Playway Loving Child Care Center
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Place is clean. Staff is nice. Owner is miserable. They have a sign up that says they do not discriminate but they do. The owner is a liar, who only cares about money. She has had violations and doesn't understand English too well. She is arrogant, rude, and one of the worst owners I've ever met.held lunches from my son, didn't follow my directions, lied straight to my face. Find a new daycare!
Extremely beautiful. Congenial atmosphere. Children found to be very happy. Staff highly qualified.
Great opportunity for Erie children. Highly educated staff. Brand new and state of the art facilities.
Everything is so clean!!! I went in for their open house last Saturday, and the staff were so friendly, too. I was really impressed by the building itself. It's all new and clean, which is hard to find in a daycare. I'll be signing my son up for the summer program!
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-07-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 had not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR (completed 7/20/26), Mandated Reporter Training (completed 7/23/26) Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person number two was supervised in caring for children until the pre-service training requirements were met after it was brought to our attention. The requirements were completed on 7/20 and 7/23 respectively. |
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| 2026-07-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Staff person #1 had not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 2/2026. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is now on file completed 7/20/26. 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.) Staff person number two has completed the training Staff person number two was suspended until the training was completed. |
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| 2026-05-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: SECOND CITATION/ PREVIOUSLY CITED 3/2/26 The file for staff person #1 contains a foreign degree that has not been interpreted or evaluated and therefore compliance with staff qualifications cannot be determined. 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 person #1's foreign degree has been submitted for evaluation. Staff person #1 will not work in a child care staff position until documentation of the evaluated degree is received. |
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| 2026-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In the Preschool Room observed the plastic lid on a container of coloring pages to be cracked and sharp. 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.) Plastic lid has been removed and the container is replaced. |
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| 2026-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: The Preschool and Older Toddler classrooms are lacking a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plans have now been posted in all of the rooms on 2/24/26. |
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| 2026-02-23 | 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 #1, older toddler, is lacking a current health report conducted during the previous 12-month period. 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 #1s family was immediately told to get a new health report for the child and child will be suspended until completed. |
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| 2026-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, older toddler, is lacking current updated immunizations including Hep A, MMR, Varicella and pneumococcal as recommended by the ACIP. Child #1 must be removed from care until updated immunizations are received. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1s family was immediately told to get a new health report for the child and child will be suspended until completed. |
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| 2026-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(2) Description: Written instructions Noncompliance Area: Observed in the Older Toddler room Albuterol solution vials lacking written instructions provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. 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.) Medicine was sent home and parent advised to bring container from doctor with original prescribing information from doctor. |
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| 2026-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed in the Preschool Room below the television dangling television and power strip electrical cords hanging within reach of 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.) Wires have been removed where possible. If not possible to remove they have been secured at a height above that of which the children can reach. |
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| 2026-02-23 | 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 #4 is lacking fire safety training completed during the previous 12-month period. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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 #4 completed their fire safety class on 2/24/26. Certificate is filed in folder now. |
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| 2026-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non 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 files for staff persons #1,#2 and #3 contain foreign degrees that have not been interpreted or evaluated and therefore compliance with staff qualifications cannot be determined. 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.) Documents have been submitted for foreign degree evaluation. |
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| 2026-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 is lacking a written evaluation conducted within the previous 12-month period. 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.) Staff person number four has since had an evaluation done on 2/24/26. |
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| 2026-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Observed an unlabeled spray bottle in the Older Toddler room containing a liquid identified by staff as bleach 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 cleaning bottle has now been labeled with a bleach bottle that includes the instructions for preparing bleach water. |
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| 2026-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: The hot water temperature in the Preschool room classroom and bathroom sinks, the Older Toddler bathroom sink and the Infant / Young Toddler Room sink measured ~120 degrees. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The water temperature was adjusted back down into a safe range and the temperature was then subsequently tested at the sinks. |
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| 2026-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Observed in the preschool room chipping paint on 2 windowsills and cracked blinds with sharp edges in 2 windows. 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. 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.) Chipping paint has been sanded and corrected to safety specifications. New blinds were installed. On 3/5/26. |
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| 2026-02-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.70(a) - 65º F minimum | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.70(a) Description: 65º F minimum Noncompliance Area: Based on staff interviews, there was a period of time where the temperature downstairs was below 65 degrees F which is too cold in the space to care for children. Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plumber was hired to repair frozen and burst pipe, as well as correct the issue with the heating. |
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| 2026-02-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-01-06 | 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 in the preschool classroom three plastic toy bins that were cracked with sharp edges. 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.) Plastic bins thrown out and replaced. |
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| 2026-01-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Observed in the infant room small chips of paint laying loose on the floor behind the grate that serves as a barrier to the heat registers. The openings in the grate are large enough for an infant to reach their fingers through and access the paint chips. 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.) Chips of paint vacuumed up and chipping paint fixed by maintenance. |
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| 2026-01-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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 staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking 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.) The letters of reference have been added to Staff number one's file. |
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| 2026-01-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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 #2, hire date (see IS code sheet), serving as an AGS contains a state police clearance that is not legible and therefore not valid. 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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New State Police clearance was obtained for staff person number two. |
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| 2026-01-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.72(c) - Good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(c) Description: Good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed a window on the side wall in the Toddler classroom was open for ventilation. The window screen was torn and detached from the frame of the window screen. Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Maintenance called and window screen fixed. |
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| 2026-01-06 | 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 in the lunchroom the wall with windows had chipped and peeling paint. Observed in the infant room small chips of paint laying loose on the floor behind the grate that serves as a barrier to the heat registers. The openings in the grate are large enough for an infant to reach their fingers through and access the paint chips. 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.) Maintenance called to fix paint. Paint around grate cleaned up. |
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| 2026-01-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility fire test log identified that the most recent fire alarm system tests occurred on 10/1/2025, 11/17/2025 and 12/20/2025, exceeding 30 days between tests. 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 alarm test is now current. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed in the downstairs Toddler 1 room a cracked yellow plastic truck presenting a sharp edge and a plastic school bus and activity cube that were visibly dirty. 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.) Broken toy thrown away. Toys cleaned. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: Observed in the classroom behind the lunch room a small refrigerator that was not operational and moldy inside. 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.) Items removed from fridge and fridge cleaned completely. |
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| 2025-02-11 | 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 file for child #1 contains an agreement that is lacking the date of admission into the child care program. 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.) New agreement with admission date was drafted and signed. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contains the original agreement instead of a copy. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Give original to parents after making a copy for a file. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 contains an emergency contact form that is lacking the health insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The policy number has been added. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, preschool aged, is lacking an updated health report conducted during the previous 12-month period. 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 is suspended until a new physical is received. Two 1225 child suspended until form is given to center. Ensure that all forms are given and filled. Checklist followed for files. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contains a current health report that is lacking a physician's statement regarding the child's ability 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 suspended until form is given to center. |
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| 2025-02-11 | 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 #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking an FBI clearance and contains verification of FBI fingerprinting through DOE which is not accepted for provisional hire in a child care facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility 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 person number one will immediately apply for new FBI clearance and will not work with children until completed. |
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| 2025-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed Mr. Clean Mildew Cleaner labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children in an unlocked lower cabinet in the small storage room which has no barrier and is 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.) Lock placed on cabinet and ensure that it stays locked. |
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| 2025-02-11 | 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 room behind the lunch room is lacking soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tape, and 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.) Fill first aid kit with supplies from supply drawer. |
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| 2024-12-05 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.117(a) - Released only to parent or designee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.117(a) Description: Released only to parent or designee Noncompliance Area: Based on staff interviews and review of facility records, child #1 and child #2 have been released to an Indvidual that was not a designated approved release person. Correction Required: A child shall be released only to the child's parent or to an individual designated in writing by the enrolling parent. A child shall be released to either parent unless a court order on file at the facility states otherwise. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Meeting with parent. New emergency contact / release form. Parent informed if they do not call with changes and other authorization child will be held here and appropriate people / agencies will be notified. Staff will only release to authorized persons. |
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| 2024-12-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: According to the fire system test log, the two most recent tests of the fire alarm system were dated 10/1/24 and 11/19/24 which exceeded 30 days between alarm tests. 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 alarm system was tested and recorded when brought to our attention. |
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| 2024-08-16 | 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: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 7/29/24. Observed that the horizontal support bar of the wooden swing set's frame is cracked exposing splintering wood. 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.) Swingset will be regularly monitored for any screws or wood issues The splintered wood will be fixed |
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| 2024-08-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited 7/29/24. The facility is lacking any documentation regarding the surface tiles which are around the embedded fire truck on the toddler's playground, therefore it cannot be determined if the tiles are a protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire Truck will be roped off and staff will not allow children to use it until the issue of the padding is fixed |
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| 2024-08-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.62(a) - Large muscle space provided | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.62(a) Description: Large muscle space provided Noncompliance Area: According to staff the children have not been using the outdoor play spaces due to the high weeds covering the ground on the preschool playground and waiting for an approved impact absorbing ground cover to be added under and around the embedded fire truck on the toddler playground. Correction Required: A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Weeds will be mowed down and removed from the playground Will add this as part of landscaping list to be done regularly Fire Truck will be roped off and staff will not allow children to use it until the issue of the padding is fixed Children will be able to use the playgrounds. |
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| 2024-08-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 8/16/2024 observed the preschool playground to be overgrown with weeds. Observed toys to have been thrown in a pile with grass and weeds growing up through the toys as evidence that the grass / weeds had not been mowed. In some areas the weeds exceeded 12 inches tall. 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.) Weeds will be mowed down and removed from the playground Will add this as part of landscaping list to be done regularly |
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| 2024-07-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed that the horizontal support bar of the wooden swing set's frame is cracked exposing a screw and causing potential instability to the structure. 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 temporarily had the staff keep the children from the swing set on the playground. Called our maintenance man who was able to come in at his earliest convenience to fix the beam on the swing and ensure it is in proper working order. |
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| 2024-07-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: The facility is lacking any documentation regarding the surface tiles which are around the embedded fire truck on the toddler's playground, therefore it cannot be determined if the tiles are a protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The depth of the mulch which is present under and around the embedded swing set on the preschool playground measured only approximately 6 inches in 3 different areas under the swing set. The required depth is 9 inches. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) While our maintenance man was here he also fixed the mulch on the playground ensuring that there is 9 inches of coverage. The fire truck has been roped off from the children and staff has been instructed to not allow the children to use it until either the mats are proven to be in compliance or new ones are purchased. |
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| 2024-06-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: 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 3-28-24 to 6-18-24. 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.) Immediate fire detection system and devices check. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: The cots in the OT room were less than 2 feet apart on three sides of the cot during nap time. 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 mats were immediately moved to meet the 2 feet of space. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: *On 5/30/24 at 10:42 am in the older toddler room, staff #1 told the children to sit on their cots. The older toddlers (OT) were supposed to sit on their cots, for up to an hour, and wait till it was their turn to go to lunch. One child (OT) left their cot and went to play. Staff #1 yelled at the child to go and sit on the cot and proceeded to grab the child by the upper arms, pick the child up by the upper arms and carry the child across the room to the cot. Staff #1 released the child's arms, above the cot and the child fell onto the cot. The child got up a second time and staff #1 repeated the previous action; yelled at the child to return to the cot, then picked the child up under the arms and carried the child by the arms to the cot, where staff #1 released the child's arms and the child fell onto the cot. Correction Required: *The legal entity will conduct mandatory staff meetings, at least once per month for a period of 2 months following the approval of this plan of correction. At each staff meeting, time will be set aside to review and discuss the facility's previous regulatory non-compliance items documented on inspection summaries issued in the last year, as well as, the Department of Human Services' regulations relating to supervision; 3270.113(a-e). The facility will review their supervision policy, including: managing challenging behaviors in the classroom. An agenda will be prepared for each staff meeting and a log identifying the date, time and persons attending each meeting will be documented. The staff meeting agendas and logs will be provided to the OCDEL-DHS representative by email upon the completion of each staff meeting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will hold staff meeting .*The legal entity will conduct mandatory staff meetings, at least once per month for a period of 2 months At each staff meeting, time will be set aside to review and discuss the facility's previous regulatory non-compliance items documented |
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| 2024-05-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: On 5/30/24 at 10:42 am in the older toddler room, staff #1 told the children to sit on their cots. The older toddlers (OT) were supposed to sit on their cots, for up to an hour, and wait till it was their turn to go to lunch. One child (OT) left their cot and went to play. Staff #1 yelled at the child to go and sit on the cot and proceeded to grab the child by the upper arms, pick the child up by the upper arms and carry the child across the room to the cot. Staff #1 released the child's arms, above the cot and the child fell onto the cot. The child got up a second time and staff #1 repeated the previous action; yelled at the child to return to the cot, then picked the child up under the arms and carried the child by the arms to the cot, where staff #1 released the child's arms and the child fell onto the cot. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Verbal warning given to staff member. Retraining given to staff member about schedules and transitions. We do not nor do families condone the pushing, pulling or dragging of children. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: On 5/30/24 at approximately, 9:15 am, staff #2 yelled loudly in a demanding voice, "Stop running!" Staff #1 yelled at a child that was crying, "You are fine. Stop!" Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 8/30/24 staff person number 2 was let go from employment. Staff person number 1 was given a warning and guidance on positive interactions with children. There will be no yelling, no shouting. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: On 5/30/24 at approximately, 9:15 am, staff #2 yelled loudly in a demanding voice, "Stop running!" Staff #1 yelled at a child that was crying, "You are fine. Stop!" On 5/30/24 at 10:42 am in the older toddler room, staff #1 told the children to sit on their cots. The older toddlers (OT) were supposed to sit on their cots and wait till it was their turn to go to lunch. One child (OT) left their cot and went to play. Staff #1 yelled at the child to go and sit on the cot and proceeded to pick the child up under the arms and carry the child to the cot, then put the child on the cot. The child got up a second time and staff #1 again yelled at the child to return to the cot, then picked the child up and carried them to the cot. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person 1 is on a probationary status Staff Person 2 is fired There will be no yelling, no shouting. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: *On 5/30/24 at approximately, 9:15 am, staff #2 yelled loudly in a demanding voice, "Stop running!" Staff #1 yelled at a child that was crying, "You are fine. Stop!" On 5/30/24 at 10:42 am in the older toddler room, staff #1 told the children to sit on their cots. The older toddlers (OT) were supposed to sit on their cots and wait till it was their turn to go to lunch. One child (OT) left their cot and went to play. Staff #1 yelled at the child to go and sit on the cot and proceeded to pick the child up under the arms and carry the child to the cot, then put the child on the cot. The child got up a second time and staff #1 again yelled at the child to return to the cot, then picked the child up and carried them to the cot. Correction Required: *The legal entity will require all staff persons at the facility to attend a 2 hour in person training regarding managing challenging behaviors in the classroom presented by ELRC 1 within 1 month of the approval of this plan of correction. The training must be approved by the Department prior to implementation. Documentation of the completed training will be provided to the OCDEL-DHS representative by email upon completion. The training may count towards the mandatory 12 training hours required by the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 8/30/24 staff person number 2 was let go from employment. Staff person number 1 was given a warning and guidance on positive interactions with children Staff person number 1 was reminded what should have been done in that situation and was put on retraining schedule with more monitoring |
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| 2024-05-30 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: **On 5/30/24 at approximately, 9:15 am, staff #2 yelled loudly in a demanding voice, "Stop running!" Staff #1 yelled at a child that was crying, "You are fine. Stop!" On 5/30/24 at 10:42 am in the older toddler room, staff #1 told the children to sit on their cots. The older toddlers (OT) were supposed to sit on their cots and wait till it was their turn to go to lunch. One child (OT) left their cot and went to play. Staff #1 yelled at the child to go and sit on the cot and proceeded to pick the child up under the arms and carry the child to the cot, then put the child on the cot. The child got up a second time and staff #1 again yelled at the child to return to the cot, then picked the child up and carried them to the cot. Correction Required: **The legal entity will schedule and participate in onsite technical assistance regarding managing challenging behaviors in the classroom. The technical assistance will be provided by ELRC 1 and the Director and all staff will participate. Documentation of the completed technical assistance will be provided to the OCDEL-DHS representative by email upon completion. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person 1 is on a probationary status Staff Person 2 is fired Teachers need to be aware of their wording and tone when speaking to children in addition to their actions. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2, #3 and #4 are lacking child service reports completed during the previous 6-month period. 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 completed signed and placed in child folders. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 is lacking health insurance information. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent wrote insurance information in file. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contains emergency contact and financial agreement forms that have not been reviewed or updated during the previous 6-month period. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.) Parent signed emergency contact and financial agreement update. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, school age, is lacking an initial health report and has exceeded 60 days since the first day of attendance. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child is suspended until physical is received from parent. |
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| 2024-04-05 | 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 for staff person #1 contains an initial health assessment that was conducted after the start date in a child care position. The health assessment is now current. The file for staff person #2 contains a current health assessment that was completed greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The file is now current. 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.) Staff has now obtained the updated physicals and been cautioned on them in the future being done ahead of time. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 contains TB testing that was conducted after the start date working in a child care position. The file is now current. 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.) Cautioned staff on health assessment requirements. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 contains current fire safety training that was completed greater than 12 months following the previous fire safety training. The training is now current. 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.) Training is completed. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking documentation of 12 hours of child care training completed during the year 12/19/2022-12/19/2023. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff completed required trainings. Comprehensive list of trainings with dates due. Updated staff data sheets. |
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| 2024-04-05 | 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 #1, hire date see IS code sheet), is lacking a valid state police clearance as required under CPSL. 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 #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.) Valid clearance was printed and put in file. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, serving as an assistant group supervisor, is lacking documentation of child care experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor. 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 obtained documentation of experience. |
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| 2024-04-05 | 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 lacking protective covers in the Toddler Two classroom in the bathroom by the sink and under the window next to the cubbies and in the staff room and in the main hallway, all accessible to children under the age of 5 years. 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 covers placed in electrical outlets. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed assorted cleaning materials labeled 'keep out of reach of children' stored in an unlocked lower cabinet in the staff room that does not have a door or protective gate. Preschool children walk past the staff room on a daily basis to go to the lunchroom and to go outside. 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.) A lock was placed on the cabinet. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: Observed the hot water in the preschool classroom sink and bathroom sink to measure 120 degrees. These sinks are accessible to the preschool children. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The water heater was turned down to 110 degrees. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed on the toddler playground the chain link fencing to be damaged causing sharp protruding edges. Observed the concrete slab that is located under the gate that separates the toddler playground from the preschool playground to be above the level of the surrounding dirt therefore exposing a sharp jagged edge that could be a hazard to the children using the preschool playground. 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.) Maintenance to come and correct issues with fencing and concrete. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: The Toddler Two bathroom is lacking a covered trash container. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Trash can switched with office trash can which had a lid. |
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| 2024-02-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric CPR/First Aid and Health and Safety Training. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher 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 person will not be allowed to be alone with the children until the appropriate training is done and turned into the director. |
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| 2024-02-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #-2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Health and Safety Training. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have until 4/12/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person will not be allowed to be alone with the children until the appropriate training is done and turned into the director. |
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| 2023-12-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: On 12/1/23, at approximately 10:00 AM and while in the preschool room, observed staff #1 yell, "Hey!" towards a preschool age child who was sitting at the carpet area and didn't appear to be causing any problem. This was stated in a very loud and harsh tone. On 12/1/23, at approximately 10:30 AM and while in the front area of the facility next to the office, staff #1 was heard yelling from the preschool room, "Stop!" "Turn them on and sit down!" This was stated in a very loud and harsh tone. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 2nd warning letter was issued to the teacher at #1. An additional staff was with the state representative and staff #1. Staff #1 denied and the additional staff the accusation. She'll she promises for no yelling. The warning letter is enclosed. |
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| 2023-11-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: 2ND CITATION: An updated letter regarding the facility emergency procedures is not given to parents of enrolled children. PREVIOUSLY CITED 10/3/2023 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.) Parent handbook is completed and displayed in the office for parents use. The new parents get thorough information of all PLCC, LLC plans at the time of tour and receive the complete plan. |
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| 2023-11-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: ***2nd CITATION: At approximately 10:00am on 8/30/2023 in the preschool room staff person #5 identified 10 children including 3 older toddlers and 7 preschoolers in her supervision group. When a mixed age group of preschoolers and older toddlers are in care the maximum staff:child ratio is 1:6. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7/13/2023. Correction Required: ***All staff will complete the one-hour Better Kid Care training 'Supervision: Staff: Child Ratios'. Upon completion each staff will write and sign a personal statement regarding their understanding of staff; child ratios. The director will submit to DHS certification rep the completion certificate and personal written statement for each staff person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff has completed better kid cares one hour professional supervision staff child ratio course. All staff will write a personal thought statement on the importance of supervision and ratio in child care. |
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| 2023-11-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: ****2nd CITATION: At approximately 10:00am on 8/30/2023 in the preschool room staff person #5 identified 10 children including 3 older toddlers and 7 preschoolers in her supervision group. When a mixed age group of preschoolers and older toddlers are in care the maximum staff:child ratio is 1:6. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7/13/2023. Correction Required: **** The director will develop a written form to assess and document staff: child ratio. The form must be submitted to DHS certification for approval prior to use. The director or assistant director will use the form to conduct and document a daily ratio check. The daily checks should take place at varying times of the day. The daily checks should be conducted for a period of 10 weeks. The completed forms should be submitted to DHS certification representative upon request. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) It is to be maintained as a permanent record i.e. actual checking of staff child ratio two times a day. The document can be presented to state. |
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| 2023-11-03 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that on 10/13/2023 at approximately 2:10pm staff person #1 left the Toddler classroom leaving 2 YT and 3 OT alone and unsupervised and staff person #2 left the Preschool classroom leaving 10 preschoolers alone and unsupervised. 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.) I reported to the state yes staff persons #1 and #2. on 10 1323, staff person 1 and 2 left the classroom without reason and left all children unsupervised. |
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| 2023-11-03 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 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: *2ND CITATION: It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that on 10/13/2023 at approximately 2:10pm staff person #1 left the Toddler classroom leaving 2 YT and 3 OT alone and unsupervised and staff person #2 left the Preschool classroom leaving 10 preschoolers alone and unsupervised. PREVIOUSLY CITED: 7/13/23. 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.) it is important that staff knows names of children and they do know. Staff person one and two left children unsupervised on 10 1323 and both were fired and the information was sent to the state. The staff writes the names of all present kids on the board. I asked them the names of a particular child and that is usually correct. Will be emphasized in the coming staff meeting. |
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| 2023-11-03 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 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: **2ND CITATION: It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that on 10/13/2023 at approximately 2:10pm staff person #1 left the Toddler classroom leaving 2 YT and 3 OT alone and unsupervised and staff person #2 left the Preschool classroom leaving 10 preschoolers alone and unsupervised. PREVIOUSLY CITED 7/13/2023. Correction Required: **Monthly staff meetings will be held for a 5-month period. Agenda topics will include a review of the supervision and ratio regulations and review of previous supervision / ratio violations from previous inspections. A typed agenda for each staff meeting identifying the agenda topics including "Supervision / Ratio Regulations" and "Review of Previous Supervision / Ratio Violations" from previous inspections and staff sign-in sheet will be made available to the cert rep upon request. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 10/13/23 stuff persons left the class unsupervised and fired. Monthly meetings for the coming five months will be emphasizing on ratio and supervision and regulations stating the previous. i've noted sign in sheets will be available to the state representative starting from December 23. |
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| 2023-11-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: **Observed the morning of 11/3/2023 staff person #1 using a loud and harsh voice when directing a child during an activity on the carpet. Correction Required: ** Staff #1 will complete the 2-hour Better Kid Care training titled 'Preschool Foundations: Nurture Interactions and Guide Behavior' and submit the completion certificate to DHS within 2 weeks of the acceptance of the plan of correction. The training hours may count toward the required annual training hours. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A warning letter issued to facility person #1. Another teacher is assigned with her. |
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| 2023-11-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: *Observed the morning of 11/3/2023 staff person #1 using a loud and harsh voice when directing a child during an activity on the carpet. Correction Required: *A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Another teacher assigned with facility person #1. Plan is to change her place. |
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| 2023-11-03 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that on 10/13/2023 at approximately 2:10pm staff person #1 left the Toddler classroom leaving 2 YT and 3 OT alone and unsupervised and staff person #2 left the Preschool classroom leaving 10 preschoolers alone and unsupervised. 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.) I notified the state. Yes the staff person left the class without any reason unsupervised. Staff person was fired as of 10/ 13/23. |
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| 2023-11-03 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: It was self-reported and verified through staff interviews that on 10/13/2023 at approximately 2:10pm staff person #1 left the Toddler classroom leaving 2 YT and 3 OT alone and unsupervised and staff person #2 left the Preschool classroom leaving 10 preschoolers alone and unsupervised. 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.) I notified to state. Yes this staff person left the class without any reason unsupervised. Staff person was fired as of 10/ 13/20 |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: Observed the fabric seat on an adult sized chair on wheels in the cafeteria room to be visibly stained and soiled. 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.) Chair was removed. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Observed the cots used as rest equipment in the upstairs Older Toddler Room to lack names to identify their use by a specific child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The room of T2 was changed as the kids wanted more running space. And teacher was still in transition. Now labeled. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: There was not a posted daily schedule in the upstairs Older Toddler Room. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The class was in transition due to change in room for children. Now it is there. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.114 - Outdoor Activity | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.114 Description: Outdoor Activity Noncompliance Area: According to statements from infant room staff, the infants are not going outside daily weather permitting. Correction Required: Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Yes, it was a continuous rainy season for almost a month. The infant teacher is taking all infants out in the stroller with the help of another teacher. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 contain financial agreements that were not signed by the operator. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both the children at number one and number two are no more getting Childcare a PLCC. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 contain financial agreements that do not include the fee amount. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children at number one, and number two are not a PLCC for childcare. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 is lacking a child service report in the previous 6-month period. 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.) ASQ is completed by teachers in all classes. Teacher has completed the progress of this child also. The plan is to print progress cards for all kids from teaching strategies gold and place in each child's files. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2 contain financial agreements that do not include 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.) Children one and two are not a PLCC for childcare. Their files are not operative. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 contains a financial agreement and an emergency contact form that have not been updated during the previous 6 months. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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 parents of child number four are giving going through divorce proceedings. The parents owe to PLCC, LLC in thousands. Still they shall be contacted for financial agreements. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 contains a current health report that is lacking a physician statement regarding communicable disease and the child's suitability to participate in child care. 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.) In doctors visit column the most communicable diseases are written and child is free from letter. Child was suspended. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: Observed the staff and children in the downstairs Toddler 1 Room to not wash their hands prior to eating lunch. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A one to one meeting was done to tell the importance of handwashing. It concerns health of a child. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Non 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 for staff person #4 is lacking a health assessment conducted during the previous 24-month period. 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.) Health assessment completed and updated by the staff #4. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: Observed the staff and children in the downstairs Toddler 1 Room to not wash their hands prior to eating lunch. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A strict note is sent to all class teachers about washing their own hands and helping children to wash hands before eating and after using toilet. Noted for future. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility was lacking documentation of an emergency drill conducted during the previous 12-month period. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The document showing emergency drill during the last 12 months is there at the office of PLCC, LLC. And it was checked by the state. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: An updated letter regarding the facility emergency procedures is not given to parents of enrolled children. 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.) Parent handbook is completed and displayed in the office for parents use. The new parents get thorough information of all PLCC, LLC plans at the time of tour and receive the complete plan. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 contains PFA/PCPR certification that expired on 4/12/2023 and is lacking updated training. 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.) The CPR FA valid certificate was produced by the staff and being sent as a support document. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #4 contains only 10 of the required 12 annual training hours during the 12/19/2021 to 12/19/2022 time period. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff works for CDC also. Has sent more professional development certificates to be added to her record. Completed. |
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| 2023-08-30 | 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 #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking a completed child abuse clearance as required under CPSL. The file for facility person #3, serving as the cook, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking a signed disclosure statement. 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 Persons #2 and #3 may not work in a child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Disclosure statement was signed. Staff person number two did not work for two days and finally deposited a new child abuse, clearance completed. Being sent to you as a supporting document. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: **2nd CITATION: At approximately 10:00am on 8/30/2023 in the preschool room staff person #5 identified 10 children including 3 older toddlers and 7 preschoolers in her supervision group. When a mixed age group of preschoolers and older toddlers are in care the maximum staff:child ratio is 1:6. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7/13/2023. Correction Required: ** The LE will develop a written policy on 'Maintaining Ratio' regarding procedures staff are to follow when the potential to go over ratio is present. The policy is to be included in the facility employee handbook, to be shared with all current staff and with all new staff at new hire orientation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A strict plan to maintain ratio. Staff child is prepared. It is signed by all the teachers. A staff meeting special was conducted on this issue. The plan is added to parents handbook. a regular an actual audit will be done in classrooms twice a day to assess ratio and is done by all staff supervision one hour supervision ratio in closed |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: ***2nd CITATION: At approximately 10:00am on 8/30/2023 in the preschool room staff person #5 identified 10 children including 3 older toddlers and 7 preschoolers in her supervision group. When a mixed age group of preschoolers and older toddlers are in care the maximum staff:child ratio is 1:6. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7/13/2023. Correction Required: ***All staff will complete the one-hour Better Kid Care training 'Supervision: Staff: Child Ratios'. Upon completion each staff will write and sign a personal statement regarding their understanding of staff; child ratios. The director will submit to DHS certification rep the completion certificate and personal written statement for each staff person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff has completed better kid cares one hour professional supervision staff child ratio course. All staff will write a personal thought statement on the importance of supervision and ratio in child care.. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: ****2nd CITATION: At approximately 10:00am on 8/30/2023 in the preschool room staff person #5 identified 10 children including 3 older toddlers and 7 preschoolers in her supervision group. When a mixed age group of preschoolers and older toddlers are in care the maximum staff:child ratio is 1:6. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7/13/2023. Correction Required: **** The director will develop a written form to assess and document staff: child ratio. The form must be submitted to DHS certification for approval prior to use. The director or assistant director will use the form to conduct and document a daily ratio check. The daily checks should take place at varying times of the day. The daily checks should be conducted for a period of 12 weeks. The completed forms should be submitted to DHS certification representative upon request. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) It is to be maintained as a permanent record i.e. actual checking of staff child ratio two times a day. The document can be presented to state. |
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| 2023-08-30 | Renewal | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: *2nd CITATION: At approximately 10:00am on 8/30/2023 in the preschool room staff person #5 identified 10 children including 3 older toddlers and 7 preschoolers in her supervision group. When a mixed age group of preschoolers and older toddlers are in care the maximum staff:child ratio is 1:6. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7/13/2023. 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.) A strict plan to maintain ratio Staff :child is prepared. It is signed by all the teachers. A staff meeting special was conducted on this issue. The plan is added to handbook. |
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