Young Hearts
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Unassuming from the outside, Young Hearts South Philly is really an untapped treasure! A lot of my friends had told me that this school was a specifically Asian school, but its actually very diverse (although mostly asian-populated). Their staff of teachers are amazing though, so loving, nurturing and attentive!The classes are small, and lead by two teachers. The center is clean and very colorful, and no matter when I came in to pick my child up, everything was so calm, and the kids were so happy! My son graduated from YH almost 4 years ago and he still insists we go back to visit his old preschool teacher! Almost all the staff there has been there for YEARS and it makes the school almost seem like a family. Cannot say enough good things about Young Hearts South Philly!
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About the Provider
Our teachers employ an exciting curriculum, combining fundamental learning with arts, music, movement, life skills, cooking classes and trips into our surrounding community. It is our belief, that by creating a stimulating and enjoyable learning experience for young children, it helps cultivate a lifelong enthusiasm and thirst for learning.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-05-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76/3270.91(a) - Building Surfaces/Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.91(a) Description: Building Surfaces/Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced monitoring on 05/01/26, while conducting the facility walk through, Cert Rep observed clutter (large boxes, large pieces of individual tiles, metal pipes, seasonal decorations) obstructing the handrails in the stairway and blocking the exit from 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. Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Move all the unused items from inside the stairway, move boxes from doorway to clear the exits. |
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| 2025-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/07/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe extra services or non-applicable written on the agreement form in the file of child #1. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Agreement form will be updated to specify extra services. (Corrected onsite) |
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| 2025-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/07/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe verification of two written nonfamily references in the staff files of staff person #1 and #2. 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.) Both staff will provide two professional reference letters. |
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| 2025-11-07 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 11/07/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe verification of Pediatric First aid/Pediatric CPR training by a PQAS certified trainer in the staff file of staff person #1. 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 will complete pediatric first aid/cpr course and will not work alone with children until completed. |
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| 2025-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/07/25, while reviewing the facility fire drill log, Cert Rep did not observe a different hypothetical location for consecutive drills. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Use different location for next fire drill. (Corrected onsite) |
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| 2024-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/05/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe child growth and development reports in the files of child #1-#5. 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.) Director will store a copy of the child growth and development reports into the children files. |
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| 2024-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/05/24, Cert rep observed hand sanitizer sitting on top of a table in the preschool classroom, accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hand sanitizer will be placed in an area that is inaccessible to children. |
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| 2023-10-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3 and # 4 did not have documentation of child service report in fiel. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child # 3 and 4 had a CSR in their classroom files. |
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| 2023-10-13 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of program. 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.) Continuity of program have been added into the emergency plan as of 11/9/23. All employee of Young Hearts had been updated with the new information. |
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| 2023-10-13 | 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: During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 12's health assessment was dated 1/15/21 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 12 is on maternity leave as of 7/31/23 and is expecting to return 11/27/23. Staff # 12 will only return when she has a current health assessment. |
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| 2023-10-13 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 8 had documentation of 8 completed annual childcare training and not the 12 hours - Staff # 12 had documentation of 7 completed annual childcare training hours and not the 12 hours Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 8 had 10 hours prior to inspection date, please see training hours along with dates. Staff # 8 had completed 2 hours on 11/9/23 when realizing she was missing 2 hours. |
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| 2023-10-13 | 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: During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4's Pediatric CPR and First Aid was dated 3/2021 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 scheduled a Pediatric CPR and first aid training on 11/16/23 with the American Heart Association BLS. |
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| 2023-10-13 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1, 4, and 9 had documetnation of the incorrect FBI in file, not the DHS FBI. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -1.4.9- may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--1,4,9- 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 # 1,4, and 9 will not return to the facility until all clearances are completed and in file. |
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| 2023-10-13 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff# 1,4, and # 8 did not have documentation of staff evaluation in file. 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 # 4 evaluation was done on 11/14/23. Staff # 8 evaluation was done on 11/8/23. |
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| 2023-10-13 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 5,6,7,8,9,11, and # 12 did not have documentation of 2500 childcare hours to qualify for the position of AGS Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All listed staff was circled as an Aide during the time oof inspection but after some clarification asked by Ms. Sang to inspector, some are eligible as AGS, GS. and a few are still considered as an Aide which they are working with a qualified staff that is AGs and GS. We understand that an Aide cannot be left alone. Some staff do not have their 2500 hours yet but are close. |
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| 2023-10-13 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/8/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: There was bleach under the sink in the Caterpillar classroom that was not locked. 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.) Bleach was removed from under the sink , a lock was placed on cabinet. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the refrigerator in the kitchen did not have a working thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that all refrigeration in the facility have working thermometer. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3, did not have the address to whom they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that a child in the Pre-K room did not have a medication log. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that a medication log is completed for all student who bring in medication. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-7 did not have verification of their childcare experience. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that each staff person has verification of their experience. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 6, did not have their two written, nonfamily references . 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.) Provider will make sure that all incoming staff have two written, nonfamily references. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility had not practiced any of their emergency drills. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will create an emergency drill log and practice different emergency drill at least once a year. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have their 12 clock hours of childcare training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that all staff take their 12 clock hours of childcare training annually. |
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| 2022-10-14 | 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: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4, 5, 6, 7, did not have 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.) Provider will make sure that all incoming and current staff have fire safety when they are hired, and annually after that. |
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| 2022-10-14 | 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: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 did not have their health & safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that all incoming staff complete their health & safety training within 90 days of hire. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the water in the building was temping at 116 degrees. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will lower that water temperature in the facility to make sure that it is below 110 degrees. |
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| 2022-10-14 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the imagination room did not have a first aid kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will make sure that all childcare spaces have a first aid kit. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
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