Wyoming Valley Childrens Association
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-24 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-02-19 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: A child was observed to be sleeping in a lion-themed pack n play in the Infant/Young Toddler Room. One side of the pack n play was against the wall, and another side of the pack n play was against a shelf. This child did not have at least 2 feet of spacing on three sides of their pack n play. 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.) Shelf was immediately adjusted to be 2 feet away from sleeping child. |
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| 2025-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement information, dated 8/14/25, that was on file for Child #5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were asked to update information - adding individuals or putting N/A if needed. |
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| 2025-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 through Child #5 did not include the address of the children's physician or source of medical care. Also, the emergency contact information on file for Child #2 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Address was added to all children's forms. Also, the phone number of the physician/source of medical care was added to the emergency contact information for Child #2. |
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| 2025-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: Two bottles of prepared formula were observed in a black lunch box that was on a wooden shelf in the Infant/Young Toddler Room. 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.) Bottles were relocated to fridge at time of inspection |
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| 2025-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(c)/3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Training regarding plan/Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Training regarding plan/Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan trainings on file for Staff #14 were dated 7/1/2024 and 8/23/2025. Also, the fire safety trainings on file for Staff #12 and Staff #14 were dated 8/2024 and 9/2025. More than a year had lapsed between the trainings. 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. Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Already corrected - training was overdue. |
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| 2025-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.77(a)/3270.102(a) - No peeling paint or plaster/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a)/3270.102(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The Multipurpose Room Restroom had peeling paint on the wall near the toilet. Peeling paint was also observed on the light green wall near the entrance to the Multipurpose Room Restroom. Additionally, peeling paint was observed at the base of a wall pipe that was located near the flamingo mural in the Multipurpose Room. A blue trampoline cover in the Multipurpose Room was observed to have multiple tears. A cover that was above the toilet paper holder in the Multipurpose Room Restroom was torn and had damaged foam. The fence in the Large Outdoor Play Area had a gate with 10 exposed bolts and one cracked metal fence post that posed a scratching hazard. The fence in the Toddler Outdoor Play Area had four exposed bolts and a gate with one exposed bolt. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. 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.) Spots of peeling paint within the bathroom and outside of it were patched/covered and repainted. The trampoline was removed until a replacement cover can be purchased. The bolts on the playground will be removed, those that are unable to be ground down and removed will be covered with protectors. The peeling paint at the base of the wall pipe that was located near the flamingo mural in the Multipurpose Room will be patched/covered and repainted. The cover that was above the toilet paper holder in the Multipurpose Room Restroom that was torn and had damaged foam will either be repaired or replaced. The cracked metal fence post will be repaired or covered so that it no longer poses a hazard. |
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| 2024-10-31 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Three cots in Room 7 and three cribs in Room 10 were observed to be missing labels. This rest equipment was required to be labeled for use by a specific child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All cribs and sleep equipment was immediately labeled with designated child's name |
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| 2024-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Admission date was added to the contract immediately. |
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| 2024-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health report on file for Child #3, dated 7/8/24, did not include statements which indicated that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All health forms were reviewed to ensure most up to date version is available to parents on site; form was resent/faxed to doctor to complete updated version of health assessment. The updated health report on file for Child #3 now includes statements which indicate that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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| 2024-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Staff person #8 (see code sheet for date of hire) provided an initial health assessment dated 8/8/2023 but it did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method. The only tuberculosis screening in their file was dated 8/2/2022, which is more than 12 months prior to their initial service at the facility and therefore not acceptable. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff immediately went to receive updated TB screening from doctor. |
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| 2024-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 had State Police Clearances on file dated 7/11/19 and 7/25/24; Child Abuse Clearances on file dated 7/18/19 and 8/2/24; and DHS FBI Clearances on file dated 7/12/19 and 9/4/24. More than 60 months had lapsed between each clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A staff person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 is currently compliant. Staff person #3's State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and DHS FBI Clearance are current (not expired) and on file at the facility. |
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| 2024-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: The restroom in Room 10 was observed to have a trash can with used tissues. This trash can was missing a lid. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The trash can was removed from the area immediately and replaced with a can that had a functioning lid. |
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| 2024-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.102(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.102(a) Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Four stained ceiling tiles were observed in Room 1. Two brown stained ceiling tiles were observed in Room 1's restroom, Room 2, and Room 8. Room 8's restroom was observed to have two chipped ceiling tiles. A chipped ceiling tile was observed in Room 7's restroom. One cracked ceiling tile, two ceiling tiles with water stains, and three ceiling tiles that were chipped were observed in Room 10. The Multipurpose Room was observed to have a brown stained ceiling light by the zoo wall and one cracked ceiling tile by the two wall posts. The Outdoor Play Area was observed to have a fence with five exposed screws. The Side Yard was observed to have a rusty screw that was protruding from a wooden fence. These screws were accessible to children and posed a safety hazard. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ceiling tiles will be replaced, the nails on the playground will be covered so as not to pose a risk to students. |
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| 2024-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The restroom in Room 5 was observed to be missing a hand washing sign at the toilet area. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hand washing sign was immediately hung within the area. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was completed on 10/18/23. In the infant room during nap time it was observed that several children's pack and plays were not spaced 2 feet apart on three sides. 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.) The operator will have a staff meeting to ensure that staff are placing children on their rest equipment with at least 2 feet of space on three sides. |
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| 2023-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was completed on 10/18/23. Child #1 immunization record indicates the child does not have the flu vaccine for 2022 and no exemption letter is in child's file. The child is over six months of age. Correction Required: The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #1 will be removed from care by close of business on 11/2/23 until either the vaccination record is updated according to the ACIP recommended schedule or the parent provides an exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator contacted the parent and the parent claimed an exemption for the flu vaccine. The parent provided an exemption letter. |
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| 2023-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(b) Description: Surfaces cleaned Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was completed on 10/18/23. The diaper changing mat, in the infant room, had a tear exposing the inner foam and preventing them from being sanitized properly. Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator repaired the damaged diaper changing mat and has ordered new diaper changing mats. |
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| 2023-10-18 | 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: A renewal inspection was completed on 10/18/23. Staff person's #1 and #2 (see code for date of hire) has a Health and Safety update date of 01/01/23 and 01/25/23. These were required to be completed by 12/30/22. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10): 1 hour health and safety update and center based health and safety training, respectively by 12/30/22. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will ensure all staff complete trainings within the mandated timeframes. |
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| 2023-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was completed on 10/18/23. In the infant room, diaper rash cream was on laying on the infant changing table and was accessible to 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 diaper rash cream was immediately removed by staff and locked in the cabinet. |
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| 2023-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was completed on 10/18/23. The first aid kit in the infant room did not contain soap and tweezers. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator immediately placed tweezers and soap in the first aid kit. |
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| 2023-10-18 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was completed on 10/18/23. In the library, several ceiling tiles had water damage. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The ceiling tiles were replaced. |
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| 2023-07-07 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: While reviewing child files #1, #2, #3, and #4, the inspector found that all four child files were missing child service reports as are required. 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.) Work sampling and ounce completed on children was not filed appropriately. Will make sure all assessments are filed in a timely manner, newest on top in corresponding tab/folder. |
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| 2023-07-07 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f) Description: Updated every 6 months Noncompliance Area: While reviewing child files #1, #2, #3, and #4, the inspector found that all four child emergency contact forms were not updated every six months as is required. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Too Much redundant paperwork to keep track of. Will streamline paperwork and have all parents on the same timeline of updating paperwork in July and January regardless of enrollment date. |
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| 2023-07-07 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(8) Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: While reviewing child files #1, #2, #3, and #4, the inspector found that all four child agreement forms were not updated every six months as is required. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Too Much redundant paperwork to keep track of. Will streamline paperwork and have all parents on the same timeline of updating paperwork in July and January regardless of enrollment date. |
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| 2023-07-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) - Every 60 days/Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Description: Every 60 days/Written record Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 7/7/23 the inspector observed the fire drill log and noted that the last fire drill was dated for March 31st, 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. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Completed Fire Drill Immediately on 7/7/2023. |
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| 2023-07-07 | 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: While at the facility unannounced on 7/7/23 the inspector observed the fire drill and evacuation log and found that the facility did not have complete documentation for the May 10th, 2023, manual testing of the fire alarm system as is required. 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.) Completed testing of System Immediately on 7/7/2023. |
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| 2023-01-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) - No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) Description: No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: Staff # 1 was witnessed smacking Child # 1 on the buttocks. Staff # 1 was witnessed threatening Child # 1 that if he is going to cry like a baby, she will put him in the highchair like a baby. Staff # 1 admitted to saying this to Child # 1. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. 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.) Staff # 1 no longer is employed by Wyoming Valley Children's Association as of 1/12/23. Behavior Management Strategies and Policies were given to all existing staff on 1/17/23 and reviewed at Staff Meeting on 1/24/23. |
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| 2023-01-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) - No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) Description: No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: Staff # 1 was witnessed smacking Child # 1 on the buttocks. Staff # 1 was witnessed threatening Child # 1 that if he is going to cry like a baby, she will put him in the highchair like a baby. Staff # 1 admitted to saying this to Child # 1. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. 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. Staff # 1 will need 2 hours of PQAS training, in person or live webinar regarding behavior management. It does not matter if the PQAS approved training is through the Regional Key. The legal entity must receive DHS approval before scheduling the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1 no longer is employed by Wyoming Valley Children's Association as of 1/12/23. Behavior Management Strategies and Policies were given to all existing staff on 1/17/23 and reviewed at Staff Meeting on 1/24/23. |
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| 2023-01-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff # 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service training is completed, staff person # 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person # 1, staff person # 1 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 #1 is no longer employed by Wyoming Valley Children's Association as of 1/12/2023. Staff will not be scheduled or permitted to start within the childcare until pediatric first aid and CPR are taken. |
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| 2022-11-08 | 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: Cert Rep observed a total of 28 exposed bolts on the fence accessible to the children in the outdoor play space. 19 exposed bolts on the main entrance gate, and 9 exposed bolts towards the end of the right side of the fence. 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.) Safety caps were purchased and have been added to all exposed bolts accessible to children. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2 & 3 are missing specific persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New forms were created to include the necessary missing information and completed by parents. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: Child #1, 2 & 3 are missing the child's date of admission on the financial agreement. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New forms were created to include the necessary missing information and completed by parents. |
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| 2022-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: During the record review of the renewal inspection it was observed that the fire system was tested on 7/26/22 then again on 8/31/22 which is a span of 36 days, system was also tested on 9/22/22 then again on 10/31/22 which is a span of 39 days which exceeds the requirement of testing every 30 days. Correction Required: 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.) Going forward Admin will ensure fire alarm system is tested every 30 days and not once a month. |
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| 2021-12-23 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The operator states that the facility did not complete a lockdown drill in the past year. The facility does not have a written plan that includes making accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The new regulations went into effect 12/19/20. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will complete a lockdown drill at the facility and document it. The facility will complete written documentation to include with the emergency plan that includes making accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Will forward update to the county EMA. |
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