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About the Provider
early care and education teachers improve their reading and writing skills.
early care and education teachers improve the quality of care for children in early childhood education and care centers.
parents add or expand child literacy activities at home or in family literacy programs.
parents and early childhood education centers enhance their communications.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-08-10 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed loose hinges creating pinch points on the wooden houseware cabinets in the main preschool room. Observed a cracked pink slide with rough edges on a slide in the preschool play area. 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.) We tightened the hinges on the wooden houseware cabinets. We are removing the cracked slide from the playground. |
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| 2026-08-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact information for child file #1 did not contain the complete release address for all of the people to whom the child could 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.) We informed the parent they needed to add addresses to the people that the child can be released to. They provided us with the names and addresses for the people that the child could be released to. |
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| 2026-08-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2, a preschool child, contains a most recent health assessment which is dated more than 22 months ago. 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.) The parent returned a recent health assessment for the child that is current. |
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| 2026-08-10 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility was unable to provide documentation of having a shaken baby/ abusive head trauma/ child maltreatment policy at the time of the inspection. 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.) We located the shaken baby/abusive head trauma/child maltreatment policy in a binder and placed the binder in a known location so we can provide it at the time of inspection. |
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| 2026-08-10 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have documentation of the emergency plan addressing the continuity of operations after an emergency has taken place. 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.) We have added a location to our emergency plan for the continuity of operations for after an emergency takes place at our location. |
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| 2026-08-10 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Observed an electrical outlet on a power cord, next to the printer in the middle preschool room, which did not have a protective receptacle cover. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We placed a protective receptacle cover on the outlet that was not covered. |
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| 2026-08-10 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Observed a spray bottle on a high shelf in the toddler room which did not have the contents of the bottle specified and labeled on the bottle. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We labeled the bottle that it contained water and removed it from the shelf and stored it back in the kitchen. |
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| 2026-08-10 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 pieces of sharp metal, from window replacements, accessible to children in the outdoor play area. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We gathered up the sharp pieces of metal and placed them in the garbage. |
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| 2026-08-10 | 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: Observed a secondary door leading from the school age room was obstructed with a table inside the room and several toys in the hallway outside the door. 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.) We moved the toys and the table away from the secondary door leading into the room to provide an exit. |
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| 2025-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2, who was a young toddler when the updated health assessment was due, contained an updated health report which was obtained 11 months after the previous valid health assessment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will make sure that the parents of young toddlers have a child health report to be completed every 6 months. |
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| 2025-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 did not contain updated written verification of the MMR or varicella immunizations 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. 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.) We have talked to the child parent and they are working on getting an updated shot record with the shot or a physicians note. |
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| 2025-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have documentation of submitting the annual written traffic letter to local traffic safety authorities. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have completed the annual traffic letter and have mailed it to the local safety authorities. |
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| 2025-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have documentation of conducting an emergency drill within the previous 12 months. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have printed out the form and are going to conduct an emergency drill annually. |
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| 2025-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Observed the file for facility person #1(see LIS code sheet) contained a disclosure form which was signed after their first day participating with the children and was also the previous version of the disclosure form which was not valid after 2/1/25. Observed facility person #1, who has resided outside of Pennsylvania within the previous 5 years, did not contain a valid Maryland child abuse clearance. Observed staff file #2 (see LIS code sheet) contained a disclosure statement which was the previous version of the disclosure form which was not valid after 2/1/25. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -1 and 2- may not work in a childcare position at the facility until correct disclosure forms are signed. Staff #1 also needs a valid Maryland child abuse clearance to return as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility persons were given the correct disclosure form to complete and the correct date was used on the form. The facility person is obtaining the results for the Maryland child abuse clearance. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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| 2025-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #2 did not contain documentation of 2 years of experience with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We updated the staff file for staff #2 to have the correct documentation of 2 years of experience. We added the hours she was missing to her file to have the correct number of hours. |
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| 2025-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: Observed a small pokeweed plant by the front corner in the outdoor play area. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will remove the plant from coming through the fence and dispose of it in the garbage. |
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| 2025-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Observed multiple spots of peeling paint on the beige doors on the building in the outdoor play area. 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.) We will scape all the peeling paint off of the doors and throw away the peeling paint. |
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| 2025-03-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed a sand table which contained standing water in the toddler outdoor play area. 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.) We removed the standing water from the sand table. The cover for the sand table was placed on top of the table. |
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| 2025-03-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Observed electrical outlets on a power strip in the front room which did not have protective receptacle covers. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We placed protective receptacle covers over the two electrical outlets that were missing covers. |
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| 2025-03-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed in the outdoor toddler play area, trash and a torn and damaged rubber mat. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We removed the trash and the rubber mat. All the items were removed and thrown away. |
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| 2025-03-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Observed a spot of damaged plaster accessible to children in a storage area of the middle room. 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.) We placed a gate at the storage area to ensure that children are not accessible to that area. |
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| 2025-03-13 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Observed the documented fire drills revealed that one time (11/5/24-1/7/25) the fire drill was conducted more than 60 days apart. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We were closed the day the drill should have been completed due to weather. We will conduct the drill prior to the days we will be closed to ensure that that are completed every 60 days. |
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| 2024-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed three rest mats with peeling covers and exposed foam in the preschool room. Observed in the toddler play area, a broken green plastic tote and rough edge on the side of a mobile slide. 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 broken basket and mobile were removed and placed in the garbage for removal from the site. The nap mats with exposed foam will be disposed of in the trash as well. |
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| 2024-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, an older toddler, contained a most recent health assessment which is dated more than 18 months ago (1/2/23). 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.) The parent was notified and a new health assessment form was provided to the parent to be filled out by their child's physician. |
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| 2024-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, contained an updated criminal background clearance and updated child abuse clearance which were dated more than 60 months after the two previous valid clearances. 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.) We will complete clearances in a more time efficient manner. Staff #1 has all current valid clearances at this time.The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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| 2024-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed hand sanitizer, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children on a low shelf in the school-age room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hand sanitizer was moved to a high teacher shelf in the closet. |
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| 2024-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: Observed one window in the upstairs school-age room which was not restricted to 6 or fewer inches. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The window crank was removed and placed on high shelving only accessible to adults. |
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| 2024-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: Observed the first-aid kit in the school-age room did not contain sterile gauze. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Sterile gauze was replaced in the the first aid kit in the school age room. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed a green big block with a peeling cover in the toddler area of the preschool room. Observed in the toddler play area, two broken plastic toy shovels. Observed on the porch leading to the preschool play area a blue and green broken plastic bucket and a toy shelf which had detached trim. Observed in the preschool play area, the blue roof plastic playhouse which had a detached side. 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.) Green block in toddler area will be have opening covered. Broken toys will be disposed of. The playhouse with a blue roof will have side reattached properly. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Observed two drawers in the front room which had objects smaller than 1 inch in a diameter, due to failed child safety locks these items were accessible to older toddlers receiving care in that room. 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.) No small items will be kept in drawers that have insufficient or no child locks. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, 2, and 3 did not contain a child service report written within the previous 6 months. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child service reports will be added to the child files. |
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| 2023-08-08 | 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: Observed staff file #4, contained a child abuse clearance dated after staff #4 first day working in a childcare position. Observed staff file #4 contained a NSOR verification letter dated after staff #4 first day working in a childcare position. Observed staff file #4, did not contain copies of the applications for the child abuse clearance or the NSOR verification letter. Observed staff file #4 contained a disclosure statement which was not signed by a witness. 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 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.) Disclosure statement has been signed and witnessed with current date. All copies of clearances are in the employee file including child abuse, disclosure statement, and other documents as required by Chapter 3490 and CPSL. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, 2, and 3 contained written evaluations which were completed more than 12 months after the previous valid written evaluation. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director has noted the date in which staff evaluations were completed in 2023 and will have the 2024 evaluations completed prior to the year deadline. All staff listed have a current valid evaluation. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Observed electrical outlets which did not have protective receptacle covers, on a power cord in the upstairs school age room which is used by preschool children. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Protective covers will be placed on the exposed outlet in the upstairs classroom. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed hand sanitizer labeled keep out of the reach of children, on a table in the upstairs school age room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hand sanitizer was made inaccessible to children and will be kept in an inaccessible area to children. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: Observed the hot air hand dryer in the children's bathroom, was providing heated air which exceeded 110 degrees. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hot hand dryer will have temperature lowered to under 110 degrees. |
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| 2023-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed a piece of detached/loose trim on the drawers in the front room. Observed in the preschool play area a gutter pipe which was not connected and had sharp edges. Observed a wooden plywood board attached to the building had splintering edges. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Trim piece on drawers in front room will be securely attached. Gutter pipe will be covered. The wooden board will be replaced to prevent |
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| 2023-08-08 | 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: Observed a wooden plywood board attached to the building which had peeling paint. Observed a spot of peeling paint on the metal fence. 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.) Wooden plywood board will be replaced. Peeling paint on metal fence will be repaired and cleaned. |
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| 2023-08-08 | 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: Observed the documentation for the fire alarm testing revealed that 4 times in the previous 12 months the alarm testing was completed more than 30 days apart. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire detection devices were tested at the inspection and the alarm testing will be completed no more than 30 days apart. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours Noncompliance Area: On 9/26/22 the director informed the certification representative of an incident in which a child went to the emergency room. The facility immediately notified the parent, but did not notify the department within 24 hours and did not submit the written report to the department within 72 hours. 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.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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This noncompliance has been resolved by sending in the incident report to the state. |
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| 2022-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Observed an accessible unlocked low drawer in the front room, where toddlers receive care, had multiple small objects less than 1 inch in diameter. 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.) The accessible drawer in the front room is now locked. |
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| 2022-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: Observed a heavy shelf in the upstairs hallway which was not securely anchored to the wall. 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.) Heavy shelf in upstairs hallway is anchored to the wall. |
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| 2022-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: Observed the agreement for child file #2 and #3 did not specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children #2 and #3 have correct date of child's admission. |
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| 2022-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) - Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) Description: Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact information for child #4 did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care and did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. 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 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.) Child #4's record has been updated and signed. |
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| 2022-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact information for child file #1 and #4 did not contain the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Observed child file #4 did not contain the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children #1 and #4 have been updated with complete addresses of every individual. Telephone numbers have also been added. |
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| 2022-08-08 | 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: Observed the updated health assessment for child #2 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.) Child #2's file has been updated to include that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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| 2022-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #4 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. 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.) Child #4's file has been updated to have written verification of ongoing flu vaccines. |
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| 2022-08-08 | 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: Observed staff file #4 contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 resigned prior to inspection summary report. |
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| 2022-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #2 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 has two written, nonfamily references in their file. |
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| 2022-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 contained documentation of annual training in the emergency plan which was conducted more than 12 months after the previous 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.) All staff has been trained and updated on the emergency plan. |
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| 2022-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 contained documentation of fire safety training which was conducted more than 12 months after the previous fire safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff has been trained in fire safety. |
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| 2022-08-08 | 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 #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire(see LIS code sheet): 3270.31.(f)(10) Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31.(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #5 will have until 9/10/22 to complete the required 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 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.) Staff person #5 has completed the pre-service training. |
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| 2022-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #2, did not contain a CPSL required signed disclosure statement to be in the file prior to the first day interacting with children. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 2-- may not work in a child care position at the facility until a valid signed disclosure statement is in the file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff number 2 has signed required disclosure statement. |
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| 2022-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(1) - HS/GED + 30 credits | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(1) Description: HS/GED + 30 credits Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #2 did not contain documentation of 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff number 2 has documentation of 30 credit hours from an accredited college in early childhood education. |
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| 2022-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Observed an electrical outlet in the art room which did not have a protective receptacle cover. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Outlet in art room has a safety receptacle cover. |
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| 2022-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency telephone numbers were not posted by the telephone in the middle room and the art room. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency telephone list is placed by the telephone the middle room and the art room. |
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| 2022-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: Observed the first aid kit in the art room did not have nonporous gloves. 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.) Art room first aid kit has nonporous gloves. |
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| 2022-08-08 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed a detached ceiling tile in the art room. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ceiling tile in the art room has been fixed. |
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