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Ywca Child Child Care At Adams Commerce Center

Gettysburg, PA · Adams County
50 EXPEDITION TRL, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Capacity
176 children
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (717) 334-7150
50 EXPEDITION TRL
Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Active License
License Number
CER-00258888
License Issued
Aug 6, 2026
Active Through
Aug 6, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 10

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The YWCA strives to be positioned as the center for personal and community growth – the place to learn, play and improve emotional and physical well-being. The YWCA will guide Adams County to positive change by connecting cultures, encouraging healthy lifestyles and empowering all who walk through our doors.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-01 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility does not provide parents with information on how to access the DHS regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. (This was corrected at the time of inspection.)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of DHS regulations along with the contact information for the appropriate regional child care office has been posted on the parent board at the center to ensure it is readily accessible to all families.
2026-06-01 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in Room 3, a personal purse hanging from a closet door and accessible to children containing a vape pen.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The purse was immediately removed from the classroom and placed in a location inaccessible to children. Staff were made aware that lockers are available for personal belongings including purses, medications, and all other hazardous items including vape products. They must be stored in lockers or locked cabinets.
2026-06-01 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in Room 3, the first-aid kit did not contain scissors. It was observed in Room 4, the first-aid kit did not contain scissors.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The missing scissors were replaced in both emergency aid kits. Regular scissors were being replaced with medical scissors at the time of inspection. Staff was reminded to not remove any items until new ones were on hand to replace.
2026-04-30 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2025-12-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection, it was observed that two bags of enriched potting soil [labeled 'Keep out of reach of children'] were on the ground and accessible to multiple children playing in that outdoor space.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Potting soil bags were removed
2025-12-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility fire drill and testing logs, it was observed that the audible alarm tests completed on the following dates exceeded the maximum of 30-days between required tests: 8.20.25/9.22.25 [33 days]; 11.21.25/12.23.25 [32 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Scheduled January fire drill 28 days from December drill.
2025-09-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1)

Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

Noncompliance Area: On 9.30.25, Staff Person #1 contacted Certification Representative to report that Child #1 received an injury on 9.26.25 [AM] which resulted in the child being taken to the emergency room for evaluation and treatment on the same day. The telephone notice of the injury was received approximately 96 hours after the incident.

Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As a new Director, I was not aware that I needed to notify the Certification Representative when a parent independently took their child to the ER. Once I became aware of the requirement, I immediately contacted the representative to report the incident. I have since reviewed the regulation and ensured proper reporting of the incident.
2025-09-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.20(b) - Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(b)

Description: Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours

Noncompliance Area: On 9.30.25, Staff Person #1 contacted Certification Representative to report that Child #1 received an injury on 9.26.25 [AM] which resulted in the child being taken to the emergency room for evaluation and treatment on the same day. The written report [preliminary] of the injury was received approximately 96 hours after the incident.

Correction Required: The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As a new Director, I was not aware that a written report was required within 72 hours when a parent chose to take their child to the emergency room. Once I became aware, I submitted the report and contacted the Certification Representative to explain the situation.
2025-07-10 Initial review 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of children's files, it was observed that child #9 did not have an initial health assessment on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WIth this Being only our 6th Day and with No one seemingly maintaining files Before us, we were able to obtain a physical the same Day for this child.
2025-07-10 Initial review 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of children's files, it was observed that child #9 did not have an immunization record on file.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WIth this Being only our 6th Day and with No one seemingly maintaining files Before us, we were able to obtain the immunization record the same Day for this child.
2025-07-10 Initial review 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of Staff Person Files, it was found that the health assessment on file for Staff Person #11 was dated 8.16.22 [expired 8.16.24].

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
With us only having 6 Days of ownership and seemingly No one 'Minding the Store' Before us; we will obtain a New Physical for staff person #11.
2025-07-10 Initial review 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(8)

Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of children's files, it was observed that child #9 did not have an agreement on file.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
With this Being only our 6th Day of ownership we were Not able to obtain New agreements from all Parents By this time. A new agreement had Been made and was awaiting a parent signature. The new agreement for this child is now on file.
2025-07-10 Initial review 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of Staff Person files, it was found that Staff Person #3, #6, #7, #9, #10, #12, #13 did not have of childcare experience, either prior to or after the outset of service at the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
With this only Being our 6th Day of ownership we had not yet reviewed all staff positions. All staff person files have now been reviewed, and the prior experience/current experience has been verified in each staff file.
2025-07-10 Initial review 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of staff person files, the following items were found: 1} the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain acceptable verification of experience, education or training;

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WIth this Being only our 6th Day of ownership, and No one maintaining Files Before us, we will obtain accecpable proof of Education and childcare experience for Staff #1.
2025-07-10 Initial review 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 4.17.25. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.

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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS) who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This was only our 6th Day of ownership, and it seems No one was 'minding the store' for the past 6 months. We will obtain approved pediatric first Aid & CPR training for staff person #1. Until she Does she will Be with another staff person who Does have the training.
2025-07-10 Initial review 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #4 contains a NSOR dated 3.2.20 which is more than 60 months old [expired 3.2.25]. There is an application in the file for an updated NSOR dated 7.8.25. This person is outside of the provisional hire time requirement. The file of facility person #7 contains a NSOR dated 3.9.20 which is more than 60 months old [expired 3.9.25]. There is an application in the file for an updated NSOR dated 7.1.25. This person is outside of the provisional hire time requirement. The file of facility person #8 contains a NSOR dated 6.5.20 which is more than 60 months old [expired 6.5.25]. There is no application in the file for an updated NSOR. This person is outside of the provisional hire time requirement. The file of facility person #9 contains a NSOR dated 5.26.20 which is more than 60 months old [expired 5.26.25]. There is an application in the file for an updated NSOR dated 7.8.25. This person is outside of the provisional hire time requirement. The file of facility person #13 contains a NSOR dated 5.15.20 which is more than 60 months old [expired 5.15.25]. There is an application in the file for an updated NSOR dated 7.8.25. This person is outside of the provisional hire time requirement.

Correction Required: Facility person #4 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business [effective 7.10.25] because she/he does not have all the required clearances or requests for clearances. Facility person #7 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business [effective 7.10.25] because she/he does not have all the required clearances or requests for clearances. Facility person #8 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business [effective 7.10.25] because she/he does not have all the required clearances or requests for clearances. Facility person #9 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business [effective 7.10.25] because she/he does not have all the required clearances or requests for clearances. Facility person #13 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business [effective 7.10.25] because she/he does not have all the required clearances or requests for clearances.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
With this Being only our 6th Day of ownership, it would seem that no one was 'minding the store' over the last 6 months. We applied for New NSOR's and Removed staff from Care Positions until the clearance was Received. As each clearance is received, it will be placed in the appropriate staff file.
2025-07-10 Initial review 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: The outlet in the hallway next to the door to the playground did not have protective outlet covers. - corrected on site

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Outlet cover was placed into open socket on Day of inspection.
2025-07-10 Initial review 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: 1.] Playhouse w/blue roof- All corrected on site a Window next to the door had a hole big enough in which a finger could get stuck b Hole with cracks on the inside back wall c Broken emblem with jagged edges on the front of the house 2.] Trash can did not have a bag liner inside- corrected on site 3.] There was standing water in a container on the shelf- corrected on site 4.] Gate between the toddler playground and preschool playground had a hole in it- corrected on site 5.] The light covers in multiple rooms and hallway had evidence of dead bugs in them. 6.] It was observed that there were building supplies present in the multi-purpose 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrective actions will Be taken to fix the issues cited for Not Being in Good Repair and Free from visible Hazards. All were corrected the Day of inspection except Building supplies Present for an improvement Project in Two Days time [7-12]. Bugs will Be Removed from ceiling Lights.
2025-07-10 Initial review 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: The sinks in the Panda room were not observed to have a handwashing sign.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A Hand washing Sign will Be placed at the sinks.
2019-09-25 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed toys soiled in the school age and preschool child care space.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Classroom staff cleaned and sanitized toys in their classrooms. A cleaning schedule for all toys in the Pre-school and School Age Sharks classroom has been created. The Director and Asst. Director will be completing unannounced checks to be sure that toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children are clean and in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts
2019-09-25 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed damaged plaster and peeling paint in the school age child care space.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The wall in the School Age Sharks classroom has been patched and painted. Staff have been trained on the monthly health and safety checklist and how to report any issues found in their classroom.
2019-07-17 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 and 3 did not have a health assessment on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 1 and 3 have submitted a health assessment for their file. We will ensure that files are complete prior to employment from now on.
2019-07-17 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 and 3 did not have verification of education and experience on file at the time of inspection.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 and 3 have submitted a copy of their education and experience. We will ensure that files are complete prior to employment from now on.
2019-07-17 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 did not have a Pennsylvania State Police or Childline Clearance on file Staff 2 had a Volunteer Pennsylvania State Police Clearance and a Volunteer Childine clearance Staff 3 a Volunteer Pennsylvania State Police Clearance and a Volunteer Childine clearance Staff 4 had a Pennsylvania State Police Clearance for purpose "other" and an FBI clearance from the PA Department of Education.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person 1, 2, 3, 4, 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, 2, 3, 4,may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 has submitted their Pennsylvania State Police and Childline clearance. Staff 2 has submitted their Pennsylvania State Police and Childline clearance as employment. Staff 3 has submitted their Pennsylvania State Police clearance and a receipt for their Employment Childline clearance. Staff 4 has submitted their Pennsylvania State Police clearance for employment and receipt of their FBI clearance. We will ensure that files are complete prior to employment from now on.
2019-07-17 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed WhiteOut in School age childcare space marked "keep out of reach of children" 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WhiteOut has been removed from the School Age childcare room. We will keep anything marked "keep out of reach of children" inaccessible from now on.
2019-07-17 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed damaged plaster in the School Age child care space on the wall opposite the door and the wall to the left of the door.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Damaged plaster in the School Age classroom has been repaired by spackling. We will ensure that walls are repaired in a timely manner from now on.
2019-07-17 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a trashcan without a lid in the bathroom of the School Age child care space.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Trash with a lid has been placed in the bathroom of the School Age Sharks.
2019-03-11 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility director reported, and video that showed on 2/21/19 a child was handled roughly by staff person #1.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Conducted staff meeting to review code 3270.113 (b) with director. Asst. Director will serve in the capacity of coach for all staff. Monthly classroom observations and reflection time will be provided by the coach to model positive re-direction and positive interactions.
2018-09-06 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a soiled toy bus in the young toddler child care space.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The school bus was removed from the young toddler classroom. Regular inspection of toys and play equipment both indoors and outdoors will be kept clean and in good repair. Each classroom will develop a schedule to be sure no equipment is missed.
2018-09-06 Renewal 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information in the pre-school "Panda's" child care space had not been updated along with the master file.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All emergency contact information has been copied and added to the Pre-School Panda's classroom file. Going forward all emergency contact information will be copied and placed in classroom by the director or asst. director.
2018-09-06 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed unlabeled bottles of cleaner in infant and pre-k child care space.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Soap bottles in both the Baby Bunnies and Pre-K Penguins classrooms have been labeled. All staff will be responsible to label new spray bottles before using them in the classrooms. All cleaning materials and other toxic materials are stored in the original labeled container that specifies the content.
2018-09-06 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the changing table and mat in the infant room were soiled.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The changing table in the Baby Bunnies classroom was cleaned and staff were reminded to be sure they are cleaning under the changing pad after each diaper change. All classrooms will develop a cleaning schedule to keep the center clean and in good repair.
2018-07-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 - #5 did not have proof of education on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
High school diploma, transcripts, degrees or certificates of education will be collected and copied to place in all staff files at time of hire. The director and asst. director will review files to be sure all required paperwork is complete at time of scheduling new staff into ratios in the classrooms.
2018-07-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 had a TB test dated 5/28/18 but did not have an initial health assessment.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have an initial health assessment and TB at time of hire before being permitted to be in a classroom with children. The director and asst. director will review files to be sure all required paperwork is complete at time of scheduling new staff into ratios in the classrooms.
2018-07-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 - #5 did not have two written, non-family references on file.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will be required to provide two written, non family references from individual attesting to the person's suitability to be in a classroom with children. The director and asst. director will review files to be sure all required paperwork is complete at time of scheduling new staff into ratios in the classrooms.
2018-07-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 - #5 did not have documented emergency plan training on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The training on the emergency plan will be included in the new staff orientation. The new staff person will be required to sign and date the sign in sheet from the annual staff training for the emergency plan.
2018-07-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 did not have an FBI Clearance or proof of request for an FBI Clearance on file. Staff person #5

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #3 and #5 may not work in a child care position 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. 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 #3 and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will complete clearance applications on-line and provide proof of completion or provide a clearance dated with the past 5 years to be maintained in their file at time of hire. The director and asst. director will review files to be sure all required paperwork is complete at time of scheduling new staff into ratios in the classrooms.
2017-10-12 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed soiled toys in the toddler, school age and preschool rooms.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
taff were retrained on cleaning toys. Toys play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment will be cleaned and inspected for rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters or exposed bolts and clean and repair as needed.
2017-10-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5)/3270.124(b)(6) - Information re: special needs/Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include insurance or special needs information.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child`s special needs, as specified by the child`s parent, physician, physician`s assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contacts were returned to parents to complete the missing information. The Driector and Asst. Director will review and update the emergency contact information to be sure that all information is completed.
2017-10-12 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information was not udpated in the previous six months.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contacts were returned to parents to complete the missing information. The Director and Asst. Director will review and update the emergency contact information and financial agreement every six months or as soon as there is a change in the information.
2017-10-12 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility personell did not have written staff evaluations for the current year on 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director has completed a schedule to review the annual evaluation with each staff and review their self evaluation. The Director will observe each staff in November and April of each year. The staff will complete a self evaluation in June followed by an evaluation with the director to review performance evaluation.
2017-10-12 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The Pre-k room had a backpack with first-aid items in it but did not have a complete, cohesive, first aid kit.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We reviewed with the Pre-K staff the requirements for the first aid kit and had them arrange materials so they can be easily accessible in the back pack. Staff will keep an organized first aid kit to include the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable nonporous gloves.
2017-10-12 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a sticky substance on the refrigerator in the toddler room and soiled diaper changing tables in the toddler rooms.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff were trained on cleaning procedures of classroom and materials. Staff will routinely clean walls, floors, and surfaces to keep them clean and in good repair and free from visible hazards.
2017-10-12 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling paint and damaged plaster in the Pre-K room and the School Age room.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff repaired walls in the Pre-K room and the School age room with spackle. The staff will include a routine check of the walls for peeled or damaged plaster and complete a maintenance request for repair if needed.
2017-08-23 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 - #3 did not have a current health assessment on file.

Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All employees will obtain health assessments prior to working with children. Files will be checked by the director and cross checked by the assistant director to ensure compliance with 3270.192 from now on.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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