YWCA Propel Braddock Hills Early Learning
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Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) - Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Description: Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contains a current health report dated 11/6/25 that was obtain after 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The child start date was 8/25/25. 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. 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.) The classroom teacher's spoke with the parent to inform them that the child physical needed to be updated. At the time of this conversation the parent informed staff that the doctor's office couldn't schedule them in until 11/6/25, and would bring in an updated copy of the health report. The director thought that this was acceptable since the parent provided documentation from the doctor's office stating that the office could not fit the family in for an on time appointment. |
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| 2026-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There was a hole, damaged plaster on the right-side wall in the cafeteria/Gym. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will work with the school Principal and other at the school to make sure that the school fixes the damage to the wall in the gym/cafeteria. |
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| 2026-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The restroom closed to the classroom 1st stall lacked washing hands sign. The restroom near the gym 1st stall lacked washing hands sign. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of inspection the PreK staff retrieved copies of hand washing signs from the classroom and replaced the missing sign in the restroom closing to the classroom and in the restroom near the gym |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There was a broken plastic bin in the room. 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 staff person present during the inspection immediately removed the broken plastic bin and replaced with a new bin. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.108(c) - No styrofoam | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.108(c) Description: No styrofoam Noncompliance Area: There were Styrofoam plates in the room, the school provides them during meals times. Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director had the lead teacher contact the food services director to let them know that the PreK meal cart can not have any styrofoam cups and plates on it and that these items cannot be used in the classroom. |
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| 2025-02-11 | 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 # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 2/4/25 that was not updated within 12 months of the previous report dated 1/25/24. 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.) This child and all other children are not able to attend school if their health reports are not current and up to date. The child will continue to stay out until the family is able to produce a current and updated health report. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(3) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 2 a preschooler lacked a current health report; the previous report was dated 10/13/23. The child start date was 9/3/24. The child may not return to care until a current health report is provide. 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. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings)..Child # 2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 2/11/25 and may only return to care when the immunization records are provided or when a parent provides a written, signed and dated exemption letter |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The lead teacher notified the parent that the child #2 on 2/11/25 that child #2 cannot return to school until mom provides a current and update physical with immunization. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: The Aquaphor for child # 3 was expired. The expiration date was 9/24. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff that was present in the classroom was informed by the director that the Aquaphor for child # 3 was expired. The staff informed the parent that we could no longer use this since it was expired. It was removed from the emergency bag and given back to the parent at pick-up. |
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| 2025-02-11 | 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 file for staff #1 contained a current health report dated 8/8/24 that was not obtained within 24 months from the previous health report dated 3/14/22. The file for staff #3 contained a current health report dated 1/30/25 that was not obtained within 24 months from the previous health report dated 10/28/22. 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.) Staff #1 and staff #3 obtained a current health report as soon as they could in order to meet the 24-month time frame. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1) Description: Physical examination Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 lacked the physical examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director informed staff #3 that her physical examination was not a part of her TB test results. Staff #3 has until 2/28/25b to provide a copy of her physical examination that goes along with the provide TB test results. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.183(a) - Locked cabinet | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.183(a) Description: Locked cabinet Noncompliance Area: The child files were not stored in a looked cabinet. Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will have the program purchase a cabinet that can be locked to store child files in. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #4 lacked a Child Abuse clearance and current CPR training. The operator was able to obtain a copy from a different location and place it in the file during the renewal inspection. Correction Required: 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.) Once the director was informed that the sub file lacked a Child Abuse clearance and current CPR training she had the sub contact the sub company to forward the missing documentation for the sub. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: There was a screwdriver in the pencil holder on top of the desk accessible to children. 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 staff person present during the inspection visit immediately removed the screwdriver and placed up out of the reach of children in order to not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: There was a big black unlidded garbage can that contains contaminated by human secretions cups, cereal bowls, spoons, and milk cartons in the room. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director had the classroom lead teacher contact the food services director asking for them to not provide the big black unlidded garbage can for the classroom. |
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| 2024-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director and Lead Teacher worked together to have parent of child #1 add the telephone number of the child¿s physician. |
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| 2024-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 3rd and 4th dose of the DTAP vaccination, 3rd dose of HIB, 3rd and 4th dose of Pneumococcal, 3rd dose of Polio, 1st dose of MMR, 1st dose of Varicella, and 1st and 2nd dose of Hep A as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. 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). Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 2/12/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director and Lead Teacher worked with the parent of child #2 to get updated physical and immunizations from child's doctor office. Child #2 was not able to attend until updated information was submitted. |
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| 2024-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The Health Report for Child #2 lacked a statement indicating the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director and Lead Teacher explained to the parent of child #2 that the physical form that was submitted lacked the statement indicating that child #2 is able to participate in a childcare setting and is free from contagious or communicable disease. Since the form that was submitted lacked this statement child #2 was not able to return to school until an updated form with this statement was provided. |
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| 2024-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Based on conversations with the operator, the facility did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the county municipality. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) After receiving contact information for the county municipality contact information, Director completed Documentation of Emergency Plan Delivery form and mailed a copy of the emergency plan. |
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| 2023-02-01 | 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: Staff #2 had not completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated by the compliance date of 12/30/22 as set forth in Announcement C-22-06. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 2 completed the pre-service Health and Safety Update. |
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| 2023-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a written Shaken Baby Policy that included: Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and addressing the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training: (Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update). Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director revised the Parent Handbook to include the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. As well as strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and addressed the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Staff person 2 completed the pre-service Health and Safety Update. |
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| 2023-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have a current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director sent over the current copy via email to the classroom room so that the teachers can post in a conspicuous location |
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| 2023-02-01 | 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 #2 did not contain documentation of training in fire safety in the last year. 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 person 2 completed fire safety as soon as the Director realized that staff person 2 fire safety certificate had expired. |
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| 2023-02-01 | 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 #3 contained mandated reporter training that had not been completed within 60 months of the previous 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.) Staff person #3 completed mandated reporter training s soon as Director found out that current certificate was expired. |
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| 2023-02-01 | 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 #1 contained a written evaluation that was not conducted within 12 months of hire. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director completed an evaluation for staff person 3 in line with the agency¿s annual evaluation time frame. |
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| 2023-02-01 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Observed two electrical outlets in the cafeteria that lacked protective receptacle covers. These outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age and younger. 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.) The Director had staff go into the gym/cafeteria to replace the protective receptacle covers. |
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| 2022-04-25 | 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: 2nd citation: Based on conversation with the operator, the facility did not have the proof of purchase for the school building's interconnected fire detection system or a current testing letter from a fire safety professional. Previously cited 2/25/22. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Center Director called the Senior Director of Operations at Propel Schools to get the date as to when he thought the interconnected fire detection system was purchased/installed. The Senior Director of Operations at Propel provided the Center Director with a date and the Center Director will complete the fire alarm attestation form. |
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| 2022-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The agreement in the file for child #1 through #5 included two different colors of ink. Based on conversation with the co-director, the agreement forms were the originals. 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.) Parents/guardians shall receive original agreement forms from this day on. |
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| 2022-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment and TB test in the file for staff person #2 were both dated after the individual began working with children. The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #1 and #3 were dated more than 24 months apart. 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.) Since the health assessment and TB test were complete, in future the Director will make sure new employees get tested before starting work. |
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| 2022-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment and TB test in the file for staff person #2 were both dated after the individual began working with children Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file now includes a current health assessment and TB test. |
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| 2022-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: The general liability insurance on file at the facility did not include the address of the school building in which the facility operates. It only listed the address for the administrative office of the school district, which is in a different location. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The legal entity shall obtain a copy of the liability insurance with the building's addressed included and keep it on file. |
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| 2022-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Based on review of the facility's emergency plan on site, there was not a statement that the facility did not serve infants or toddlers. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will work with the Program Manager to review and update the emergency plan. This review and update will be documented on the emergency plan. |
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| 2022-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's first emergency drill was documented after 12/19/21. 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.) The emergency drill will be scheduled annually and documented and kept on file at the facility. |
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| 2022-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: There was not documentation of the last two reviews of the facility's emergency plan on site at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will work with the Program Manager to review and update the emergency plan. This review and update will be documented on the emergency plan. |
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| 2022-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The last two fire safety trainings on file for staff person #1 and #4 were dated more than 12 months apart. 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 persons #1 and #4 had fire safety training completed, so their correction would be to ensure that next year's training is at 12 months. |
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| 2022-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(h) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 and #3, both employed before 12/19/20, included training in health and safety topics #1 through #9, as required by regulation 31f, that was dated after 6/17/21. The file for staff person #2, employed after 12/19/20, included training in health and safety topics #1 through #9, as required by regulation 31f, that was dated beyond their first 90 days of employment. Correction Required: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file is now in compliance. The staff people had health and safety training. |
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| 2022-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The last two Mandated Reporter trainings in the file for staff person #1 were dated more than 60 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services.) |
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| 2022-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The NSOR certificate in the file for staff person #2 was dated more than 45 days after the individual began working at the facility. The last two state police and child abuse clearances in the file for staff person #4 were dated more than 60 months apart and the individual was not removed from the facility. 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.) 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. The NSOR was applied for before employment, however it never arrived and had to be applied for a 2nd time. |
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| 2022-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The last evaluation by a director in the file for staff person #4 was dated 7/1/20. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will perform an evaluation of person #4 and moving forward will schedule all evaluations annually. |
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| 2022-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The following items were observed in the facility's outdoor gross motor space: 6 garden rakes, a piece of green plastic fencing and several unwound garden hoses in the middle of the space. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 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. This area is the property of Propel and is meant to be maintained by them. |
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| 2022-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: There was not a handwashing sign by any of the 3 toilets in the bathroom used by the facility. 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.) Staff will take a sign into the bathroom area and post it during bathroom use. |
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| 2022-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: "Classroom" was listed as the hypothetical location on the fire drill log for all drills dated 12/24/20 to 12/10/21. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that 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.) Now the log is current. |
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| 2022-02-25 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Based on conversation with the operator, the facility did not have the proof of purchase for the school building's interconnected fire detection system or a current testing letter from a fire safety professional. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016© of the act (62 PS 1016(c)) |
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| 2020-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include phone numbers for two sets of release persons. 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.) The form will be updated with the missing phone numbers. In the future, lead teacher will review paperwork and director will conduct second review to assure that no information is missing. |
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| 2020-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #1 were dated more than 24 months apart. 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.) The file now includes a current health assessment. In the future, we will use a calendar that will alert the operator a month ahead of time that a staff person's health assessment is expiring. |
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| 2020-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Local authorities informed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on review of the most recent traffic letter and conversation with the operator, the facility's traffic letter had not been sent to the local authorities in the past 12 months. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new traffic letter will be sent to the authorities and in the future, a new letter will be sent out at the beginning of every school year and at least every 12 months. |
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| 2020-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Based on review of the emergency plan and conversation with the operator, the plan has not been updated in the last 12 months. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan was immediately updated and in the future, the emergency plan will be updated at the start of every school year and within 12 months. |
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| 2020-02-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The last 2 mandated reporter trainings in the file for staff person #1 were dated more than 60 months apart. 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.) The file now includes a current mandated reporter training. In the future, we will use a calendar that will alert the operator a month ahead of when a staff person's training is expiring. |
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| 2019-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement form in the file for child #1 through #3 was not signed by the operator. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The form was immediately updated with the missing information. In the future, a checklist will be created so that enrollment packets can be reviewed thoroughly to catch any missing information. |
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| 2019-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement form in the file for child #2 did not include the persons to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The form was immediately updated with the missing information. In the future, a checklist will be created so that enrollment packets can be reviewed thoroughly to catch any missing information. |
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| 2019-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement in the file for child #1 through #4 did not specify the child's date of admission. . Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The form was immediately updated with the missing information. In the future, a checklist will be created so that enrollment packets can be reviewed thoroughly to catch any missing information |
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| 2019-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #2 did not include the physician's address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The form was immediately updated with the missing information. In the future, a checklist will be created so that enrollment packets can be reviewed thoroughly to catch any missing information. |
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| 2019-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #4 did not include the work address or phone number for the child's mother. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The form was immediately updated with the missing information. In the future, a checklist will be created so that enrollment packets can be reviewed thoroughly to catch any missing information. |
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| 2019-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 did not include the health insurance policy name and number for the child. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The form will be updated with the missing information. In the future, a checklist will be created so that enrollment packets can be reviewed thoroughly to catch any missing information. |
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| 2019-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreement form in the file for child #2 did not include the persons to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The form will be updated with the missing information. In the future, a checklist will be created so that enrollment packets can be reviewed thoroughly to catch any missing information. |
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| 2019-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, #2 and #3 did not include a flu shot, nor did it include a written statement from a parent stating personal or religious objection. Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will obtain a written statement from the parent stating religious or person objection. In the future, there will be a template statement to indication objection to vaccinations as part of the enrollment packet for parents to complete. |
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| 2019-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The pick-up/drop off procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The pick-up/drop off procedures will be immediately posted and, in the future, we'll make sure that the procedures are always posted. |
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| 2019-05-03 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The contact information for the Department was not posted in a conspicuous location. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The phone number will be immediately posted and, in the future, we'll make sure a sign is posted with the phone number for DHS. |
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