Wee Kare Child Center
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I wish I could rate this childcare center less then a 1 rating. Absolutely horrible. Do NOT bring your children to this daycare. They "maintain" ratios but never follow through witg them. Children running all around the center. A child ran out the front door while being "supervised" by the owner of the daycare. The center is about 20 yards away from the main road. The baby teacher usually has over 7-8 babies by herself. The owners do not want to hire more staff so they give longer breaks to the employees they currently have making them stay later. VERY sad to see a child care center ran this way. I will never send my child back to that place.
Must buzz to get in and show id. They will question you if they do not know you. Children are in their respective groups every time I have come in and other teachers know where they are. They communicate with families directly through daily what happened today sheets and notes but their rooms. My grandson I happy there, has friends and enjoys getting up and going there. Maybe not perfect but definitely safe and managed. They have celebrations and learning activities to learn to be social but they are kids.
horrible and dangerous, children all over the place, toddlers running around with no supervision and not even missed. Chocking hazards found in infant room (marbles----two times), cleaning supply area not locked. mopping floor prior to close so you or your child fall, dirty carpet, no security, they let anyone in sometimes children buzz you in! child was unsuervised climbing on a cubinet! Child was unsupervised running towards me with sharp scissors acting like she was stabbing me and my 2 yrs old (this was a child belonging to one of the teachers by the way). smoking area right by front door they refuse to move, gross. i left and filed a complaint against them to the PA department of health. Enter at your own risk, and just FYI, little adventures in chambersburg provides hot cooked meals (wee care does not) and they are the same exact price!! Not to mention 1,000 safer!!
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2025-09-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.121(b) - Given parents in writing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.121(b) Description: Given parents in writing Noncompliance Area: Certification Staff observed a transfer of care policy in the facility's parent handbook, but the facility was unable to provide signed documentation that the parents received and read the information. Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new Parent Handbook was created. An amendment policy was also created. Parents were issued a new handbook via, Lillio App and a hard copy was made accessible to them. Parents were asked to e-signature the acknowledge of the new Parent Handbook in the Lillio App. |
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| 2025-09-25 | 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 lacked documentation of completing health and safety training within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of staff person #2 contained documentation of completing health and safety training on 2/27/25. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person completed health and safety training but it was not within the required 90 days of hire. |
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| 2025-09-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training every 60 months. Staff person #3 had documentation of completing mandated reporter training on 8/7/25 with previous training completed on 1/10/20 Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mandated Reporter training will be completed at a minimum of every 60 months. Staff competed the training but 60 months has lapsed in time. Better organization with documentation of dates was made. |
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| 2025-09-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 9/25/25 Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 11/23/19. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person completed her Mandated Report training that same day and came into compliance immediately. |
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| 2025-09-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure the hypothetical locations of the fire were rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location was never the same for consecutive drills. The facility provided documentation that the hypothetical locations were the same on 7/22/25 and 8/15/25. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The locations were exactly the same location because the fire alarm pull stations were pulled by two different children at two different times. The hypothetical locations were documented as the event's unfolded. Fire drills are conducted every 60 days. |
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| 2025-09-25 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9) Description: Written record Noncompliance Area: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure a written record for the fire drill conducted on 6/18/25 indicated the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the number of children who participated in the fire drill. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire drill drill log was not completed in it's entirely. There were a few lines left blank. All lines will be completed and recorded of future fire drills. |
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| 2025-09-25 | 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: The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days or inspected by a fire safety professional annually. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested on 9/9/24, 10/8/24, 11/4/24, 12/30/24, 2/25/25, 4/22/25, 6/18/25, 7/23/25, and 8/15/25. The facility provided documentation the fire detection system was inspected on 3/18/24, but the documentation was not on the company's letterhead. The facility did not provide documentation the fire detection system was inspected by a fire safety professional in 2025. 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.) Our contracted company Kidde, does not provide monthly inspections on working test systems. They only contact the company (Wee Kare) when there is a fault in the system. After several requests of the documentation requested, they are not able to meet OCDEL's need. This has been an ongoing issue for several years. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed to be out of and away from the child care space leaving infants #1, #2, #3 and #4 without supervision. 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.) Staff person #1 was instructed to never leave the classroom out of ratio. |
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| 2025-09-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed to be out of and away from the child care space leaving staff persons #2 and #3 caring for 11 infants. 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. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 was instructed to leave the telephone ring and do not leave the classroom to answer the phone due to leaving the classroom out of ratio. She was explained the importance of ratio's over answering phone calls. Required staff:child ratios will be maintained at all times. I will submit my child ratio spreadsheet approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. I will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Western Region Office on a weekly basis from October 24, 2025 through Friday January 23, 2026. |
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| 2025-08-25 | 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: The facility was observed to have a toy lawn mower with the handle broken off in the little play yard. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toy lawn mower was removed from the play yard and broken toys will not be in the play yard where children are playing. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.181(c) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.181(c) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for child #2, a young toddler was observed to lack updated health reports obtained at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A 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.) We did receive a Health Assessment for child #2, however it was received after the six month required time frame. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a preschooler was observed to lack updated health reports obtained at least every 12 months as evidenced by the most recent health report in the file is dated 07/22/2024. 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 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.) This particular child was released from the center. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2 and #3 were observed to contain immunization records that failed to be in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. The files for children #2 and #3 were observed to lack a written exemption regarding immunizations. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A letter was received from the parent stating that her child is exempt from shots. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have Wild Yellow Linaria Vulgaris (Butter & Eggs) which is toxic to children growing in the Little Play Yard. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plant Butter & Eggs were immediately cut and sprayed that same evening and removed from the play yard. . There will not be toxic plants accessible in child care play spaces. |
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| 2025-06-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During an interview, it was stated that children #1, #2 and #3 were observed playing with a toy box. Child #1 climbed into the toy box and children #2 and #3 overturned the toybox injuring and frightening child #1 who was inside. While staff were in the area, they did not intervene prior to the incident. 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.) Staff were instructed to intervene to a group of children playing in or around the toy box prior to an accident happening. While I respectfully disagree with this citation, I do not believe the circumstances meet the level of severity applied. |
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| 2025-06-06 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-12-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Observed a pack n play in the infant area which was not labeled for the use of 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 pack-n-play was immediately labeled with the child's name to identify which child it belonged to. |
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| 2024-12-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: Observed several of the pack n plays being used in the infant room did not have 2 feet of space on three sides. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The pack-n-plays were pulled away immediately from the toys to maintain the two feet on the three sides distance. |
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| 2024-12-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: Observed in the infant room, a bottle for an infant which was not refrigerated and was left on a rocking chair. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle was immediately removed from the chair and dumped in the sink. |
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| 2024-10-07 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 threw 3 toys at child #1 striking child #1 in the head with the hard plastic tiger, causing injury. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was seen on video surveillance tossing several toys in the direction of a child's play station area. One toy struck the side of a child's head. Without hesitation, this was reported by the Owners/Directors to OCDEL and Childline immediately. The staff was removed from the classroom. Staff #1 was interviewed and removed from premises, parent was notified and proper authorities were notified. Staff # 1 was not permitted to continue her employment with Wee Kare Child Center, Inc or has she been allowed on the property. |
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| 2024-10-07 | 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: Staff #1 threw 3 toys at child #1 striking child #1 in the head with the hard plastic tiger, causing injury. 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.) Staff #1 was seen on video surveillance tossing several toys in the direction of a child's play station area. One toy struck the side of a child's head. Without hesitation, this was reported by the Owners/Directors to OCDEL and Childline immediately. The staff was removed from the classroom. Staff #1 was interviewed and removed from premises, parent was notified and proper authorities were notified. Staff # 1 was not permitted to continue her employment with Wee Kare Child Center, Inc or has she been allowed on the property. |
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| 2024-10-07 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 did not complete an incident report regarding the injury to child #1 after being struck in the head with a hard plastic tiger toy. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An incident report was completed on the child and provided to the parent, however, the information provided was not matching the video surveillance. Staff are required to complete an incident report on the day of an injury. Parents will be given a copy on the day of the incident , a second copy will remain at the facility in an accident file and the third will be kept in the child's file. |
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| 2024-08-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, a preschool aged child was observed to lack a health report that was updated at least every 12 months as evidenced by a health report dated 08/25/23 present in the file. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A child's health assessment will be completed and kept on file every 12 months. |
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| 2024-08-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to possess Equate Acetaminophen 24 chewable tablets that failed to indicate the name of the child for whom the medication was intended Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication was removed from the classroom and deposited into the trash. |
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| 2024-08-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to possess the prescription medication Albuterol labeled for Child #3 that was expired. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The medication was returned to the parent and replaced with a new medication |
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| 2024-08-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have medication (Saline nasal spray) Labeled for child #2 but failed to have a parent's written consent for administration. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The nasal spray was returned to the parent at pick up time. |
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| 2024-08-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(viii) - Special notes | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7)(viii) Description: Special notes Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to possess medication logs for children #3 (Albuterol Ipratropium Bromide) and #4 (Diphenhydramine) that lacked special notes related to problems of administration. Correction Required: A medication log shall include special notes related to problems of administration. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) More detailed information was provided for administrative use for the albuterol and diphenhydramine. |
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| 2024-08-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions, but failed to provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers, Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Accommodations were added to meet the needs of the infants and toddlers with chronic conditions and disabilities to the emergency plan. All needs will be meet of all the children that we serve. |
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| 2024-08-27 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have documentation of providing a letter to the parent of each enrolled child that explains the emergency procedures, however, this letter failed to provide information regarding the accommodations for infants and toddlers. 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.) Emergency procedures were added explaining to parents of infants and toddlers regarding accommodation in the event of an emergency. |
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| 2023-11-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 10/3/23. The files of Children #1, #2, and #3 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the files and give the original to the parent. 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.) When we print Fee Agreements, two original copies are made. Each copy is signed by the parent. Both are original copies. One is given to the parent and one is placed in the child's file. Moving forward we can hand write "copy" on the top so that it does not look like an original. |
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| 2023-11-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(4) Description: CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The record of Staff #1 did not include a DHS FBI Clearance and National Sex Offender Registry Certificate when the Certification Representative was at the facility. The record of Staff #2 did not include a valid Child Abuse Clearance when the Certification Representative was at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 and #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.) At the time of request, the clearances were in a staff members email that I did not have access to. They were at a scheduled appointment where they could not be reached. I tried to log into the state system to gain another form of access and the system was down for maintenance. Within the hour of our representative leaving the center, I was able to obtain and email all necessary clearances to her for viewing. |
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| 2023-11-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 9/28/23. The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The certificate of compliance was moved from the office desk to the lobby display cases immediately when asked. |
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| 2023-10-16 | 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: On 10/16/23 observed a cot labeled #3 with frayed edges in the Young Toddler Room. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cot was immediately placed in the dumpster. |
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| 2023-10-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: On 10/16/23 observed children with approximately 2 to 12 inches between their cots in the Pre K Classroom. 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.) Cots will be placed 2 ft on three sides when children are napping. Director reviewed placement of cots based on the map developed. |
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| 2023-10-16 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: Certification Representative observed Staff #1 placing garbage in the dumpster outside of the center. Upon entering the building, Certification Representative observed Staff #1 entering the Older Toddler Room. When Certification Representative asked Staff #1 and #2 to name the children in his/her assigned groups, Staff #1 named 5 older toddlers while Staff #2 named 5 older toddlers and 1 preschooler. When Certification Representative asked Staff #1 if another staff had taken his/her place in the room to maintain ratio while he/she was outside, Staff #1 indicated no because there was no extra staff. 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.) All staff will assure proper coverage before taking the garbage to the dumpster. |
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| 2023-10-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. On 10/31/23 the facility had documentation of the most recent fire drill being conducted on 8/1/23. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire drill was conducted to meet the requirements although it was late by a few days. Moving forward, fire drills will be written on a calendar when they are to be due. Fire drills will be held at a minimum of at least every 60 days or less. |
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| 2023-09-28 | 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: On 9/28/23 observed a torn foam number in the Pre K Room. On 9/28/23 observed wood blocks with rough edges and splinters in the Pre K Room. On 9/28/23 observed torn foam steps/blocks with exposed foam in the Young Toddler Room. On 9/28/23 observed a torn mat with exposed foam under the climber in the Older Toddler Room. On 9/28/23 observed a missing screw on the top of the toy barn creating pinch points in the Older Toddler Room. On 9/28/23 observed wood blocks with rough edges and splinters in the School-Age Room. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The blocks were removed from the classrooms to avoid splinters. The barn was removed from the room. The foam letters were disposed in the trash. The foam blocks and mat were removed from the classroom. The blocks will be sanded before being returned to the classroom. The others will be replaced or disposed in the trash. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 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: On 9/28/23 observed embedded equipment in the Preschool/School-Age Outdoor Play Space with approximately 2 to 4 inches of mulch. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends 9 inches of mulch as protective surface covering. 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.) The embedded equipment was removed from the play yard. The remaining embedded play equipment will be surrounded with the recommended 9 inches of mulch. The remaining playground is being reconstructed. Grass seed and straw and being put down in new areas. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: On 9/28/23 observed foam blocks with bite marks and peg boards with bite marks in the Preschool Room. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The peg boards and foam blocks were immediately threw in the trash. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.105 Description: High Chairs Noncompliance Area: On 9/28/23 observed a high chair in the lunchroom which lacked a T-shaped safety strap. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The highchair was immediately placed with a replacement strap. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: On 9/28/23 the thermometer in the refrigerator to the left of the sink in the lunchroom indicated the temperature was 48 degrees. 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.) The temperature of the refrigerator was turned down to the correct degree of 45 F. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Children #4 and #5 lacked child service reports completed at least every 6 months. Child #4 had a child service report completed on 1/12/23. Child #5 had child service reports completed on 7/25/22 and 1/16/23. 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.) Children #4 and #5 have current child service reports. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Non 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 files of Children #3, #5, and #7 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the files and give the original to the parent. 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.) A copy of the agreement will be given to the parent. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Children #1 and #4 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The physician's phone number was added to the Emergency Contact Sheet. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 included the work phone number on the emergency contact sheet. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission. Child #1 had an admission date of 7/6/22 with an emergency contact form signed on 6/16/23. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 has signed parental consent for emergency medical care. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #9 was not present in the Preschool Room where Child #9 was receiving care. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of the Emergency Contact Form was placed in the classroom folder where the child was receiving care. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1 and #2 lacked an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #1, with an admission date of 7/6/22, contained a health report dated 10/8/22. Child #2, with an admission date of 6/7/23, contained a health report dated 9/15/23. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children #1 and #2 have current health assessments. Children will have a health assessment on file within 60 days of their first day of attendance at the facility. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #5, a 22-month-old, lacked an influenza immunization according to the recommendations of the ACIP. The file of Child #6, a 14-month-old, lacked an influenza immunization according to the recommendations of the ACIP. The file of Child #7, a 9-month-old, lacked an influenza immunization according to the recommendations of the ACIP. The file of Child #8, a 10-month-old, lacked an influenza immunization according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A letter of exempt for the flu shot was received from each parent. This was attached to each child's Health Assessment. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A continuity of operations was added to the emergency plan for future reference. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. Staff #1 has a current health assessment dated 5/23/22 with a previous one dated 5/21/20. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has a current health assessment. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact and agreement for Child #1 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #1's emergency contact was reviewed on 6/16/23 and agreement was reviewed on 3/1/22, 9/1/22, and 9/1/23. The emergency contact for Child #4 was not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #4's emergency contact was reviewed on 8/30/22, 3/14/23, and 9/28/23. The emergency contact for Child #5 was not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #5's emergency contact was reviewed on 6/23/22, 1/5/23, and 6/8/23. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children have current reviewed emergency contact forms and agreements. Emergency contact forms and agreements will be reviewed and updated at a minimum of at least every six months. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission. Child #1 had an admission date of 7/6/22 with an emergency contact form signed on 6/16/23. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 has signed parental consent for minor first aid. All children will have emergency contacts, including expired in their file. All files will be kept in the records. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(8) Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: It was observed that an agreement was not on file at the date of enrollment. Child #7's date of admission was 8/15/23 with an agreement dated 8/29/23. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fee Agreements will be on file prior to the first day of service for children. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The certificate of compliance was hung in a conspicuous location for parents to view. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #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 from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have until November 4, 2023, to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff number 2 will have her training completed by the requested date of November 4, 2023. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff #3 lacked documentation of completing professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Staff #3 had documentation of completing pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on 6/24/23. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 completed pediatric first aid and CPR. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Staff #7 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training every 60 months. Staff #7 had documentation of completing mandated reporter training on 9/5/23 with previous training completed on 7/11/18. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #7 has current mandated reporter training. |
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| 2023-09-28 | 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: Staff #2 lacked a State Police Clearance updated every 60 months. Staff #2 had a State Police Clearance dated 10/2/23 with a previous one dated 8/13/18. Staff #2 lacked a valid FBI Clearance. Staff #2 had an FBI Clearance from the Department of Education dated 8/14/23. Staff #2 also lacked a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate. Staff #3 lacked a valid FBI Clearance because it did not contain a disposition for charges. Staff #4 lacked a valid FBI Clearance. Staff #4 had an FBI Clearance from the Department of Education dated 9/16/22. Staff #5 lacked a valid Child Abuse Clearance. Staff #5 had a volunteer Child Abuse Clearance dated 4/15/22. Staff #6 lacked a State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and DHS FBI Clearance updated every 60 months. Staff #6 had a State Police Clearance dated 8/10/23 with a previous one dated 5/6/18. Staff #6 had a Child Abuse Clearance dated 8/15/23 with a previous one dated 5/14/18. Staff #6 had a DHS FBI Clearance dated 8/15/23 with a previous one dated 5/9/18. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2, #3, #4, and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2, #3, #4, and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2, #3, #4, and #5 were removed from care until their clearances were obtained. All staff have the correct and current clearances on file. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On 9/28/23 observed Ajax Dish Soap which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the cabinet under the sink in the lunchroom which was accessible to children. On 9/28/23 observed Ajax Dish Soap which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" by the sink in the lunchroom which was accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Ajax dish soap was removed from the sink and placed in a cabinet out of reach from children. |
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| 2023-09-28 | 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: On 9/28/23 the hot water temperature at the sink located by the diapering area was 116 degrees in the Young Toddler Room. On 9/28/23 the hot water temperature at the sink in the bathroom located between the Young and Older Toddler Rooms was 116 degrees. On 9/28/23 the hot water temperature at the sink located by the diapering area in the Older Toddler Room was 112 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 hot water tank was set to 110 F. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: On 9/28/23 the first-aid kit taken outside was in the cubby by the diapering area in the Young Toddler Room which was accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first aid kit was moved to an area in accessible to children. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: On 9/28/23 the first-aid kit for the classroom in the Young Toddler Room lacked nonporous gloves. On 9/28/23 the first-aid kit taken outside in the Young Toddler Room lacked soap, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, 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.) Staff combined two kits that were in the classroom. This met the requirements that all items were in the first aid kit. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: On 9/28/23 observed approximately four 1-inch pieces of plaster missing on the wall to the left of the entrance in the Older Toddler Room. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) As we are under construction, the contractor will be repairing the plaster and repainting the wall. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Renewal | 3270.82(e) - Toilet and sinks proper height | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(e) Description: Toilet and sinks proper height Noncompliance Area: On 9/28/23 the counter height sink in the Infant Room did not have platforms or steps, and staff were holding children to wash their hands. Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The chair was removed and replaced with platform steps. |
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| 2023-07-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews with staff, Staff #1 placed Child #1 between his/her legs during circle time and used his/her hands to keep the child from leaving when he/she attempted to do so. Staff #1 indicated he/she thought Child #1 needed to participate in circle time with the librarian. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff were instructed to allow children to sit beside them, rather than on their lap. Children are also permitted to walk freely among the classroom during instruction time. |
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| 2023-07-13 | 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: Based on interviews with staff, Staff #1 placed Child #1 between his/her legs during circle time and used his/her hands to keep the child from leaving when he/she attempted to do so. Based on interviews, Staff #2 held Child #2 under his/her arms and around his/her waist allowing the child to move but not get away from staff. 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.) Staff will sit children beside them during group activities rather than on their lap. Children will be permitted to walk freely among the classroom if they choose not to participate in the required activity. |
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| 2023-07-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: *Based on interviews with staff, Staff #1 placed Child #1 between his/her legs during circle time and used his/her hands to keep the child from leaving when he/she attempted to do so. Based on interviews, Staff #2 held Child #2 under his/her arms and around his/her waist allowing the child to move but not get away from staff. Correction Required: *A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff were instructed to allow children to freely walk around during structed activity times and given choices. No child will be required to participate in any given activity if they choose not to participate. |
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| 2023-07-13 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: **Based on interviews with staff, Staff #1 placed Child #1 between his/her legs during circle time and used his/her hands to keep the child from leaving when he/she attempted to do so. Based on interviews, Staff #2 held Child #2 under his/her arms and around his/her waist allowing the child to move but not get away from staff. Correction Required: **The Legal entity will arrange for all staff to attend a live virtual or in person training with ELRC 6 staff regarding effective and age-appropriate handling of children with challenging behaviors. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I have reached out to ELRC #6 and will be scheduling an in person staff training regarding effecting and age appropriate handling of children with challenging behaviors. They will be calling me back with a time and date that can accommodate their schedule. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 contained a health assessment dated 9/1/21. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has a current health assessment on file dated 7/28/23. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked an initial health assessment which included tuberculosis screening by Mantoux method at initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Staff #1 had a Mantoux read date of 9/3/21. 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.) Staff #1 has a current TB test with a read date of 7/8/23 on file. |
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| 2023-06-01 | 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 from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have until July 25,2023, to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 completed pediatric first aid and CPR on 6/7/23. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 6:30 AM on 6/1/23 Staff #1 was observed caring for a group of 16 mixed-age children which included 10 preschoolers, 5 young school-age children, and 1 older school-age child in the school-age classroom. 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.) Staff schedules were modified to meet schedules provided by parents. A daily scheduled was implemented to parents that they can no longer exceed ten hours of care per day, and they must provide a schedule. Parents are no longer permitted to walk-in from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. |
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| 2023-06-01 | 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 was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days or inspected by a fire safety professional annually. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested on 2/10/23, 3/10/23, and 3/21/23. 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.) A log was completed with a test sheet, but it showed "passed" instead of "tested". A copy of the system showing "tested" was requested from the monitoring company and placed in the System Documentation Box. |
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| 2023-04-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: *At approximately 7:30 AM on 4/10/23 Staff #1 was caring for a group of 12 mixed-aged children which included 8 preschoolers, 3 young school-age children, and 1 older school-age child. At approximately 7:35 AM Staff #2 was caring for a group of 7 mixed-aged children which included 6 infants and 1 young toddler. 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.) Staff was instructed to follow drop off procedures of having children in their assigned classrooms. They are not to take what children they want in their classroom. They were also instructed to have constant communication with one another in regards to numbers and moving children. Staff scheduling was adjusted and additional staff was added at 7:00 am. Parents were notified of their child's schedule and given a 15 minute window for drop-off. Parents are not permitted to drop-off prior to there designated time. |
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| 2023-04-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: **At approximately 7:30 AM on 4/10/23 Staff #1 was caring for a group of 12 mixed-aged children which included 8 preschoolers, 3 young school-age children, and 1 older school-age child. At approximately 7:35 AM Staff #2 was caring for a group of 7 mixed-aged children which included 6 infants and 1 young toddler. Correction Required: The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios. Documentation of staff:child ratios in each classroom is to be completed by the facility director at least 3 times per week during the am and pm hours of operation. Forms should be completed upon the facility director observing staff:child ratio compliance in each classroom. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by making copies of the documentation available to the Department Representative upon request after DHS approves the documentation format. Forms are to be completed upon approval for a period of 4 months from the date the forms are accepted by the Department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A form will be created to document ratio's. The form will include the classroom, staff members, number of children and age of the child. The form will be submitted for approval. Checking ratios will occur three times per week every morning and every afternoon for 4 months. Documentation will be available for DHS upon request for review. |
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| 2023-04-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: ***At approximately 7:30 AM on 4/10/23 Staff #1 was caring for a group of 12 mixed-aged children which included 8 preschoolers, 3 young school-age children, and 1 older school-age child. At approximately 7:35 AM Staff #2 was caring for a group of 7 mixed-aged children which included 6 infants and 1 young toddler. Correction Required: The legal entity must arrange with ELRC 6 for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of in person training regarding supervision and ratio of children within 3 months of the approval of this plan of correction. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will reach out to ELRC 6 to schedule the required training. All staff will attend this mandatory training. In addition, staff will be required to review and utilize this training in their daily operations. |
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| 2023-03-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: *At approximately 2:50 PM Certification Staff observed 3 preschoolers lying on rest equipment behind a sofa and bookcases in the School-Age Classroom which did not allow for critical oversight in which the supervisor could see, hear, direct, and assess the activity of the supervisees. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member failed to sit in the assigned designated chair in the classroom that was placed where she should have sat. That staff member was spoken to and reminded of proper location of setting and the importance of supervision. |
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| 2023-03-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: **At approximately 2:50 PM Certification Staff observed 3 preschoolers lying on rest equipment behind a sofa and bookcases in the School-Age Classroom which did not allow for critical oversight in which the supervisor could see, hear, direct, and assess the activity of the supervisees. Correction Required: The operator will identify on a map of the classroom, where staff should be sitting and where children should be placed during nap time. One map will be made for each classroom and must be kept up to date. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A map will be drawn of each classroom showing where children will be napping and where staff will be sitting. This will be hung in close proximity to the cots. |
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| 2023-03-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: ***At approximately 2:50 PM Certification Staff observed 3 preschoolers lying on rest equipment behind a sofa and bookcases in the School-Age Classroom which did not allow for critical oversight in which the supervisor could see, hear, direct, and assess the activity of the supervisees. Correction Required: The legal entity will conduct mandatory staff meetings at least once per month for a period of 4 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 and ratio. An agenda will be prepared for each staff meeting and a log identifying the date, time and persons attending each meeting will be maintained. The staff meeting agendas and logs will be made available to OCDEL-DHS representatives upon request. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mandatory Staff Meetings will be held at least once per month for a period of 4 months and will discuss all non-compliance inspection summaries. An agenda and attendance log will be available upon request. |
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| 2023-03-22 | 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 of Staff #3, a provisional hire, lacked application for the National Sex Offender Registry Certificate prior to or on the date of initial hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #3 did not contain documentation of applying for the NSOR, and no NSOR was on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #3- may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 was asked to leave for the remaining of the day and not return until her NSOR was received. The staff member elected not to come back. She was a no call, no show after that day. |
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| 2023-03-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 10:15 on 3/22/23 Staff #1 and Staff #2 were caring for 11 mixed-age children including 1 preschooler, 6 older toddlers, and 4 young toddlers. When asked to name the children in their assigned groups, Staff #1 identified 1 preschooler, 4 older toddlers, and 1 young toddler while Staff #2 identified 3 young toddlers and 2 older toddlers. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff were in ratio, but failed to name the correct children in their group. The staff member was new and nervous with the inspector. The staff member and I spoke later in the day. She fixed her error, noticed the mistake and learned how to adjust it. She too quit. So the problem was fixed with her. |
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| 2023-01-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training every 60 months. Staff #1 had documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 1/10/20 with previous training completed on 12/22/14. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has current mandated reporter training. |
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| 2022-12-06 | 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 9/26/22. Observed a torn multi-color gym mat with exposed foam in the Infant Classroom. 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.) Mat has been repaired. |
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| 2022-12-06 | 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 on 9/26/22. Observed embedded equipment in the Preschool/School-Age Outdoor Play Space with approximately 1 to 2 inches of mulch. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends 9 inches of mulch as protective surface covering. 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.) Embedded equipment will be protected with 9 inches of mulch to meet the Consumer Product Safety Commission recommendations. |
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| 2022-12-06 | 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: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 9/28/22. The facility had a policy that addressed the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, and distraught child, but it did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A policy was created and added to the Parent Handbook. An email was sent to the parents with an amendment and an attachment to currently enrolled families. |
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| 2022-12-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.35(e)/3270.35(f) - 46 or more children- additional group sups/Group sup present 30 hrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(e)/3270.35(f) Description: 46 or more children- additional group sups/Group sup present 30 hrs Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 9/28/22. The facility lacked a group supervisor employed by and present at the facility for a minimum of 30 hours per week for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children. Correction Required: In a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled, a group supervisor is required for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children. Each additional group supervisor shall be employed by and be present at the facility for a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Two group supervisors were hired and have started working. |
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| 2022-12-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 9/26/22. Observed two Bath and Body Works' hand sanitizers which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top drawer of a filing cabinet which were accessible to children in the Pre-K Classroom. 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.) All items labeled "keep out of reach of children" have been removed or locked in a secure cabinet. These items are no longer accessible to children. |
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| 2022-09-26 | 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: On 9/26/22 observed a torn blue exercise mat with exposed foam in the Young Toddler Classroom. On 9/26/22 observed a torn mat with exposed foam under the slide in the Young Toddler Classroom. On 9/26/22 observed a loose back on the toy oven in the Older Toddler Classroom. On 9/26/22 observed a frayed area rug at the entrance to the Older Toddler Classroom. On 9/26/22 observed a torn multi-color gym mat with exposed foam in the Infant Classroom. On 9/26/22 observed a torn number mat with exposed foam in the Infant Classroom. On 9/28/22 observed a Blue Riding Toy with approximately a 2 inch by 2 inch hole in the right front wheel in the Infant/Toddler Outdoor Play Space. On 9/26/22 observed the 2nd level of a doll house was loose in the Pre K Classroom. On 9/26/22 observed cracked marble connectors in the School-Age Classroom. On 9/26/22 observed a cracked bin containing LEGO construction vehicles in the School-Age Classroom. On 9/26/22 observed a cracked purple bin containing games including Hangman in the School-Age Classroom. On 9/26/22 observed a cracked bin containing Mr. Potato Head pieces in the School-Age Classroom. On 9/26/22 observed a round blue table with loose legs at the entrance to the School-Age Classroom. On 9/26/22 observed 2 exposed nails on the picnic table in the Preschool/School-Age Outdoor Play Space. On 9/26/22 observed 2 chairs with approximately 1 inch cracks and rough edges under the pavilion in the Preschool/School-Age Outdoor Play Space. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All torn mats have been removed and exposed foam was corrected so that children do not have access to that. Area rug was removed. The loose toy oven was tightened and secured with lock tight to prevent further loosening. The blue riding toy was thrown in the dumpster as well as the doll house, cracked bins, and any toys with broken pieces. The chairs were repaired. The 2 nails were hammered down and the picnic table was given a fresh coat of paint. The table was fixed with a smooth surface and is safe for children. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 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: On 9/26/22 observed embedded equipment in the Preschool/School-Age Outdoor Play Space with approximately 1 to 2 inches of mulch. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends 9 inches of mulch as protective surface covering 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.) Embedded play equipment will be protected with 9 inches of mulch to meet the Consumer Product Safety Commission recommendations. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: On 9/26/22 observed several bags of small glass gems with a diameter of less than 1 inch in the plastic bin labeled "Wednesday" which were accessible to children by the changing table in the Older Toddler Classroom. On 9/26/22 observed foam letters with bite marks in the Preschool Classroom. On 9/26/22 observed plastic bags in the cabinet under the microwave in the cafeteria which were accessible to children in care. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The small gems were removed from the classroom. The chewed foam letters were thrown in the trash. Trash bags were placed in an upper cabinet. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.105 Description: High Chairs Noncompliance Area: On 9/26/22 observed t-shaped safety straps missing from 2 built-in seats at the table in the Infant Classroom. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) T-shaped safety straps were provided to the infant classroom and placed in the table. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: On 9/26/22 observed 9 children with less than 2 feet of space on three sides of their mats in the Pre K Classroom. 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.) Children were placed 2 feet on 3 sites during quiet time. The following day at tape measure was used to measure the correct distance between cots. Red "x's" were placed on the floor where to place the cots so that the proper spacing requirements are met. If the number exceeds the room allowance, children will sleep in a different classroom. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:55 PM on 9/28/22 Certification Staff observed 3 children lying on rest equipment behind bookcases in the Older Toddler Room which did not allow for critical oversight in which the supervisor could see, hear, direct, and assess the activity of the supervisee. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The classroom was rearranged to provide better supervision. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #4 and #5 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children #4 and #5: added the information whom the child may be released to on the Fee Agreement, making the form current. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #8 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A telephone number of the physician was added to the Emergency Contact Form of Child #8. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #8 lacked the work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We never enforced work address or telephone before. Since, we will enforce collecting work information on emergency contact forms. Child #1 and #8 provided the information the same day we asked. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1, #2, #4, and #5 lacked information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation, on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) After speaking with the parents at pick-up, they were able to provide a N/A in the space provided on the form. All blocks were considered completed once they filled this area in. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #3 lacked the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable, on the emergency contact form. 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 parent submitted a copy of the insurance coverage and insurance policy number on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2022-09-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. The files of Children #2 and #8 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All addresses were collected for Child #1, #2, and #8. They were added to the emergency contact form and brought up to date. |
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