Ymca Of Greater Erie/early Lrng University
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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
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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| 2026-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: Observed the white refrigerator in the kitchen had rust on the bottom and on a shelf and a bent and damaged shelf bracket. 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.) We will not be using the damaged fridge. Our kitchen coordinator will be purchasing us a new fridge that will be in good condition. |
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| 2026-05-12 | 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 file for child #1 contains an initial health report that was obtained greater than 60 days following the 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.) Child #1 has received the initial Health report for her file to be current. |
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| 2026-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: Observed an EpiPen in the Pre-K Counts room belonging to child #2. There was no written parental consent for administration of the EpiPen. 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.) During the inspection the Director had the form in the child's file from the doctor that had the instructions and consent for the EpiPen but was missing the parent signature. The Director has obtained that signature from the parent and placed the form back in the child's file. |
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| 2026-05-12 | 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: Observed on a shelf in the Pre-K Counts room a lunch box containing a pizza Lunchable and a container of yogurt both labeled 'Keep 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.) During the inspection, to stay compliant the staff member in the PreK counts room placed the lunch in the refrigerator by the classroom. |
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| 2026-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #1 and #2 contain documentation of current emergency plan training that was received greater than 12 months after the previous training as evidenced by trainings received on 8/26/2024 and 9/2/2025. 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 Person #1 and #2 have already completed the emergency plan training, is documented in their file and has been corrected. |
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| 2026-05-12 | 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 contains a current child abuse clearance that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous child abuse clearance as evidenced by clearances dated 8/3/2020 and 8/8/2025. The file for staff person #2 contains a current child abuse clearance that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous child abuse clearance as evidenced by clearances dated 8/18/2020 and 11/19/2025 and contains a current FBI clearance that was obtained greater than 60 months after the previous FBI clearance as evidenced by clearances dated 8/28/2020 and 11/18/2025. 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.) For Staff Person #1 and #2, this has been corrected prior to the inspection and staff have received their updated clearances and are current. |
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| 2026-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Observed in the infant room an unlabeled dishpan of a blue liquid that was identified by staff as Steramine sanitizing solution used for sanitizing mouthed toys. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the infant room the bin with blue liquid was labeled at the time of inspection with the label, "Steramine." |
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| 2026-05-12 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 ceiling tiles in the ITCS room and 2 ceiling tiles in the Preschool room to be water stained and damaged. 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.) Assistant Director reached out to our maintenance team after the inspection and the tiles that had some water damages have been replaced. |
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| 2026-04-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: Based on staff interviews and a review of video footage from 4.16.26, it was determined that school aged children were aggressively throwing balls in the play space while preschool age children were present and families were entering or exiting the space/building. Children aged 3-11 were observed in the play space while the school aged children were aggressively throwing balls. Given the developmental differences between these ages, aggressive physical activity by school agers is not developmentally appropriate in the presence of preschool children. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The correction that was made by our facility was to remove the balls from the play space up front. Then also moved coming up to that play space a little later when we have less school age children together with preschoolers. |
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| 2025-11-24 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: It was observed on facility video that for approximately 5 minutes, child #1 and child #2 engaged in unsupervised play activities which included pulling down their pants and using a play saw to touch their buttocks while staff person #1 and staff person #2 were at the far end of the preschool classroom and could not adequately see, hear, direct and assess child #1 and child #2. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. (This plan of correction will have an immediate correction date.) 2.The LE will require all current staff persons to complete the Better Kid Care training "Supervision: Teamwork' within 14 days of acceptance of the plan of correction. All newly hired staff for the next 4 months will also complete the training within 10 days of hire. Training certificates will be submitted to DHS cert rep within 7 days of completion. (LE will provide a correction date that is 4 months from the submission date of the plan of correction.) 3. The LE will create a supervision policy that includes the importance of teamwork to meet the 4 areas of supervision: see, hear, direct and assess. The LE will submit the supervision policy to the DHS representative for review within 30 days of acceptance of the plan of correction. The supervision policy will be included in the staff handbook and all current staff will sign an acknowledgement of receiving the written policy. (LE will provide a correction date within 30 days.) 4.The LE will hold monthly staff meetings for 4 consecutive months following acceptance of the supervision policy. Each meeting agenda will include a review of the facility supervision policy and a review of the training in #2 as well as discussion of location of staff within each facility child care space. The meeting agenda and staff sign in sheets will be submitted to the Department within 10 days of the monthly meeting. (LE will provide a correction date that is 4-5 months from the submission date of the plan of correction.) |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will complete the following steps in order to complete the plan of corrections: #1 All staff will continue to use the picture cards to know which children are in their assigned group to assure supervision (Correction completed) IMPLEMENTED 3/3/2026 #2 The Director will have each current staff complete the training "Supervision teamwork" and submit the certificates to DHS by January 9th, 2026. All newly hired staff within the next 4 months will complete this same training. (Correction completed by April 24th, 2026) IMPLEMENTED 4/29/2026 #3 The Director will submit our Facilities Supervision policy including the 4 areas of supervision: See, Hear, Direct and Assess to DHS by February 4th, 2026. The Director will collect signed acknowledgements for each staff. (Correction completed by February 4th, 2026) IMPLEMENTED 1/28/2026 #4 The Facility will hold a monthly staff meeting for the next 4 consecutive months which will go over the facilities supervision policy, review of the "supervision teamwork" training and the location of the staff within the childcare space. The Director will submit the meeting agenda and staff sign in sheets to DHS within 10 days of each monthly meeting. (Completed by April 30th, 2025.) IMPLEMENTED 4/29/2026 |
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| 2025-11-24 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: It was observed on facility video that for approximately 5 minutes, child #1 and child #2 engaged in unsupervised play activities which included pulling down their pants and using a play saw to touch their buttocks while staff person #1 and staff person #2 were at the far end of the preschool classroom and could not adequately see, hear, direct and assess child #1 and child #2. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Facility will have all staff continue to use the picture cards to know which children are in their assigned group. We will go over where staff should be located to be physically present. For this incident Staff person # 1 was terminated and Staff #2 was given an improvement plan/coaching form and walked thoroughly though the details of active supervision. |
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| 2025-11-24 | 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: The facility fire drill log identified that the most recent consecutive fire drills were conducted on 8/29/2025 and 10/31/2025 which exceeded 60 days between fire drills. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To complete this plan of correction Facility Director has completed a fire Drill on 12/19/2025 to stay in compliance. |
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| 2025-11-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility fire alarm test log identified that the most recent consecutive alarm tests were conducted on 9/26/2025 and 10/31/2025 which exceeded 30 days between alarm tests. 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.) To complete this plan of correction Facility Director has completed a fire alarm test on 11/26/25 and 12/19/2025 to stay in compliance. |
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| 2025-07-30 | 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 #1 contains a current health assessment that was conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment evidenced by health assessments on file dated 12/20/2024 and 2/3/2025. The file is now current. 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 staff person #1 has had a physical done and is now current. |
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| 2025-07-30 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #6 contains documentation of current emergency plan training that was completed greater than 12 months after the previous training. The training is now current. 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.) The Staff person #6 has reviewed and signed the emergency plan upon returning for the summer program. He/She was off during the school year. |
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| 2025-07-30 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #6 contains current PFA/PCPR certification that was completed after the expiration date of the previous certification evidenced by certifications dated 2/28/23 and 6/30/25. The certification is now current. 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.) The Staff Person #6 has completed their CPR/First Aid and is now current. |
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| 2025-07-30 | 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: The file for staff person #5 is lacking fire safety training completed within the first 12 months of employment. The file does contain documentation of current 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.) The staff person #5, has completed the fire safety and is current. |
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| 2025-07-30 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #2 and #3 contain a current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training. The trainings are now current. 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 person #2 and #3 have completed their mandated reporter trainings and are now current. |
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| 2025-07-30 | 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 #2 contains current NSOR verification that was received greater than 60 months after the previous NSOR evidenced by verifications on file dated 1/14/2020 and 1/16/2025. The verification is now current. The file for staff person #4 who was provisionally hired (see LIS code sheet) is lacking documentation of an NSOR verification within 45 days of hire. The file does contain a current NSOR verification. The file for staff person #7 who was provisionally hired (see LIS code sheet) is lacking documentation of an NSOR verification within 45 days of hire. The file does contain a current NSOR verification. The file for staff person #8, hire date (see LIS code sheet), contains a criminal history clearance that is lacking a dissemination date and is therefore not valid. 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 #8 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 NSOR has been received by staff person #2,#4, and #7. Also the criminal history for staff #8, was reprinted on the day of inspection with the dissemination date on it. |
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| 2025-07-30 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contains a current annual review that was conducted greater than 12 months after the previous annual review evidenced by documentation of reviews completed 2/19/24 and 3/31/25. The file is now current. 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 staff person #1 has the current annual review assessment. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 completed a valid health & safety training prior to 10/31/2022 but has not completed the required 1-hour PA Health & Safety Update 2022. 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 number one is working on the six hour update part one and two of the health and safety training. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: The provider was not able to locate the site specific facility emergency plan during the inspection. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan was placed in the pocket by the facility entrance door. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contains PFA/CPR training that expired 3/23/2024 and is lacking current PFA/CPR training. 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.) #1 has PA/CPR scheduled and will complete by 2/17/25. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2, serving as an AGS, contains documentation of high school graduation and 15+ college credits in a human service field but is lacking documentation of one year of child care experience. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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 collected the one year of childcare related experience from staff number two. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed a tube of calmoseptine diaper rash ointment labeled 'keep out of reach of children' in a mesh pocket of a backpack hanging in a hallway cubby accessible to children in care. 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.) Parent was made aware of the diaper cream not allowed to be in bag out in the hallway. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Observed a basin of blue liquid identified by staff as sanitizing solution to be on the counter near the bathroom sink and lacking a label identifying the contents of the basin. The container of sanitizing tablets which was stored under the sink in a locked cabinet stated, 'keep out of reach of children'. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The basin of blue liquid was labeled during inspection. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Observed several areas of damaged and peeling plaster and paint on the walls in the front play 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director contacted maintenance guy to get the new drywall in as soon as possible and all holes repaired. |
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| 2025-02-03 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: Observed classroom and bathroom waste receptacles to have lids that were visibly soiled with what appeared to be dried on food waste. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lids were removed and cleaned to get rid of the food on top of them. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: Based on video observation, Staff #1 and #2 were not responding to Child #1 while screaming or during times when other children were throwing toys, arts and craft materials and bins at Child #1. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teachers provided child with a sensory box to help the child in moments that she may need a break. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: **Based on video observation from 9/13/24. In the School-Age Classroom, Child #1 was throwing toys, arts and craft materials, and bins throughout the room, while staff# 1 & staff # 2 's backs were turned. Child #1 then sat on a toy shelf and screamed while other children taunted, threw, kicked stuff from the floor at her to try to get her to stop screaming, all while the Staff # 1 and Staff #2 had their backs to the whole situation the entire time unaware of what was going on. Correction Required: The legal entity must arrange , Supervision Technical Assistance from their Early Learning Resource Center. The TA should include guidance on identifying and eliminating supervision blind spots in the childcare and gross motor spaces. The Legal entity shall send proof of completion to the assigned certification representative within 7 days of completion. All directors and facility staff shall attend. Proof of completion shall include attendance sign-in sheet, as well as trainer acknowledgement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff and Director re-arranged classrooms to eliminate blind spots. All staff attended supervision training. |
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| 2024-10-08 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: *Based on video observation from 9/13/24. In the School-Age Classroom, Child #1 was throwing toys, arts and craft materials, and bins throughout the room, while staff# 1 & staff # 2 's backs were turned. Child #1 then sat on a toy shelf and screamed while other children taunted, threw, kicked stuff from the floor at her to try to get her to stop screaming, all while the Staff # 1 and Staff #2 had their backs to the whole situation the entire time unaware of what was going on. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Making sure the staff are aware of all the children and positioning themselves to make sure their backs aren't towards the children.. |
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| 2024-07-11 | 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 child #1 and #2 contain emergency contact information and financial agreements whose most recent updates occurred greater than 6 months after the previous update. The forms are now current. 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.) Both children's families had signed 6 month updates and is current. |
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| 2024-07-11 | 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 file for child #1, preschool aged, is lacking a child health report and has been in attendance for greater than 60 days. 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.) Director has collected a physical form from the child's parent. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) - Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Description: Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, preschool aged, is lacking an immunization report and has been in attendance for greater than 60 days. Child #1 must be removed from care until an up-to-date immunization report or exemption letter is obtained. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director has collected an immunization report and letter from parent. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: Observed medications (Equate pain reliever, Equate Allergy Relief and Lubricant Eyedrops) lacking the names of the persons for whom they were intended hanging in a blue holder on the back of the restroom door. 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.) Director has removed the observed medications from the restroom and threw them out. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 contains current PFA/PCPR training completed after the previous training expired. The training is now current. 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 #4 has completed and is up to date on their CPR and First Aid training. |
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| 2024-07-11 | 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: The file for staff person #4 contains current fire safety training that was completed greater than 12 months after the previous training. The training is now current. 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 #4's fire safety training was completed and is current. |
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| 2024-07-11 | 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 person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PFA/PCPR. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3 will have until 7/31/2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, GS or director who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 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 #3 will be supervised until they obtained their CPR & first aid. Staff person #3 has now completed CPR & First aid and is now current. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire as required under CPSL. The file does contain current mandated reporter training. 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.) The staff member completed the mandated reporter training and is current. |
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| 2024-07-11 | 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 #3, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a DOE FBI clearance which is not accepted for employment in child care and the file is lacking verification of request for DHS FBI clearance prior to start date in a child care position and is lacking a completed DHS FBI clearance within 45 days of working in a child care position. The file does contain a current DHS FBI clearance. The file for staff person #5, hire date (see IS code sheet) lacks verification of request for DHS FBI clearance and request for NSOR verification prior to caring for children. The file does contain current DHS FBI clearance and current NSOR verification. 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.) Both staff completed the DHS fingerprint clearance and are current. |
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| 2024-07-11 | 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: Observed in the infant room a philodendron plant hanging from the ceiling. The philodendron is on the Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards list of poisonous plants. 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.) On the date of inspection plant was removed from classroom by staff member. |
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| 2024-07-11 | 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 on the wall in the front corner of the indoor play space a small area of peeling paint. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection peeling paint was covered with tape until proper repairs can be made. |
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| 2024-07-11 | 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 test log identified that the facility alarm was tested on 5/28/2024 and then again on 7/1/2024, exceeding 30 days between tests. 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.) Director completed a fire alarm test for the facility and is current. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 5/03/24, at approximately 4:45 PM, three preschool children, child #1, #2, and #3, were unsupervised while playing under the climber in the gym. Staff #1 and #2 were present in the child care space, however, supervision was obstructed by the placement of large foam blocks. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of the incident, the large foam blocks were removed from the play space and the climber was rearranged in a way that vision was not blocked. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 files for staff #2 and #3 contained expired pediatric CPR and First Aid certification dated 3/31/22. 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 and #3 have completed their CPR & First Aid renewal. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topics 1-9. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.Staff person #1 will have 15 days from POC requested date to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been 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 available to supervise staff person #1, then 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 has completed the required health and safety training. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(g)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Professional development certificate/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(g)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Professional development certificate/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3 contained health and safety training dated 8/14/2016 which is prior to the date of validity as stated in the regulations. Correction Required: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement. 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 has now completed the revised 10 hr health and safety training |
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| 2024-05-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff #4 has not completed the 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). Staff person #4 will have 15 days from POC requested date to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4 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 #4, then staff person #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 #4 has completed the mandated reporter training. |
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| 2024-05-22 | 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: Based on the facility's fire drill log, the last fire drill was conducted over 60 days ago on 3/07/24. 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.) We will complete fire drills within 60 days to make sure we do not exceed 60 calendar days. |
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| 2024-05-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked documentation of conducting tests of the fire alarm system at least every 30 days. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We are up to date on testing the fire alarm system every 30 days. |
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| 2023-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: The mulch under the embedded equipment in the Preschool Play Space did not have the required 9 inches of mulch. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The playground was closed and will be removed from the license until the dirt/mulch can be removed from the barrier and 6 inches of rubber mulch can be added. |
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| 2023-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: In the ITCS Classroom an unlabeled crib and pack and play reported to be in use for children in care was observed. 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.) labels were added to the crib and pack and play during inspection |
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| 2023-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: The daily activity schedule was not posted in the ITCS Classroom. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) schedule was printed and posted in the room |
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| 2023-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, #4 and #5 lacked a current assessment of the child's growth and development. 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.) assessments were located, given to parents, and added to files |
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| 2023-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for Children #2 and #3 were observed to contain an original agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) copies were made and originals were given to the parents |
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| 2023-07-10 | 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: The written emergency transportation plan posted in the Classrooms was missing staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. 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.) emergency form was updated and posted near all phones |
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| 2023-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: The file for Children #1, #4 and #5 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of starting at the facility (refer to LIS code sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) physicals were received prior to returning to care |
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| 2023-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #6, an older toddler, lacked an updated health report that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent health assessment on file was dated 1.28.22. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) child was suspended from care until a current physical was submitted. |
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| 2023-07-10 | 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: The immunization record on file for Child #1 lacked verification that the child had received the ACIP recommended Hepatitis A vaccination. The immunization record on file for Child #2 lacked verification that the child had received the ACIP recommended Influenza vaccination. The immunization record on file for Child #6 lacked verification that the child had received their 4th dose of DTAP and Pneumococcal as recommended by the ACIP. The files for Children #4 and #5 lacked immunization records for the children. Written exemptions were not on file at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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). Children #1, #2, #4, #5 and #6 will be dismissed from care at the close of business on 7.10.23. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children #1, #2, #4, #5 and #6 will be dismissed from care at the close of business on 7.10.23. Current shot records were received prior to child returning to care. |
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| 2023-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: A disposable diaper was observed in the restroom garbage can located in the Indoor Gross Motor room. The garbage can in place was not hands-free allowing for appropriate disposal of soiled diapers. The hands-free can in place at the changing table in Toddler Classroom was in place on the other side of the steps where staff were observed to stand for changing. The steps blocked access allowing the Staff to immediately discard a soiled diaper into the can. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) hands free drop in trash cans were purchased for all bathrooms |
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| 2023-07-10 | 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 file for Staff Person #2, #3, #4 and #13 lacked verification that they had completed the required 1-hour health and safety training update prior to 12.30.22 as required by Federal Regulation. The 1-hour health and safety training update on file for Staff Person #4 was completed on 7.3.23. 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. Staff Person #2, #3, #4 and #13 will have until 7.29.23 to complete the required 1-hour health and safety training update. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff will print their certificates of completion to be put in their files. If the training has not been completed they will complete the training prior to 7-28-23 |
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| 2023-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The health assessments on file for Facility Person #1 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 7.10.19 and 6.20.22. The health assessments on file for Facility Person #2 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 3.16.20 and 4.20.22. The health assessments on file for Facility Person #7 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 7.26.18 and 8.11.21. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) current physicals are currently on file |
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| 2023-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Staff Persons #6 and #12 lacked information that they were examined for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) physicals were completed on the dhs approved form to provide all needed items |
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| 2023-07-10 | 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: A lunch box containing a Go-gurt dairy product was observed on the counter area in Preschool 2. 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.) the yogurt was removed from the lunch box and thrown out |
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| 2023-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The updates to the emergency contact form and financial agreements on file for Children #1 and #5 exceeded 6 months since last review. The forms were dated 12.27.22 for Child #1 and 12.19.22 for Child #5. Correction Required: 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.) current updates are obtained |
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| 2023-07-10 | 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 Staff Person #4 lacked two written, nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person. The file for Staff Person #13 lacked one of their two written nonfamily references attesting to their 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.) references were obtained and added to staff file |
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| 2023-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In the PreK Counts Classroom, a pair of adult scissors were observed in an unlocked drawer. The height of the drawer would allow accessibility to children receiving care in the space. Loose crib sheets were observed on two cribs in the ITCS classroom. 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.) The scissors were removed from the drawer and placed in a locked cupboard |
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| 2023-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 lacked 6 of their required 12 hours of child care training in their respective training year of 12.19.21-12.18.22. The file for Staff Person #7 lacked 12 hours of child care training in their respective training year of 12.19.21-12.18.22. The file for Staff Person #8 lacked 6.5 of their 12 hours of child care training in their respective training year of 12.19.21-12.18.22. The file for Staff Person #13 lacked 12 hours of child care training in their respective training year of 8.27.21-8,26.22. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) all training hours were printed and/or completed and added to staff file |
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| 2023-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The updates to the Pediatric First Aid and CPR trainings on file for Staff Person #2, #7, #8 and #13 were not completed before the certificate expiration. The current training on file for Staff Person #2 was completed in February 2023. The prior training expired in January 2023. There was a gap between expiration and training date. The current training on file for Staff Persons #7 and #8 was completed in March 2023. The prior training expired in January 2022. The current training on file for Staff Person #13 was completed in February 2023. The prior training expired in November 2022. 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.) All staff currently have the required first aid and cpr by a pqas instructor |
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| 2023-07-10 | 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 person #11 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 31(f)(1-9). Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #11 will have until 7.29.23 to complete the required training. Staff Person #11 is not permitted to work at the child care facility at this time (refer to 3270.32(a). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff was removed from the schedule until the training is completed. |
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| 2023-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 lacked verification that they had been fingerprinted for their FBI Clearance prior to starting at the facility. The fingerprint receipt on file was dated 1 month after starting. The file for Staff Person #2 lacked a current disclosure statement required at the time of their hire. The disclosure statement on file was an older version and does not meet the requirements of the CPSL. The file for Staff Person #8 lacked a current FBI Clearance. The current FBI Clearance expired on 10.4.22. The updates to the State Police Clearance exceeded 60 months between clearances dated 10.13.17 and 6.20.23. The updates to the Child Abuse Clearance exceeded 60 months between clearances dated 10.4.17 and 6.20.23. The files for Staff Persons #9 and #10 lacked out of state clearances for a State that they have resided in within the last 5 years. The file for Staff Person #10 also lacked a FBI Clearance for DHS purposes. The FBI Clearance on file was completed for Department of Education and is not acceptable for employment in a child care facility. Staff Person #10 was observed alone with a group of 9 preschool age children. The file for Staff Person #11 lacked a completed State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance and NSOR Certificate. The file lacked a request for their State Police and Child Abuse Clearance prior to starting at the facility. Staff Person #11 has exceeded 45 days in a child care taking position (refer to LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #12 lacked verification that they had been fingerprinted for their FBI Clearance prior to starting at the facility. A completed FBI Clearance was not on file prior to starting. The file for Staff Person #13 lacked a current FBI Clearance. The FBI Clearance on file expired on 6.11.23. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #8, #9, #10, #11, #12 and #13 may not work at the facility. A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) staff #2 signed a new disclosure statement on inspection date. Staff #8 was removed from the schedule until his 6/30/23 fbi clearance came in. Staff 9, 10, and 12 were removed from the schedule until clearances were obtained. Staff 11 was removed from the schedule until all required paperwork and clearances were printed and brought in for file. Staff 13 was removed from the schedule until a new clearance was provided. |
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| 2023-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 and Staff Person #13 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10.9.16 for Facility Person #1 and 6.11.18 for Staff Person #13. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Facility person #1 and #13 will have until 7.29.23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, facility 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 facility person #1, facility person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Staff Person #13 may not work at the facility (refer to additional 32(a) citation). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) both staff were removed from the schedule until current certs of training were completed and printed for files |
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| 2023-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person #5 and #12, identified as an Assistant Group Supervisors, lacked verification of experience to qualify them for the position. The file for Staff Person #7, identified as a Group Supervisor, lacked verification of education to qualify them for the position. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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 5 and 12 had previous employers complete the hours verification form for their files. Staff 7 is now listed as an AGS. |
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| 2023-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 lacked an evaluation that was completed prior to 1.10.23. This was not within 12 months of the Staff Person's hire date (refer to LIS Code sheet). 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.) Previous evals were located and added into staff file |
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| 2023-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.133(4) - Locked or inaccessible/Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.133(4) Description: Locked or inaccessible/Locked Noncompliance Area: A hanging organizer was observed on the back of the unlocked staff restroom in the Indoor Gross Motor room. Over the counter Medications were observed in the organizer pockets and could be accessible to children should they enter the unlocked restroom. An Air Freshener was observed on a low table in the staff restroom. All items were labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children. Children were observed to be playing in the hallway outside the restroom door. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. 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.) Door locks were installed on both staff bathroom doors |
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| 2023-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the ITCS room was missing Gauze. 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.) Guaze was added to the first aid kit during inspection. |
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| 2023-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the Indoor Gross Motor classroom damaged plaster was observed on the lower wall to the right of the front door (upon entrance to the facility). 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.) A poster and tape was temporarily placed over the damaged plaster until a more permanent fix can be completed. |
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| 2023-07-10 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: Hand washing signs were missing from the toilet and sink in one of the restrooms in the Indoor Gross Motor room. 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 signs were printed and posted at all sinks and toilets throughout the center. |
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| 2022-07-21 | 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: An approximately 2' high faux yield traffic sign was observed in an area accessible to children in care in the PreK room. Two outwardly facing, exposed bolts were observed on the back of the sign. An approximately 3' high, metal hose reel was observed in an area accessible to children in the Preschool play space. A sharply edged piece of metal was protruding from side of the reel. Also in an area accessible to children, in the indoor play space, an exposed bolt was observed on the inside of the door of an approximately 6' high cabinet. Contact with exposed bolts or sharply edged metal could cause laceration and/or puncture injuries. 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 sign was removed from the room and thrown out |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(e) Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Noncompliance Area: A storage container of foam blocks was observed in an area accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths in the Toddler B room. Bite marks were evident in several of the blocks. In the ages 1-3 play space, pieces of mulch that were less than 1" in size were observed in areas accessible to children who are still placing things in their mouths. It appeared that the pieces of mulch were washing into the area from an adjacent play space as a result of rain drainage. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the foam blocks were removed from the room. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a) Description: Written plan Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Toddler A room. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) a written plan of activities was hung in the room |
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| 2022-07-21 | 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 files for Child #1, #2, #4, #5, #6 and #7, who each have been in care at the facility for more than six months, did not contain documentation that emergency contact information and financial agreements were reviewed by a parent/guardian in the past six months. 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.) All paperwork has been updated |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #3 and #7, who each have been in care at the facility for more than 60 days, did not contain health assessments. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All child files now contain current health assessments |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5) Description: Immunization record Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #3 and #7, who each have been in care at the facility for more than 60 days, did not contain immunization records. The files for Child #5 and #6 did not contain documentation of influenza vaccines administered in the past year. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All immunizations have been updated |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #5 and #6 contained current health assessments; however, the previously completed health assessment for each staff was dated as administered more than 24 months prior to current assessments. The file for Staff #9 contained a health assessment that was completed following Staff #9's first date in a child care position. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff files contain current and up to date physicals |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: An approximately 4'x2' wooden shelving unit in the Preschool room and an approximately 4'x2' wooden shelf with a flat screen monitor placed atop, each in areas accessible to children, were observed to be tipping hazards, which could cause blunt force trauma injuries. 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.) The shelf has been moved and anchored to the wall |
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| 2022-07-21 | 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: Although the files for Staff #5 and #6 contained documentation of the completion of emergency plan training in the past year, the previously completed trainings for each staff member were dated more than 12 months prior. 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 have current EOP trainings in file |
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| 2022-07-21 | 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 #2 contained documentation of the completion of Health and Safety Basics training that was completed more than 90 days after Staff #2's first date in a child care position. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.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 has health and training on file |
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| 2022-07-21 | 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 file for Staff #1 contained an FBI clearance that was dated as processed after Staff #1's first date in a child care position. The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation that fingerprinting had been completed as a part of the FBI clearance process on or before Staff #1's first date in a child care position. The file for Staff #2 contained an NSOR verification that was completed more than 45 days following the staff member's first date in a child care position. The file for Staff #4, who has been employed in a child care position for more than 45 days, did not contain an NSOR verification. The files for Staff #5 and #6, whose first dates in child care positions were 04/17/2019 and 10/09/2017 respectively, contained NSOR verifications that were completed after July 01, 2020. The file for Staff #8 contained an NSOR verification that was completed more than 45 days following Staff #8's first date in a child care position. The file for Staff #11 contained an NSOR verification that was completed after Staff #11's first date in a child care position. The file for Staff #11 did not contain documentation that an NSOR verification request had been submitted. 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 #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.) All staff files contain clearances for work. |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1, #3, #6, #8, and #10 did not contain written performance evaluations completed in the past 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.) staff files now contain written evaluations |
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| 2022-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.82(g) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.82(g) Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A toilet used by children in care in the toddler restroom was observed to have an exposed, upwardly facing bolt on one side of the base of the toilet in an area accessible to 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.Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) the exposed bolt was covered with a cap |
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| 2020-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the toddler classroom a broken child safety gate was being used as a barrier between the classroom and the bathrooms. In the preschool room 3 wooden blocks were observed to be splintering causing an injury hazard. In the indoor play space it was observed that the fabric cover on the room divider was torn exposing the interior foam in several places. 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 gate has been replaced, the wooden blocks were thrown away and the room divider was thrown away. In the future all toys and equipment that have been broke or can cause injury will be removed from the classrooms. |
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| 2020-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information was not available in the Toddler Room for child #2 who was observed in the child care space receiving care. 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.) The child's emergency form was immediately copied and put in the binder. In the future all emergency forms for children in the classroom will be present in all areas that they are receiving care. |
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| 2020-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contains a current health report that is lacking a physician's statement regarding the child's suitability for child care and report of 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.) The parent will get a new physical form where the questions are answered by 9/30/2020. In the future the director will check over all areas of the physical that are brought in by the parents to make sure for complete completion. |
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| 2020-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contains a current health assessment that was conducted more than 24 months after the previous 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future all staff members will have the health assessment completed before the date of the current physical runs out. |
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| 2020-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, hire date 10/9/2017, contains an NSOR dated 7/17/2020. The file for staff person #2, hire date 4/17/2019, does not contain an NSOR. The file for staff person #3, hire date 4/14/1999, contains an NSOR dated 7/16/2020. The file for staff person #5, hire date 10/12/2016, contains an NSOR dated 7/31/2020. The file for staff person #6, hire date 9/11/2018, contains an NSOR dated 7/17/2020. CPSL requires all staff hired before 9/30/2019 to obtain the NSOR by 7/1/2020. Staff person #1,#3, #5,and #6 files are now current. Staff person #2 may not work in a child care position until the NSOR is received. The file for staff person #3 contains mandated reporter training that expired on 2/7/2020. Staff person #3's current mandated reporter training was completed on 3/7/2020 which is greater than 60 months from the prior training. The file for staff person #7 contains mandated reporter training that expired on 2/2/2020. Staff person #7's current mandated reporter training was completed on 2/29/2020 which is greater than 60 months from the prior training. The file for staff person #4, hire date 2/13/2020, contains a mandated reporter training that is not approved for child care employment. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will meet all current CPSL laws. Staff person 2 is suspended until the NSOR is received. In the future all new hire will have completed and received their clearances back before their start date. |
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| 2020-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 does not contain verification of education to qualify for the position of assistant group supervisor in which she is serving. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.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.) Will obtain education transcripts to include in staff person #4 file. In the future all staff education will be contained in their file prior to their first working day. |
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| 2020-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the toddler classroom on the wall to the right of the door there was an electrical outlet missing a protective cover. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An outlet cover was immediately placed in the outlet and all electrical outlets will have safety covers. |
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| 2020-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed under the window in the preschool classroom and on the front wall in the indoor play 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.) Painters will come in and paint the preschool classrooms and the front space by 9/30/2020. In the future a monthly check of each classroom will take place and paint chips and peeling paint will be taken care of immediately. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 contains a current health assessment that includes a statement from the physician identifying that a communicable disease exists but does not include additional information regarding possible risks. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person took their physical back to the doctor to be corrected. Will be corrected by 2/21/2020 All future hires the director will check to make sure the questions are answered correctly prior to their first day of work. |
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