor play equipment (the slide and the door on the playhouse) in the fenced outdoor play spaces, which posed a potential pinch point for children using the equipment. 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 cracks on the outdoor equipment were fixed. The director will send photos to inspector to show areas that have been fixed. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: The written plan of daily activities was not posted in the therapy room, the space used for toddler's activities and the gross motor room. Correction Required: 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.) The Director will provide photos to the inspector to show these schedules have been posted and will continue to make sure they are left in designated areas to stay in compliance. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The record for child #1 who has been enrolled in child care more than 6 months did not contain a child service report or other Department approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. 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.) Child service report was done for child #1 gone over with parent, signed copied and placed in child's file. The center currently does Child Service Reports every April and October of our calendar year. Or within 6 months of a new child's start date. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in the therapy room, the baby room, the young toddler room, the older toddler room, the space used for toddler's activities, and the gross motor room. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director placed a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency in the therapy room, the baby room, the young toddler room, the older toddler room, the space used for younger toddler's activities, and the gross motor room. The plan was placed in a conspicuous area in each child care space to stay in compliance with Code 3270.124(e). |
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| 2023-03-21 | 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 contract information for child #2 had not been reviewed by the child's parent since 4/11/2022. The emergency contact information for child #4 was reviewed by the child's parent on 12/13/2022, which was more than 6-months following the date of the completion of the emergency contact form on 12/9/2021. 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 emergency contact information form for child #2 was gone over and reviewed with the child's parent on March 28, 2023, and was signed and copied and replaced in child's file. The emergency contact information for child #4 was reviewed by the child's parent on 12/13/2022. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The record for child #1, an infant, contained a current health report dated more than 6 months following the date of their previous health report. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The record for child #1 contains a current health report. |
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| 2023-03-21 | 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: The record for child #3, a preschool child, contained a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health report. 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.) Child #3 received her current health record and updated shot record March 22, 2023; the director received the health record and updated shot record on the same day. |
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| 2023-03-21 | 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: The provider did not have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment to maintain compliance with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi). The facility's emergency plan did not include requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii). Staff #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 following December 30, 2022, which was the prescribed timeframe required by OCDEL to complete the training, as per Announcement C-22-06. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider looked at examples online and looked up resource and references of what was expect for plan and details for prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment to stay in compliance with 45 CFR98.41(a)(1)(vi). The provider drew up a plan with a belief statement, background, procedure/practice. Also, prevention strategies to assist staff on dealing with crying, fussing, or distraught child. Prohibited behaviors, strategies to assist staff members understanding how to care for infants. And strategies to ensure staff members understand the brain development of children up to five years old. References, application, communication, and policies of this to be gone over with staff and each parent and family in the center. A sign off letter showing both staff and parents were given information and a copy of each letter will be kept in child's file and staffs file. An annual review of the policy will be conducted for both staff and parents with a signed letter of proof. The facility's emergency plan has been updated and does include volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills on a timely manner required from the state, practice drills and a continuity of operations according with CFR 98.41 (a)(1)(vii). Current staff and future staff will complete the pre-service health and safety training requirements within 90 days of hire and any required updates within the prescribed timeframe required by OCDEL. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: There were loose sheets observed in a pack n play being used by an infant in the baby room, which posed a suffocation risk to the child in care who was using the equipment. Correction Required: 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.) As of March 22, 2023, staff were instructed to make sure to use only the facilities fitted sheets bought for the under 1-year olds beds. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility did not document the submission of emergency plan updates to the to the local and county emergency management agencies using the Emergency Plan Delivery Documentation (form CD 355) or other form of proof of emergency plan submission, as per Announcement C-22-04. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility will document the delivery of the emergency plan updates sent to the local and county emergency management agencies using the Emergency Plan Documentation (form CD 355) or other form of proof of emergency plan submission. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff #5 completed the professional development as listed in subsections (f)1-9 on 2/5/2023, which was more than 90 days following their date of hire - see staff individual codes. 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.) Staff #5 completed the professional development as listed in subsections (f)1-9 on 2/5/2023. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff #5, who has worked in child care more than 90 days, has not completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #5 will be taken off schedule until required professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation is completed and the certification of completion form is in director's possession and placed in staff's file. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #5 included verification of mandated reporter training completed on 2/5/2023, which was more than 90 days following their date of hire - see staff individual codes. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #5 completed mandated reporter training on 2/5/2023. |
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| 2023-03-21 | 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: The record for staff #6 included a signed disclosure statement that was not dated, which makes it invalid. 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 #6 signed and dated the disclosure statement. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The director did not complete a written evaluation of staff person #2 within the past 12 months; The last written evaluation of staff #2 was completed on 10/20/2021. 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.) The Director will complete a written evaluation for staff person #2. |
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| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: A fire drill had not been conducted at least once within the past 60 days; The last documented fire drill was conducted on 1/16/2023. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire drill will be conducted. |
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| 2023-03-21 | 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 had not been tested in the past 30 days; The last documented test of the fire detection system was on 2/17/2023. 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 fire detection system was tested on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-03-15 | 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: A broken bottle containing a bubble mixture was observed on the stoop of the door used to access the outside play area. The broken plastic created sharp edges. 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.) Broken bubble container was thrown in trash same day that inspector was done. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.103 Description: Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Holes were observed on the cover of a changing pad in the young toddler room. The inner foam filling of the pad was accessible. 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. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Changing pad was disposed of and replaced with new pads. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: Upon entering the infant room at approximately 10:15 am, child #6, an infant, was observed sleeping and buckled into a car seat. Based on statements made by staff, the child arrived around 7:30 am and was asleep in the car seat at the time of arrival. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child was removed from the car seat and placed in her assigned bed. |
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| 2022-03-15 | 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 files for children #2 and #3 contained emergency contact information and agreements which have not been updated in over 24 months. The documents for child #2 were last updated 1/13/20. The documents for child #3 were last updated 12/19/19. 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 informationA 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.) Forms have been updated. |
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| 2022-03-15 | 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: The file for child #3 does not contain a current health report. The most recent health report on file was conducted over 24 months ago. The file for child #2 contains a health assessment which was updated after the reinstatement of the regulation. The most recent health report on file for child #2 is now current. 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.) Child #3 and child #2 brought in physicals and updated immunization records. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The files for children #3, #4, and #5 contained immunization records which lacked documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Written exemptions were not on file. Correction Required: 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.) Parents were informed and will bring on updated shot records or exemptions will be provided by the parent or legal guardian. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: A bottle of acetaminophen, intended for child #6, was not labeled with the child's name. The medication was observed in the preschool med box. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle was labeled while the inspector was still in the center. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: A bottle of ibuprofen and a bottle of Tylenol were accessible to children in the preschool room. The medications were observed in a staff member's purse sitting on the floor. 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.) Directors purse was put back in a safe locked area wile inspector was still at the center. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: Albuterol, intended for child #1, lacked written parental consent for administration. The medication was observed in the preschool med box. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1, whose medication was never used yet, but was required to have at the center was written up on a medicine log and signed by the parent. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #4 and #6 did not contain current health assessments completed in the last 24 months. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 gave director new physical (April 1st). Staff #6 gave director new physical form (April 20th). |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: An unlabeled bottle was observed in the infant room refrigerator. The bottle was intended for child #6. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #6 bottle was labeled while inspector was still in the center. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility has not conducted an annual emergency drill. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An emergency drill will be conducted. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation at the facility, staff have not received emergency plan training on an annual basis. The last documented training occurred 2/24/21. Staff #3, with a start date of 8/16/21, has not yet received emergency plan training. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will receive emergency plan training. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation at the facility, staff have not completed 12 annual hours of training. The hours for each staff are as follows; staff #1 and #8 have completed 9 hours, staff #4 and #7 have completed 3 hours, and staff #5 has completed 0 hours. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1, staff #8 have completed their 9 hours of training. Staff #4 and staff #7 are almost complete. And Staff #5 completed all 12 hours (copies of completion to be sent to inspector and put in the staffs file). |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3, hired on 8/16/21, did not contain documentation of completing pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future, all new hires will have their Pediatric CPR/First Aid within 90 days of start date. Will send copies of cards to inspector as soon as completed. Staff #3 is in a scheduled class. Will send copy of card when completed. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3, hired on 8/16/21, did not contain documentation of completing training on the health and safety topics as referenced in 3270.31(f) 1-9. The files for staff #4, #5, and #7, all hired prior to 12/19/20, did not contain documentation of completing training on the health and safety topics as referenced in 3270.31(f) 1-9. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete the training. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation at the facility, staff #3, hired on 8/16/21, has not completed mandated reporter training. Staff #8 did not update mandated reporter training within 60 months as required. Staff #8 previously completed the training on 10/21/16 and updated it on 3/6/22. Staff #5 does not have current mandated reporter training on file. The last training for staff #5 occurred 10/11/16. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3, #8, and #5 completed the training. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #5 contained expired clearances. The dates are as follows; state police 9/30/16, child abuse 10/16/16, and FBI 10/19/16. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #5 now has all clearances updated and copies sent to inspector. Staff #5 returned to work after the clearances were sent to inspector. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #4 and #5 did not contain evaluations completed in the last 12 months. The last evaluation for staff #4 was dated 9/03/20. The last evaluation for staff #5 was dated 10/20/20. 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/did do evaluations for staff #4 and staff #8. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A bottle of liquid white-out was observed in the top drawer of a plastic teacher's storage tower in the preschool room. The drawer was not locked. The bottle was labeled "Keep out of reach of children." Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle of liquid white out was removed and put in directors' desk in locked office. In the future, all staff will make daily checks for all toxic and cleaning materials to be put up out of the way from the children's reach. |
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| 2022-03-15 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Splintering wood was observed on the lower portion of a door in the older toddler room. Sharp edges were observed on the fence of the outdoor play space. A piece of the fencing was cut out and then put back in place using zip ties leaving sharp areas where the metal had been cut. 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.) Door was fixed with a doorknob/wall shield. It covers the hole and keeps it from breaking anymore. Cover also will protect from splinting. Outside fence was fixed with heat shrink tubing to cover up sharp edges. |
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| 2022-03-07 | 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: Based on statements made by staff, child #1, a preschool aged child was hitting and spitting on staff. In response, Staff #1 used his/her finger to tap child #1 on the lips one time. Staff #1 squeezed child #1's cheeks between his/her thumb and fingers. 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 #1 called parents and told them about the entire incident. Staff/director had a meeting on how to better handle this type of situation. Staff/director went over steps in which if staff gets upset, they will walk away, et child go to a supervised area to calm done, etc. |
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| 2022-03-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: Based on statements made by staff, child #1 was redirected by staff saying, "stop, or you're going in the chair." Child #1 had been previously restrained in a high chair for unwanted behavior. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director and staff will not single out or threaten to harm a child and will not specifically aim to degrade the child or the Childs family. |
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| 2022-03-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: Based on statements made by staff, child #1, a preschool aged child, was placed in a high chair on more than one occasion when the child would not follow directions Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) No longer use a highchair to keep child safe or calm. Will direct to a safe calmer area or see if child will sit on floor or seat to calm down. Move other children out of the area to keep them safe. Just talk to child and let them know its ok. |
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| 2021-10-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 10/29/21, at approximately 9:40 AM, 23 preschool age children were observed with staff #1 and staff #2. Staff #3 was responsible for 3 of the PS children, but was observed leaving the room upon the arrival of the certification representative. Staff #3 was observed leaving the PS room, walking through the kitchen and entering the infant room from the rear door. Staff #3 then returned to the PS room. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 returned to the room she was assigned to and ratio was restored. |
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| 2021-10-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 10/29/21 at approximately 9:43AM, staff #4 was observed in the kitchen with 7 children; 5 older toddlers and 2 young toddlers. Staff #5 was observed in the older toddler room which connects to the kitchen. Staff #5 returned to the kitchen as the certification representative entered and stated they left the kitchen to retrieve the photo cards used to identify the children in their care group. 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.) Staff #5 returned to the kitchen and ratio was restored. |
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| 2021-10-29 | 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: At the time of the inspection, the operator was unable to provide a written record of monthly testing of the facility's fire alarms or an annual inspection report for those alarms. 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.) Monthly tests of the facility's fire alarms are currently being conducted. We will begin documenting those tests immediately. |
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