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I always feel my kids are well taken care of during the day while I’m at work since my daughter started in 2015 and my son in 2019. Maureen the owner is always making updates to the center and changing up the toys so the kids don’t get bored. My daughter will be starting Kindergarten in the fall and I feel her teacher has been working hard at getting her and the other kids well prepared. Maureen strives for consistency with caregivers so the kids can have familiar faces every day. She only hires people she feels are a good fit. The yard outside is nice and big, and the lower part of the yard can experience some partial flooding due to the nearby creek rising after very heavy rains, but it is a very rare occurrence and this has never been a concern of mine as it is far from the center and the children wouldn’t be outside in these cases. My daughter always tells me I pick her up too early at the end of day because she has so much fun she doesn’t want to leave! I highly recommend this center. It is affordable, clean, and well run.
My child went here for 4+ years. He was always well cared for and they taught him plenty to have him ready for school. It's a great place and I would definitely recommend it!
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About the Provider
Emphasis is placed on structured activities throughout the day that promote your child to grow and learn in a positive surrounding. To make sure each child is challenged to reach her potential intellectually, socially and developmentally, we have small class sizes. Your child has his own designated classrom and teacher to ensure that every child receives more individualized care. We believe when a child has consistency and predictability every day, they thrive. This is something you will find unique to our center.
We foster a close relationship with the families at our center. We encourage parents to drop in or give us a call to discuss their child.
At It's All About Kids we want you to be more than just comfortable in choosing us for your child care needs. We want you to be excited about your choice.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:45 AM - 6:00 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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| 2025-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Th protective foam on the cabinet located next to the changing table in the purple toddler classroom was observed to be exposed and peeling, and accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. 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 piece of bumper that is referred to in the violation was removed and/or repaired on the day of the inspection. Since that time the foam bumpers on all of the shelves have been inspected and repaired or replaced. |
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| 2025-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:45 am in the purple toddler classroom, a child was observed to be sleeping in a pack and play which was against the wall and against another pack and play. At about 11:00 am, in the same classroom, a child was sleeping in a pack and play which was against the wall and approximately 11 inches from another pack and play. The rest equipment did not have at least 2 feet on 3 sides while in use. 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 room containing the pack and plays had plenty of space for the sleeping children's bedding to have 3 sides with two feet. The pack and play was moved when it was called to the staff's attention. |
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| 2025-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement of child #3 did not contain the arrive and departure times of the child. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's departure time and arrival time was added to the agreement. |
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| 2025-12-12 | 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: The emergency contact information of child #3 and #5 did not contain the addresses of the release persons designated by the child's parent. 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.) Addresses were added to the existing emergency contacts for both children. |
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| 2025-12-12 | 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 of child #4, identified as a preschool age child (see LIS code sheet), contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 12 months apart (4/25/2024 and 5/5/2025). 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.) Parents are required to submit children's health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschooler. |
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| 2025-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(2) Description: Written instructions Noncompliance Area: An albuterol canister located within a prescription box in the preschool classroom had a different expiration date (11/2026) than the date listed on its accompanying box (11/2025), confirming the albuterol was not the item originally dispensed in that specific box which contained the prescriber's instructions for administration. 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.) The parent was notified that the prescription on the child's albuterol was past the expiration date. The prescribed medicine was not past parent was given the medicine and the container until the situation can be corrected. At this time they are in consult with their pharmacist has to how to rectify the situation as they do not have any non expired boxes to hold the unexpired medication. We will accept the new medication once a new script box is received. |
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| 2025-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: In the kitchen, Tylenol labeled for child #6 had an expiration date of 9/2025. 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 Tylenol was returned to the parent at pick up. No new medication has been received. |
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| 2025-12-12 | 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 health assessment of staff #4 was dated 1/4/2024, more than 12 months prior to their start date at the facility. 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 member #4 provided an updated health assessment as soon as her provider was able to accommodate her. |
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| 2025-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In an unlocked drawer in the preschool classroom, a screwdriver and 2 staple removers with sharp "teeth" were accessible to children in care. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The screwdriver and the staple removers were immediately removed from the drawer. |
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| 2025-12-12 | 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 of staff #4 contained the "Record Check Details" for the PA criminal history check but lacked an official certificate with a "Pennsylvania State Police" seal, making it an incomplete clearance. Consecutive mandated reporter trainings of staff #5 were dated more than 60 months apart (10/22/2020 and 11/17/2025). 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. Facility Person #4 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.) The file of staff member #4 was corrected on the date of the inspection. Since the old clearance was not able to be produced from the state a new state police clearance was applied for and received and placed in the file. |
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| 2025-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:40 am, 8 children were observed in the purple toddler classroom. When asked to identify the group of children in their respective supervisory group, staff #1 identified 3 young toddlers and 2 infants while staff #2 identified 2 young toddlers. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Although both staff members in the above mentioned group were both aware of how many infants and how many toddlers were in the group they did not respond correctly when asked to identify their children. They identified the children on their part of the room rather than the children in their group. This concept was explained to them. They both understand that in the future each will identify the children they are actually responsible for instead of how many children are in their area of the room. At no point were the children out of ratio or unsupervised by the caregivers in charge of that room at that time. |
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| 2025-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the unlocked closet in the preschool classroom, 2 bottles of Swiffer Jet cleaning solution were on the floor by the door, and an additional bottle was in the mop, all accessible to children in care. 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.) The lock on the closet was immediately locked. |
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| 2025-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: In a cabinet in the kitchen, a spray bottle of liquid was not labeled with its contents. When asked, staff #3 identified the contents as a mixture of bleach and water. 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.) The bottle containing the bleach and water solution was immediately labeled by the staff person in charge of filling the bottles each morning. |
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| 2025-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.81 Description: Glass Noncompliance Area: The bottom area of the glass wall in the blue toddler classroom did not contain visual strips. 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.) Stocking were hung on the glass so that they created a visual strip to keep children from walking into the glass. |
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| 2025-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: In the preschool classroom, child #1 did not wash their hands after using 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.) Children in the upstairs classrooms are always told to wash their hands after using the bathroom. During the inspection one of the supervisors must have noticed a child not washing their hands in the bathroom. Time had passed before the caregiver was notified and she did not notice at the time. The child had washed her hands since using the bathroom when getting ready for lunch. |
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| 2024-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the preschool classroom refrigerator displayed a temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A thermometer was purchased to replace the broken thermometer. |
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| 2024-12-17 | 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 file of staff #6 did not contain a completed health assessment prior to working with children at the facility (see LIS code sheet). 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.) The staff member #6 had a health assessment on her second day of work (the day of the inspection). She did not have it done prior to work. She did not return to work with the children until her assessment was completed and a copy in her file. |
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| 2024-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #6 did not contain a completed tuberculosis screening prior to working with children at the facility (see LIS code sheet). 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #6 did have the blood drawn for her TB test and the results were recorded on 12/23/24. Because of her birthplace she needed to have a different form of TB test done. The results took longer than the typical 48-72 hours. The information is in her file. |
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| 2024-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the recent consecutive emergency plan trainings for staff #1 and #2 exceeded 12 months. 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.) Existing staff will be trained within every 12 month period |
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| 2024-12-17 | 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 #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR 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 #3 will have until 1/7/2025 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 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 #3, staff persons #3 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 member #3 was retrained by a certified First Aid and Cpr instructor on 12/18/24. The new card has the word pediatric in the title of the certificate. |
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| 2024-12-17 | 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 file of staff #3 contained a volunteer child abuse clearance and a disclosure statement which was dated 8/27/2024, after their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet). The file of staff #6 contained a disclosure statement which was not dated. 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. Facility Person #3 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 member emailed me the correct child abuse clearance. She had both clearances in her file at home. She brought a physical copy with her when she began her shift at 3:00 the day of the inspection. |
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| 2024-12-17 | 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 of staff # 5, identified as an assistant group supervisor, did not have documentation to support their qualifications for the position. 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.) Staff #5 was demoted to an aid rather than assuming her former position of an assistant group supervisor. She will remain an aide until she can produce the additional hours. She worked for us in the past but her file has been misplaced. |
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| 2024-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: A container of disinfecting wipes, which did not have its original label, was not labeled with its contents. 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.) The cleaning material was clearly marked at the inspection. |
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| 2024-12-17 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the toddler classroom (with the windowed wall) did not contain soap. 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.) Soap was purchased and put into the first aid container the next day. |
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| 2024-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.103 Description: Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In the young toddler room with young toddlers present in the room, there was a green fabric turtle play climber mat that had multiple areas with holes and small pieces of fabric coming apart with a diameter of less than 1 inch that were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. 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. 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 turtle was put in the dumpster. |
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| 2024-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a young toddler, lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 6 months. 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. 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 was required to turn in the 18 month well visit. |
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| 2024-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On the outdoor play space, there were 2 metal stakes in the ground near the back fence with each stake inside of a fence around a tree. The stakes each had sharp edges on the top of the stakes that were accessible to children. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The stakes inside each of the two fences were addressed. Each stake was covered with heavy duty tape to ensure they posed no threat. They were not easily accessible to children as they were inside the fence that surrounded a newer tree. The tree is now 3 years old. |
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| 2024-02-23 | 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: On the outdoor preschool play space, the top wooden step and railing near the door had multiple areas of peeling paint. In the infant room, there was one area of peeling paint 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 outdoor porch was sanded- both the railing and the floor. The floor was covered with mats. The infant room wall was sanded and repainted. |
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| 2023-08-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: * * * On 8-9-23 at approximately 2:30 p.m., it was observed from the front door of the facility through the window of the door that a child was alone in the lunch room setting out plates at a table without a staff person physically present in the room with the child. When the child observed the certification representative at the front door, the child appeared to talk to someone through the wall cutout in the room to the kitchen, and then staff person #1 walked into the lunch room and opened the front door. The young school-age child was observed alone for approximately 10-15 seconds. Correction Required: The operator will conduct monthly staff meetings for a period of at least 3 months with all staff required to attend. The staff meeting agenda will include discussing supervision/ratio citations within the last year and a review of regulations 3270.51, 3270.52, and 3270.113 pertaining to supervision and ratio. Each month, the legal entity is required to send the staff meeting agenda and participants list to the DHS office within a week after the date of the staff meeting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This is the same incident as sighted in Pa code chapter 3270.51. The child was alone for only seconds as the staff person was just gathering a snack to then be in the observed area with the child. The child was given a head start after being handed the plates. The child did announce that someone was at the door. Staff person #1 was not the closest staff member to the child in the entry. There was a staff member within feet of the child. |
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| 2023-08-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: * * On 8-9-23 at approximately 2:30 p.m., it was observed from the front door of the facility through the window of the door that a child was alone in the lunch room setting out plates at a table without a staff person physically present in the room with the child. When the child observed the certification representative at the front door, the child appeared to talk to someone through the wall cutout in the room to the kitchen, and then staff person #1 walked into the lunch room and opened the front door. The young school-age child was observed alone for approximately 10-15 seconds. Correction Required: The legal entity will arrange for all staff to attend a minimum of 3 hours of training on supervision and ratio conducted by the ELRCs. The training will be submitted to the regional office for approval prior to attendance. Proof of training will be submitted upon completion. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plan of correction took place upon staff member #1 entering the area with the mentioned child within seconds of the child being in the entry. Staff member #1 was gathering the snack to be distributed on the plates by the child in the entry as well as staff member #1. |
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| 2023-08-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: * On 8-9-23 at approximately 2:30 p.m., it was observed from the front door of the facility through the window of the door that a child was alone in the lunch room setting out plates at a table without a staff person physically present in the room with the child. When the child observed the certification representative at the front door, the child appeared to talk to someone through the wall cutout in the room to the kitchen, and then staff person #1 walked into the lunch room and opened the front door. The young school-age child was observed alone for approximately 10-15 seconds. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The correction took place within seconds of the violation as stated above. The staff member joined the child within seconds of the child being in the space alone. |
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| 2023-08-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 8-9-23 at approximately 2:30 p.m., it was observed from the front door of the facility through the window of the door that a child was alone in the lunch room setting out plates at a table without a staff person physically present in the room with the child. When the child observed the certification representative at the front door, the child appeared to talk to someone through the wall cutout in the room to the kitchen, and then staff person #1 walked into the lunch room and opened the front door. The young school-age child was observed alone for approximately 10-15 seconds. 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.) Within second of the child being alone in the entry staff person #1 arrived to accompany the child. This would have happened whether or not the representative arrived at the front door or not. The child was placing plates and the staff member was gathering the snack for the plates. |
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| 2023-08-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 8-9-23 at approximately 2:30 p.m., it was observed from the front door of the facility through the window of the door that a child was alone in the lunch room setting out plates at a table without a staff person physically present in the room with the child resulting in a 0:1 staff to child ratio. When the child observed the certification representative at the front door, the child appeared to talk to someone through the wall cutout in the room to the kitchen, and then staff person #1 walked into the lunch room and opened the front door. The young school-age child was observed alone for approximately 10-15 seconds. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Within seconds of the child being alone in the entry put plates out for snack staff person #1 appeared in the area. Staff person #1 was gathering the snack from the cabinet in the kitchen to meet the child in the entry. The state rep arrived between the time the child entered the space and the adult arriving. The situation was corrected immediately. |
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| 2023-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: In the multi-purpose room during naptime, there was one child sleeping on a cot that had 2 feet of space on two sides and lacked 2 feet of space on the other two 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 cots were rearranged to meet the regulation |
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| 2023-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 7-21-23 at approximately 1:35 p.m. during naptime with a total of 9 children in the room, the 3 staff persons in the room were sitting on the floor next to preschool children and were on the one side of the room that was divided by a gate with 8 preschool children on rest equipment on that side of the room. There was 1 young toddler that was sleeping in a pack 'n play on the other side of the gate and room from staff person #3, #5, and #6. The staff persons could not see the young toddler in the pack 'n play from where they were sitting in the room. It was dark in the area where the young toddler was sleeping, and the certification representative could not see or assess the child from the side of the room where the staff were located. Upon a closer observation by the certification representative, the young toddler had a blanket over their head while sleeping. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) While the staff members were still putting the children to sleep the toddler in the portable crib unusually fell asleep on their own. The staff members in the room had not done their inspection of all of the children in the room yet. The blanket was removed and one of the care givers stopped helping the others fall asleep and went closer to the toddler in the portable crib. That child moved to sleep in a different room in the childcare center that has more light and fewer children. |
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| 2023-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 7-21-23 at approximately 10:50 a.m., staff person #2 had identified 6 children in their group, including 4 preschoolers and 2 older toddlers. Five children were present in the room while staff person #2 stood at the doorway so they could see the preschooler in the bathroom directly across the hallway. The bathroom door was open and there were no stalls, however, the staff person was not physically present in the bathroom with the preschool child. 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.) All staff members were made aware of the problem with sending any child to the bathroom alone even when they are able to see the child who is less than a few feet away. Another staff member will need to take every child to the bathroom or the entire class of children will need to sit outside of the bathroom while one child uses the bathroom. |
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| 2023-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. The file for child #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked the work address of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact information missing from child #1 and #3's file has been requested from the parent. Child #1 is off for the summer. Upon return in August the parent will have the correct information on the emergency contact form. Both children will have updated forms. |
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| 2023-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Non 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 #3, a preschooler, 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.) Child #3 has a health assessment form signed 8/4/2022. It is the first one she had in the file. She is due for another one soon. Her mother has been informed that she needs an updated health assessment. This can not be corrected since it was remedied in 2022 |
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| 2023-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Non 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 4 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year 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 7-21-23 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.) Child #1 does not return to the center until late August. His mother was notified via email that he will need to have a note in his file refusing the flu vaccine or have the flu vaccine upon return. |
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| 2023-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: In the kitchen, there were 2 EpiPens and Equate Children's Allergy Relief for child #4, Motrin Infants' Drops and Infants' Mylicon for child #5, Up & Up Infants' Acetaminophen and Little Remedies Gas Relief Drops for child #6, and Perrigo Infants' Ibuprofen for child #7 that were 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.) Medication was removed from the center that was past its expiration date. |
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| 2023-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: In the kitchen, there was Perrigo Infants' Ibuprofen for child #7 that lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Since the child who had the medication was no longer an infant the medication was discarded. |
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| 2023-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 lacked a current agreement updated by the parent within the last 6 months. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent has been sent via email the agreement to be initialed and dated. The parent will sign the agreement at the center today. |
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| 2023-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Non 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 infants, 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.) I updated the parent letter in the emergency plan to include the special accommodations needed for infants, toddlers and children with chronic sickness. I have already attached the updated letter to an email and sent it to all of the families. I have updated the plan to include the new letter. |
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| 2023-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 had fire safety training that exceeded a year between trainings. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 already completed fire safety training for 2022 and is currently completing the training for 2023. This correction was already corrected at the time of inspection. |
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| 2023-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4 completed the following required pre-service training on 1-19-23 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4 was to be a temporary hire. She was able to stay longer than the initial plan. The lack of the training was not noticed until later. Staff person #4 remains a substitute. She has completed all necessary trainings. |
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| 2023-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 6-3-18. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #1 will have until 8-8-23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 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 #1, staff person #1 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 member #1 has completed the mandated reporter training. The certificate has been placed in staff member #1's file. |
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| 2023-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #5 lacked a state police clearance or proof of application at their start date to be a provisional hire and requires a current state police clearance. The file for staff person #1 had FBI clearances that were dated over 60 months between clearances. 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 #5 may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The police report for the state criminal history record for staff person #5 contained the incorrect form of the results. At the time of inspection a new record check was submitted and the results were received before the inspection was completed. The new record in certificate form was placed in staff person #5's file. Staff person #1 now has an updated FBI clearance. |
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| 2023-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 7-21-23 at approximately 10:50 a.m., staff person #2 had identified 6 children in their group, including 4 preschoolers and 2 older toddlers. Five children were present in the room while staff person #2 stood at the doorway so they could see the preschooler in the bathroom directly across the hallway. The bathroom door was open and there were no stalls, however, the staff person was not physically present in the bathroom with the preschool child resulting in a 0:1 staff to child ratio. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff members were made aware of the problem with sending any child to the bathroom alone even when they are able to see the child who is less than a few feet away. Another staff member will need to take every child to the bathroom or the entire class of children will need to sit outside of the bathroom while one child uses the bathroom. |
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| 2023-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On the outdoor toddler play space, there was a seam on the turf surface near the back fence that was overlapping and uneven in multiple areas causing a potential tripping hazard. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The turf on the outside in the toddler play area will be trimmed an secured so there is no tripping hazard. |
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| 2022-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In the young preschool room with 2 year olds present in the room, there was a cushion near the sink that had multiple areas with small pieces of fabric less than 1 inch in diameter that were coming apart and were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. 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 cushion was removed from the classroom and thrown away during the inspection. |
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| 2022-09-28 | 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 #2, a 3 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year 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.) Child #2 now has a note exempting them from receiving the influenza vaccine. |
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| 2022-09-28 | 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, practice drills, 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.) At the inspection "volunteer" was added to the plan rather than just "staff". Practice drills were added to the E.Plan rather than posted with fire drills. A page was added to the plan to address the continuity of operations. |
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| 2022-09-28 | 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 files for staff person #13 and #14 lacked an initial health assessment prior to the staff person providing initial service in a child care setting at the facility and require a current health assessment. The files for staff person #2 and #3 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments. The files for staff person #8 and #11 had an initial health assessment that was dated after their start date providing initial service in a child care setting at the facility. 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 person #13 has a physical dated 9/27/22 with a Tb read 9/30/22. Staff person #14 has not been to work and is waiting for FBI results. Staff person #14 has a scheduled physical 10/21/22 upon his return from vacation. He will resume work provided FBI and Physical are completed. All other staff have updated health assessments. |
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| 2022-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The files for staff person #13 and #14 lacked a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment and require a current tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method. The files for staff person #6, #7, and #8 had a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method that was dated after initial employment. 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.) All employees have the TB screening except staff person #14. Staff person #14 cannot receive this until his return from vacation. Staff person #14 will not return to work until a proper TB is documented. |
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| 2022-09-28 | 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 #7 had an initial 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. The file for staff person #6 had an initial health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. 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.) Staff members #6 and #7 went back to their doctors and got their health assessments completely filled out. |
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| 2022-09-28 | 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 #1 lacked a current agreement updated within the last 6 months. The file for child #2 lacked a current emergency contact form updated within the last 6 months. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 now has an updated agreement. Child #2 now has a updated emergency contact. |
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| 2022-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The certificate of compliance was posted in the entry way used by the parents at the time of inspection. |
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| 2022-09-28 | 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 #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Approved Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9). Staff person #4, #6, #7, #11, and #12 had pediatric first-aid and CPR training that was dated over 90 days after their start date. Staff person #6, #11, and #12 had health and safety training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9) that was dated over 90 days after their start date. 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 #3 will have until 10-18-22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 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 #3, staff person #3 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 member #3 has completed the required training they need. Staff member #3 had the required training 9/10/2016. She only became out of compliance because of the change made by the licensing to void her training date. All staff now have updated pediatric first-aid and CPR training and health and safety training. |
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| 2022-09-28 | 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 #10 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #10 must do one of the following: provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS-certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide documentation, such as their Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Instructor Card from the PQAS-approved organization or the approved curriculum organization, that the instructor is approved to offer Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on behalf of their organization, or receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #10 has completed first aid/cpr training by a PQAS-Certified trainer. |
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| 2022-09-28 | 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 staff person #14, hired provisionally, lacked verification of being fingerprinted for the FBI clearance at their start date to be a provisional hire and requires a current FBI clearance. The file for staff person #1 had current state police and child abuse clearances that exceeded 60 months between updated clearances. The file for staff person #5, hired provisionally, had a child abuse clearance dated 9-1-22 that was after their start date to be a provisional hire. The files for staff person #7 and #9 had a disclosure statement that lacked the date. The file for staff person #7, hired provisionally, had a child abuse clearance dated 10-5-21 and lacked verification of application for the child abuse clearance at their start date to be a provisional hire. 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 #14 may not work at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employee #14 has not returned to the center since it was discovered by the licensing rep that the paperwork for the FBI said "registered" rather than submitted. Even though now we have proof of his prints being done prior to his start. He will not return until his results are received. All other staff have updated clearances and disclosure statements. |
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| 2022-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the multi-purpose room lacked 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.) Scissors were placed in the first aid kit. |
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| 2022-09-28 | 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 upstairs preschool room, there was peeling paint in a couple areas on the back wall under the left window near the shelf and in 1 area in the back corner between the windows. 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.) No peeling or chipped paint will be in the childcare center. The peeling paint was sanded so it was no longer peeling or chipping. |
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| 2022-09-28 | 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 between 9-23-21 to 10-26-21 and 6-3-22 to 7-18-22. 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 tests are now up to date. Moving forward the tests will be done at least once every 30 days. |
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| 2021-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #1 lacked the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1's arrival time and departure time was documented on the agreement before the end of the inspection day. |
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| 2021-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #4 lacked the child's admission date. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #4's admission date was added to the agreement. The date was recovered from the office's calendar of student's scheduled start dates. |
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| 2021-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #2 lacked the enrolling parent's work address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2's emergency contact form was updated with the work from home noted in the work address section. |
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| 2021-09-15 | 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: The emergency contact form for child #3 lacked the release person's address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form for child #3 was corrected by the mother at the time of the inspection. Addresses, names and phone numbers for the designated persons for emergency release of the child were added. |
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| 2021-09-15 | 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, with a hire date of 8/23/21, contained a health assessment and TB screening dated for 8/30/21, which is not at initial hire. 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.) Facility person #5 had a health exam on 8/23/21 which corrected the lack of of health assessment and TB test at time of rehire. |
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| 2021-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(4) Description: CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #5, with a start date of 8/23/21, had a disclosure statement signed on 8/26/21, which is not at initial hire. Correction Required: 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.) Facility person #5 was a rehire. Her initial hire had a disclosure statement within 5 years of her rehire. She also had a disclosure dated 8/26/21. The infraction of a disclosure statement not done at the time of rehire was corrected prior to inspection |
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| 2021-09-15 | 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 facility person #5 contained 1 written 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.) A nonfamily member wrote an additional letter of reference for employee #5. |
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| 2021-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan lacked accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency lock-down. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A page was added to the emergency plan to address sheltering of children during a lock down or shelter in place. |
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| 2021-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. 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.) A page has been added to the emergency plan to address any special circumstances for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2021-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #1 completed emergency plan training on 7/19/20 and 8/4/21, facility person #2 completed emergency plan training on 3/2020 and 8/3/21 and facility person #3 completed emergency plan training on 3/19/20 and 7/28/21, which is not annually. 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 childcare employees will review the emergency plan at least annually and documentation will be kept in their files. |
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| 2021-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #1 completed first-aid and CPR training on 6/28/19 and 7/19/21. The file for facility person #2 completed first-aid and CPR training on 5/20/19, which is expired. The file for facility person #3, with a hire date of 10/1/19 and facility person #4 with a hire date of 11/1/20 completed first-aid and CPR training on 7/19/21. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) First Aid and CPR will be clearly marked with Pediatric documentation. Everyone is currently up to date. The documentation for the expired card being replaced with current training and card. |
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| 2021-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #3, with a hire date of 10/1/19, completed fire safety training on 8/31/21, which is not annually. 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.) Fire Safety Training will be done annually by all employees at the center. |
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| 2021-09-15 | 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: In the young toddler room, it was observed that the outlet under the window lacked a protective receptacle cover and was accessible to the children in care. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The outlet protector was replaced on the day of inspection. |
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| 2021-09-15 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: In the pre-k classroom, it was observed that there was a bottle of cleaner in the closet that was unlabeled. 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.) The unlabeled bottle was immediately labeled. The caregivers were all informed that when they create a spray bottle with any liquid (even just water) the bottle must be labeled! |
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| 2021-09-15 | 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 pre-k classroom, it was observed that the paint was chipping under the window. 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 sanding block that is kept in the center was immediately used to correct the peeling and chipping paint. |
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