Zion Education Center
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Sunday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2025-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, there was a pack 'n play that was used by an infant that was not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The pack-and-play in the infant room has been labeled with the infant's name to ensure it is assigned to the correct child and used only by that child. |
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| 2025-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, there were two children on cots and a pack 'n play with an infant that lacked 2 feet of space on three sides. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The sleeping equipment in the infant room was rearranged to ensure that all cots and the pack-and-play have the required two feet of space on three sides. The necessary adjustments were completed immediately. |
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| 2025-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a 22 month old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 3rd Pneumococcal and Polio vaccinations being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by 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 #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 11-6-25 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 file for Child #1 has been reviewed, and the parent was informed that documentation of the required 3rd Pneumococcal and Polio vaccinations must be provided. The parent has been notified that Child #1 must be dismissed from and may only return once the immunization record is updated. The facility will follow dismissal policies in accordance with 28 Pa. Code § 27.77. |
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| 2025-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(8) Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked an agreement. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for Child #1 has been updated to include a completed agreement. The parent reviewed and signed the agreement, and the facility has retained a copy as required. |
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| 2025-11-06 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, there was a pack 'n play that was blocking an exit door from the room. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The pack-and-play that was blocking the exit door in the infant room has been removed from the doorway and relocated to an alternate wall to ensure the exit remains unobstructed at all times. |
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| 2024-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility and requires a current health assessment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health assessment form for child #1 was printed and filed in the student's folder with a physician signature dated June 13, 2024. |
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| 2024-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, an older toddler, had a health assessment that exceeded 12 months between assessments. 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent has been informed that the next health assessment must be completed and signed before the 12 month of the previous physical. |
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| 2024-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) - ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked an immunization record within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility and requires a current immunization record. Correction Required: 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. 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 #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 11-8-24 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 DHS inspector was shown an email in which the immunization record was sent electronically; but not printed. The email included the submission date, confirming that the record was provided by the parent prior to the inspection. The immunization record has since been printed and securely placed in the child's file to complete their record. |
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| 2024-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection, a copy of the physical was faxed from the health facility with documentation of staff #1 communicable disease results and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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| 2024-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 had an agreement that exceeded 6 months between parent updates. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the DHS inspection, the provider presented evidence of the parent's compliance, including a signed and updated agreement submitted by the family in September. To prevent delays in maintaining child records, the provider has implemented procedures to ensure that all documentation is immediately filed upon receipt. |
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| 2024-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have until 11-29-24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 completed the Pediatric first-aid/CPR training on Friday, November 15, 2024. |
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| 2024-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In the sensory room, there was peeling paint in one area on the front left wall. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director scraped the pealed paint and repainted the spot on the sensory room wall. |
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| 2023-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 11-16-23 at approximately 10:24 a.m. in the 3-4 year old room with a total of 9 children, staff person #7 identified 5 preschoolers in their group and volunteer #6 identified 4 preschoolers in their group. At the time of observation, volunteer #6 was functioning as a staff person and not as a volunteer. Upon further investigation, it was determined that volunteer #6 did not have the qualifications on file to be a staff person. As a result, 4 children were not assigned to a staff person responsible for supervision. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION: On November 16, immediately following the state inspection, the Director of Early Learning provided training to staff person #7 (newly hired) about assigning, identifying, and naming all 10 children in their group while complying with a preschool ratio of 10:1. The lead teacher will not assign any children from her group to a volunteer or any other facility person who does not have the qualification on file to serve as a staff person. |
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| 2023-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 had an initial health assessment that was dated over 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Family Enrollment Educator obtained a copy of child #5 current health assessment from the pediatrician. |
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| 2023-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a 2 year old, had an immunization record that lacked documentation of the 1st and 2nd doses of the Hepatitis A vaccination by age 23 months being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. 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 #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 11-16-23 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.) A letter was also received from the parent of #1 stating that they refused the hepatitis A vaccination. Documentation was sent to OCDEL on November 17, 2023. |
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| 2023-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(8) Description: Age appropriate screenings complete Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 had a health assessment that lacked a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health assessment. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Family Enrollment Educator obtained a corrected health assessment form which included a statement for child #4 that included age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. Documentation was submitted to OCDEL on November 17, 2023. |
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| 2023-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: In the infant/toddler room, there were diapers observed that were placed in a plastic bag inside the plastic-lined hands-free covered can that were not immediately thrown away in the hands-free covered can. Staff in the room stated that soiled diapers are placed in a plastic bag first, and then thrown away in the hands-free diapering can. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) As a result of the state inspection, the Lead infant/toddler room teacher ensured the Director of Early Learning that all disposable diapers will be immediately discarded in a hands-free covered trash can instead of placing them in a plastic bag before discarding. |
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| 2023-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 lacked a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment and requires a current tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method. 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. 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 Director of Early Learning was able to obtain a copy of staff person #3's tuberculosis screening by mantoux method that was administered before their initial employment. Documentation was forwarded to OCDEL within 24 hours on November 17th, 2023. |
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| 2023-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The file for volunteer #1 had a health assessment that said "Yes" to having any communicable diseases and lacked an explanation of the results of the examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director of Early Learning received a corrected health assessment form that confirmed volunteer #1 did not have a communicable disease. Documentation was submitted to OCDEL within 24 hours. |
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| 2023-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for volunteer #6 had one written, nonfamily reference and lacked a second written, nonfamily reference. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director of Early Learning obtained a second reference letter for facility person #6 and submitted it to OCDEL on November 17, 2023. |
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| 2023-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The files for staff person #3 and volunteer #4 had emergency plan training that exceeded a year between trainings. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director of Early Learning promptly addressed the emergency plan training violation on November 16, 2023 to ensure both staff #3 and volunteer #4 complete the training within one year of their previous session upon return from any leave of absence for illnesses and college breaks. |
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| 2023-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The operator's letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures lacked the accommodations for toddlers and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director of Early Learning promptly addressed the accommodations for toddlers and children with chronic medical conditions on November 16, 2023 by adding the following statement to the parent's emergency procedure letter: Zion Education Center will make specific arrangements that cater to toddlers and children with special needs or disabilities, as well as those with chronic medical conditions. Children falling under these categories will be under the supervision of Zion Education Center's staff or the child's Behavior Health Therapist, maintaining a 1:1 ratio. For toddlers, a 1:2 ratio will be observed, and staff members will assist by holding each toddler's hand during an emergency evacuation. A copy of the letter was submitted to OCDEL within 24 hours on November 17, 2023.. |
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| 2023-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #5 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #5 will have until 12-23-23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #5, staff person #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION: The Director of Early Learning was able to print the mandated reporter training documentation for Staff #5 to confirm that she did receive training within 90 days of hire and a copy was forwarded to OCDEL within 4 business day on November 22, 2023 |
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| 2023-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for volunteer #4 lacked a current FBI clearance updated within the last 60 months. The file for volunteer #6 lacked an NSOR verification certificate at their start date and requires a current NSOR verification certificate. The file for volunteer #1 had an FBI clearance and NSOR verification certificate that were dated after their start date. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Volunteer #4 and Volunteer #6 may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director of Early Learning was able to obtain documentation of volunteer #4's FBI clearance and volunteer #6 NSOR verification certificate and forwarded to OCDEL within 24 hours on November 17, 2023. All volunteers have updated clearances. Volunteer #4 and #6 did not return to the facility until the clearances were received. |
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| 2023-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2, functioning as a staff person, lacked verification of education/experience to qualify as a staff person. The file for volunteer #6, observed to be supervising children, and therefore functioning as a staff person, lacked verification of education/experience to qualify as a staff person. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director of Early Learning was able to obtain verification of staff person #2's transcripts from Indiana University of Pennsylvania within 3 business days and forwarded a copy of the qualifications to OCDEL. Volunteer #6 will function as a volunteer moving forward. |
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| 2023-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: The eating area, which is measured child care space, lacked a first-aid kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER'S PLAN OF CORRECTION: The Director of Early Learning placed a first aid kit in the eating area during the state inspection on November 16th to ensure we were in compliance with 3270.75(a) |
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| 2023-11-16 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: In the sensory room, there were multiple areas of peeling paint on the right wall. In the remote classroom, there was one area of peeling paint on the front wall to the right of the outlet. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director of Early Learning scraped and painted the peeling areas in the sensory room and remote classroom during the state inspection on November 16, 2023 to ensure we were in compliance with code 3270.77(a) |
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| 2022-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked the name of the health insurance and the policy number. 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 family of child #2 was contacted to obtain a copy of the student's health insurance card to add the health insurance and policy number to the emergency form on file. |
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| 2022-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a 3 year old, had an immunization record that lacked documentation of the 2nd dose of the Hepatitis A vaccination by age 23 months in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director was able to schedule an emergency physical for child #1 to obtain a 2nd dose of the Hepatitis A vaccination. |
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| 2022-11-30 | 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 emergency plan lacked requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training and continuity of operations according to federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii). 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.) A Continuity of Operation Plan template and checklist were utilized to ensures that Zion Education Center has planned for ways to provide essential childcare services when normal operations are disrupted. Volunteer emergency preparedness training was added to the emergency plan. |
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| 2022-11-30 | 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 facility person #5 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The physical for facility #5 was scheduled and completed, although it was 1 day after the expiration date. The facility person was next appointment was added to Google calendar with an alert 60 days before their next health assessment is due. |
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| 2022-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for volunteer #2 had a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method that was dated after initial employment at the facility. 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 tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method for volunteer #2 was scheduled, completed and placed in the staff file folder. The documentation will remain on file at Zion Education Center. |
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| 2022-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(2) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(2) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan lacked a plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility plan was updated to include the map and route followed for the evacuation of children to a location away from the facility. |
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| 2022-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan lacked a plan that provides for accommodations for 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 facility plan will be updated to include accommodations for toddlers; including 2 toddler staff who will hold the hands of 4 older toddlers. Young toddlers, who are unable to walk, will be held in their arms of additional facility staff with a ratio of 1:1. The plan has been updated to include children with disabilities, who will receive 1:1 care in transport by their assigned behavior health technicians. |
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| 2022-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked documentation of sending a copy of the updated emergency plan to the county emergency management agency. 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.) The facility director contacted Mercer County Emergency Management to provide a copy of our emergency plan to review annually. |
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| 2022-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 had mandated reporter trainings dated 5-26-17 and 11-28-22 that were over 5 years between trainings. 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 #4 will complete the mandated reporter training according to Child Protective Service Laws. |
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| 2022-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The files for staff person #1 and #3 had a Department of Education FBI clearance and lacked a DHS FBI clearance. The file for volunteer #2 had an NSOR verification certificate that was dated after their start date. The file for facility person #5 lacked a current state police clearance. The file for staff person #6, hired provisionally, lacked the out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks or application for the registry checks at their start date and requires current out of state Sex Offender and Child Abuse & Neglect registry checks. (See LIS CODE SHEET) 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. Staff Person #1, Staff Person #3, Staff Person #5, and Staff Person #6 may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 and #3 completed their FBI clearance through the DHS system and printed their correct clearance for their files. Staff #5 Act 34 was misfiled but a new application was submitted to have a current ACT 34 on file. Staff #6 contacted the state of Ohio to obtain a copy of their out of state clearances. All staff (1, 3, 5, and 6) could not work at the facility until the requested paperwork had been received. |
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| 2022-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint in one area in the back hall to the right of the exit door. In the infant/toddler room, there was peeling paint in multiple areas including on the back wall above the play kitchen, the back wall and corner near the easel, and the back wall on the right, and there was damaged plaster and paint on the right wall. In the large preschool/pre-k room, there was peeling paint in multiple areas on the front right wall. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The small areas of peeling paint were fixed by a contractor using spackling and paint in the hallway, I/T room, and pre-k room. |
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| 2022-11-30 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days on multiple occasions within the last year including with the most recent tests on 10-14-22 and 11-16-22. 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.) The facility director contacted the fire department for instructions on how to self-test the fire system, manually, without the assistance of the fire department according to their availability. The facility director will ensure that the fire detection system is tested at least once every 30 days to ensure the interconnected system requirements are met moving forward. |
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| 2021-11-17 | 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 most recent health report in the file for Child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care 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 facility director will provide the correct health assessment form to the child's parent and have it returned to the facility with 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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| 2021-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #1 did not contain documentation of a flu shot administered within the past 12 months or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility director will obtain an updated written verification from the parent or physician that documents administration of or exemption from a flue shot. |
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| 2021-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person's #2, #3, #4, and #8 exceeded 24 months between assessments. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current health assessments have been received and filed and the facility director will ensure that health assessment forms do not exceed 24 month following the date of the physician's signature. |
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| 2021-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain documentation of Fire Safety Training conducted within the past 12 months: 9/28/20. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #2 will attend fire safety training and documentation will be added to her file. |
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| 2021-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #5, who has been working at the facility for more than 90 days (6/3/21), did not include documentation of certification in Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #5 will complete Pediatric First Aid/CPR training and documentation will be placed in her file. |
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| 2021-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | 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 most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the files for the following staff persons exceeded 60 months between trainings: Staff Person #1: 11/11/15-10/24/21. Staff Person #3: 10/19/15-10/7/21. Staff Person #7: 4/2/16-4/10/21. 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.) Current Mandated Reporter Training is on file and the facility director will ensure full compliance not to exceed 60 months between current training in new training. |
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| 2021-11-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The most recent required clearances in the following Staff Files exceeded 60 months between clearances: Staff Person #2: State Police: 5/10/16-10/29/21. Child Abuse: 9/28/15-11/23/20. Staff Person #6: State Police: 2/9/16-5/21/21. 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 facility director has current clearances on file and will make sure all clearances have not exceeded 60 months between the previous and current clearance. |
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| 2019-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The two blue round tables in the Synergy/School Age room were loose. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The table legs were tightened. Zion Education Center will assure that all furniture is stable, durable, and safe for use by all children |
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| 2019-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the policy number of the child's medical insurance. 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.) Child's policy number was added on their emergency contact form. Zion Education Center will include the health insurance coverage and policy number of each childs medical insurance on the childs emergency contact information form. |
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| 2019-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the addresses to whom the child can 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.) Information was added to the child's emergency contact form. Zion Education Center will assure the names, addresses, and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent, whom the child can be released to, is included on the emergency contact forms for each child. |
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| 2019-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 and #5 both contain initial health assessments that were obtained more than 60 days after enrollment date. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Zion Education Center will provide the parents of enrolled children with an initial health assessment form and require the parent to have it completed no more than 60 days after enrollment date. |
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| 2019-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 all had immunization records that were lacking the annual flu shot. The file for Child #5 also had an immunization record that was lacking 3 doses of the HIB vaccine. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated immunization records were submitted or letters of exemption were submitted. Zion Education Center will assure that all childrens immunization records contain complete and updated vaccine records, and proof of an annual flu shot, or a written valid reason as to why the flu shot is being refused, to ensure all children are in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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| 2019-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Pre-K Room there was an inhaler that did not have signed written parental permission to administer the medication. Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All required items were submitted and will be on file. Zion Education Center will have a signed written parental permission form accessible for staff to administer prescribed medication to students according to the instructions on the prescription label. |
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| 2019-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The inhaler in the Pre-K Room was expired. 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.) Inhaler was sent home and a new one was brought in. Zion Education Center will assure all medication has the original label with a current date and is stored in accordance with the manufacturers or health professionals instructions on the original label. |
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| 2019-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 contained a health assessment that was conducted after their start date and is lacking TB results. The file for Staff #4 contained a TB test result that was done after the staff's start date. The file for Staff #5 contained a health assessment that was completed after the staff's start date. 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.) Zion Education Center will assure that ALL facility persons contain a completed health assessment, on file, including TB test results, that is conducted within 12 months prior their initial start date. |
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| 2019-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained a health assessment that was lacking the statement that their was an assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Zion Education Center will assure all staff have a completed standard adult health assessment form, provided by our facility, with the physicians signature verifying the staff persons suitability to provide child care. |
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| 2019-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 was lacking documentation of initial or annual emergency plan training. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Zion Education Center will 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. Zion Education Center will document the date of all facility persons who receive the training and keep it on file at the facility. |
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| 2019-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 was lacking annual firesafety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Zion Education Center will assure that all staff participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire professional. All staff persons and volunteers will receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use if the facilitys fire extinguishers. |
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| 2019-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #6 was lacking a child abuse clearance and also contained an FBI clearance that was lacking the rap sheet. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 6 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All documentation for Staff #6 was submitted. Zion Education Center will assure that all staff have a child abuse clearance and an FBI clearance with an attached rap sheet at the facility as to comply with the CPSL and with chapter 3490. |
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| 2019-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was no first aid kit located in the sensory room. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Zion Education Center will supply a first-aid kit in the sensory room and assure all child care spaces contain a first-aid kit. |
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| 2019-11-21 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Handwashing signs were lacking above both toilets in the two restrooms in 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.) Zion Education Center will post hand washing signs above all toilets in the restrooms at the facility to assure all faculty persons and able children wash their hands after toileting and before eating. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the School-Age room there was a strip on one of the shelves that was broken off causing sharp areas that could potentially cut a child playing around it. 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 sharp spot on the shelf was taped. Now and in the future all equipment will be in good repair. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There were some foam blocks located in the Pre-K room that had bite marks in them, making them a possible choking hazard if a child were to bite a piece off. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Blocks with bite marks were removed. Now and in the future there will be no foam with bite marks in them. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained a fee agreement that was not signed by the parent. 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.) Will get parents signature on fee agreement. Now and in the future all fee agreements will have a parent's signature on them. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #5 contained a fee agreement that was lacking the amount of the fee. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fee amount was written in on the fee agreement. Now and in the future all fee agreements will be completed and checked over. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #5 contained a fee agreement that was lacking the date to which the fee was due to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Date fee is to be paid was written in on fee agreement. Now and in the future all fee agreements will be completed and double checked. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 all contained original fee agreement forms. The original is to go to the parent and a copy placed in the file. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Originals went to the parent and copy placed in file. In the future all original fee agreements will go to parents and copies will be placed in the files. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking written signed consent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent signature will be obtained. In the future all emergency contact forms will be double checked for completeness. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency transportation plan was posted in the main board of the center, however it was not posted in each licensed room. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency transportation plan was posted in each childcare space. In the future the transportation plan will remain posted in each childcare space. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained a fee agreement and emergency contact form that were lacking 6 month updates. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the informationA parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent's signature will be obtained to confirm a 6 month update to both the emergency contact and fee agreement. In the future all emergency contact forms and fee agreements will be updated every six months. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4, a preschool aged child, contained a health assessment that was more than 12 months old. 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.) An updated health assessment will be obtained for Child #4. In the future all preschool aged children will have updated health assessments on file at least every 12 months. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was an epi-pen located on the top shelf in the kitchen/eating area that had an expiration date of January, 2019. 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 epi-pen will be sent home with the child. In the future there will be no expired medications on the premises. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking signed written consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent's signature will be obtained on the emergency contact form. In the future all forms will be double checked for completeness. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The sink in the kitchen/eating area where the kids was their hands upon arrival to the classroom, had hot water that read at 118 degrees. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Access to hot water was shut off. In the future no hot water will be over 110 degrees. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in room #6, the Library, was located down on the counter which was accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) First aid kit was moved out of reach of children. In the future first aid kits will not be accessible to children. |
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| 2019-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The restroom right beside the kitchen area was lacking a handwashing sign above the toilet. 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.) Handwashing sign will be posted near toilet area and will remain there now and in the future. |
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| 2018-10-16 | Initial review | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the Library was lacking a pair of 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A pair of scissors was immediately placed in the first aid kit in the Library. In the future all first aid kits will have all of the required items. |
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| 2018-10-16 | Initial review | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The double doors in the back and the single door in the front were lacking visual identification. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Visual identification was immediately placed on each door. In the future all glass located in a heavy traffic area will have visual identification on them. |
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