Ymca Of Greater Erie/Elk Valley
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-17 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-09-23 | 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 person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking an NSOR clearance at the time of hire and is lacking an FBI clearance within 45 days of hire as required for provisional hire. Clearances are dated: NSOR, 2/26/25 and FBI, 4/10/25 and are now current. 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.) Due to transferring a staff from site to site, employee was missing an NSOR and FBI clearance at time of transfer. Upon realization, staff was directed to submit both the NSOR and FBI clearance but it resulted in completion after she started working. In the future, staff will be required to have all necessary clearances completed before their first day of work in childcare. |
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| 2025-08-22 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-09-04 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contains results of a TB test that was conducted greater than 12 months prior to the start date in a child care position and is therefore not valid. 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. 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.) I will reach out to her now to schedule one. In the future, I will make sure an adult health assessment will include a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at the initial employment unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department that one is not required. Then, if not required, 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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| 2023-11-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: *SECOND VIOLATION The agreement forms in the files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked the services to be provided to the family and the child. Previously cited on SIN-00229861on 9/25/23. 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.) Electronic fee agreement and application will be corrected to include services provided to parents and any additional fees for services if applicable. |
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| 2023-11-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: *SECOND VIOLATION The agreement forms in the files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra. Previously cited on SIN-00229861on 9/25/23. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Electronic fee agreement and application will be corrected to include services provided to parents and any additional fees for services if applicable. |
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| 2023-11-13 | 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: The staff files for 1, 2 and the policies regarding recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught children, and prevention and identification of child maltreatment and emergency were implemented on 11/21/23. *SECOND VIOLATION The file for staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training that was to be completed by 12/30/22: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. Previously cited on SIN-00229861on 9/25/23. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will complete preservice training documentation and place in staff 's file. |
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| 2023-11-13 | 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: *SECOND VIOLATION The facility lacked documentation of annual testing of the fire detection system from a fire safety professional within the last 12 months. The most recent documentation on file is dated 8/15/22. Previously cited on SIN-00229861on 9/25/23. 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.) Provider reached out to landlord (Girard school district) and requested annual fire detection inspection report. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the PreK room did not have an operable thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A thermometer was purchased and placed in refrigerator. An extra thermometer will be keep onsite in case the thermometer in refrigerator or freezer is missed placed and can quickly be replaced to remain in compliance. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The agreement forms in the files for children #1, #3, #4, and #5 lacked the services to be provided to the family and the child. 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.) Electronic fee agreement and application will be corrected to include services provided to parents and any additional fees for services if applicable. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: The agreement forms in the files for children #1, #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Electronic fee agreement and application will be corrected to include services provided to parents and any additional fees for services if applicable. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 lacked a copy of a written agreement form between the parent and the operator. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. 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.) A copy of fee agreement provided by Finance director was placed in child's file. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #1 and #3 have not completed the following pre-service training that was to be completed by 12/30/22: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. The file for staff person #2 did not complete the pre-service training by 12/30/22: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. The file for staff person #2 completed the training on 4/26/23. The facility lacked policies regarding recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught children, and prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The facility's emergency plan was not present or available on the day of the inspection to determine the facility's plan for continuity of operations in an emergency. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and #3 will complete preservice training documentation and place place in staff 's file. Policy for shaken baby syndrome will be printed and placed with sites Emergency Procedures plan. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Non 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 two most recent health assessments on file for staff person #1 are dated more than 24 months apart: 8/17/21 and 9/12/23. 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 #1 had a valid physical at time of inspection. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The operator did not have documentation on file of notifying local traffic safety authorities in writing 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.) Letters to the local state police barracks and fire company were mailed on 10/6/2023 notifying authorities of the facilities operation and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the school and child care center. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.27(a) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have documentation of an emergency plan on file at the time of inspection. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Plan will be present on site for staff and parents to review at their request. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The two most recent documentations of emergency plan training in the file for staff person #2 are dated more than 12 months apart: 1/7/22 and 4/28/23. 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.) Staff #2 will be trained annually on Emergency Plan at a staff meeting. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR training was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 2/16/21 and 3/3/23. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 had required first aid/CPR training at time of inspection. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had documentation of fire safety training was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 9/23/21 and 6/3/23. 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 #1 had required fire safety training at time of inspection. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non 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 person #1 had documentation of PA State Police Clearance that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification: 6/12/17 and 6/13/22. 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 #1 had completed the required clearance by inspection date. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 did not have documentation of a written evaluation by the director within the last 12 months. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Evaluation completed at "home" child care location was forwarded and shared with Elk Valley YMCA. It was placed in staff file. |
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| 2023-09-12 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Non 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 facility lacked documentation of annual testing of the fire detection system from a fire safety professional within the last 12 months. The most recent documentation on file is dated 8/15/22. 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.) Provider reached out to landlord (Girard school district) and requested annual fire detection inspection report. |
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| 2022-09-27 | 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 most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #3 and #5 exceeded 24 months between assessments. 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 person #3 and #5 have had updated physicals. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The most recent pediatric first aid/CPR certification in the file for Staff Person #5 was conducted on 10/4/21. This was after the previous pediatric first aid/CPR certification expired on 4/19/21. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. 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.) Employee has since been CPR trained. In the future, staff will be given enough notice to renew their certification without their being an overlap in time. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The most recent fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #1, #3, #4 and #5 exceeded 12 months between trainings. Online trainings were taken in August, September and October of 2020. Live training conducted at facility on 2/8/22. 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. 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.) Due to COVID, in person trainings were put to a stop causing an overlap of fire safety trainings. We were told the online training would only work one time, causing there to be an overlap in trainings. In the future, I will better clarify the expectation of required training and all 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. 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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| 2022-09-27 | 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 FBI Clearance in the file for Staff Person #2 was dated 10/14/21, which was after the staff person's first day working in child care (see LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain documentation of a receipt for fingerprinting to verify clearance was applied for before start date. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 has her required FBI clearance however, in the future I will make sure the required training will be obtained before their first day of work, OR will have their receipt on file to state that the clearance was obtained before their start date. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 12:00 PM on 10/3/22, Staff Person #1 was observed supervising 14 Preschool children who were getting their coats in the locker area of the hallway. Staff Person #2, who was sharing supervision of this group, was in the classroom for approximately 30 seconds before coming out into the hall. 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. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 will take the children she is responsible for in the classroom with her. In the future, any and all staff responsible for supervising children in groups will make sure that they are maintaining the 1:10 child staff ratio. If an adult needs to go into the room, even for 30 seconds, the children she/he is responsible for will go with her/him. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed a nail on the ground in the Primary (Preschool) Playground. 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.) Nail was immediately removed from the play space. 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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| 2022-09-27 | 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: Observed peeling, flaking paint in the Primary (Preschool) Playground: on white white ceiling tile and along the top of the blue metal framework. 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.) Currently being worked on. Goal to complete is before winter. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The toilet stall in the boy's bathroom lacked a handwashing sign. 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.) A hand washing sign was placed in the large stall of the boy's bathroom. In the future, any time we are in the bathroom, staff will check to ensure the proper postings are up. |
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| 2021-09-14 | 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: On the outdoor play space it was observed that the large plastic caterpillar tunnel was cracked on the top posing a pinch hazard. In the child care classroom it was observed that the child's play kitchen sink and oven had loose handles posing a pinch hazard. 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.) On the outdoor play space it was observed that the large plastic caterpillar tunnel was cracked on the top posing a pinch hazard. In the childcare classroom it was observed that the child's play kitchen sink and oven had loose handles posing a pinch hazard. The large caterpillar tunnel has since been thrown away and the child's play kitchen sink and oven has had the handles tightened leaving it to be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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| 2021-09-14 | 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 staff person #2 is lacking a health assessment completed during the previous 24 month period. 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.) The file for staff person #2 is lacking a health assessment completed during the previous 24-month period. Staff #2 has a schedule apt. for a new health assessment. |
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| 2021-09-14 | 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 provider did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations electronically. 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.) The facility did not post or notify the parents on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically. The facility has posted a letter in the parent communication center on how they can access the regulations electronically. |
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| 2021-09-14 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 contains pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR that expired 4/2021 and has not renewed their certification. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.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 #2 contains pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR that expired 4/2021 and has not renewed their certification. Staff #2 has scheduled the online portion for pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR and upon completion will finish the in-person portion. |
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| 2021-09-14 | 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 person #1. hire date 1/25/2021, contains a disclosure statement that was electronically signed by staff #1 and electronically signed by a witness which is not acceptable under child protective service law. 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 #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.) The file for staff person #1. hire date 1/25/2021, contains a disclosure statement that was electronically signed by staff #1 and electronically signed by a witness which is not acceptable under child protective service law. Staff person #1 has gone over and signed a new disclosure statement as of 9/16/2021 while being witnessed by the director who also signed. |
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| 2021-09-14 | 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 provider was unable to provide documentation of proof of purchase of the hard-wired interconnected fire detection system. 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 provider was unable to provide documentation of proof of purchase of the hard-wired interconnected fire detection system. The provider has a written note stating that the school does not have proof of purchase of a fire alarm system. |
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