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Indian Valley Family Ymca Hugs Day Care

Franconia Township, PA · Montgomery County
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Rt 113 And Schoolhouse Rd, Franconia Township, PA 19438
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Capacity
80 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information

📞 (215) 723-3569
Rt 113 And Schoolhouse Rd
Franconia Township, PA 19438
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00246812
License Issued
Oct 28, 2025
Active Through
Oct 28, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17

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very good place

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About the Provider

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Learn, thrive, and grow at our HUGS Day Care, located in our Indian Valley Family YMCA. We provide full-time and part-time day care services for children 6 weeks through 5 years. We are open Monday through Friday 6:30am-6pm. Children are discovering all kinds of exciting worlds. That’s why we carefully design every activity to expand children’s imaginations and encourage positive values. Our curriculum focuses on developing the necessary skills to be successful lifelong learners in a creative, nurturing environment, and includes:

Creative play
Socialization
Reading readiness
Circle time
Arts & crafts
Music at Peter Becker Community
Science
Math
Games
Physical activities: gym, outdoor play, swimming
Character development
Handwriting without tears: Pre-writing program that we teach in our
pre-school classrooms
Family events
Intergenerational activities
Monthly newsletters
Daily communication sheets
Monthly themes

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 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.

Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-09-25 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a completed Child Service report for child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 which was signed by the parents of the child within the last 6 months.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff will complete Child Service Reports for the children listed and share the information with their parents to obtain their signatures. The Child Service Reports signed by the parents of the children listed will be maintained in the individual file for each child.
2025-09-25 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the health insurance coverage and policy number had not been included on the emergency contact form for child #2.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will contact the parent of the child listed to obtain the health insurance coverage and policy number, if applicable. Child #2's file will include emergency contact information containing the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.
2025-09-25 Renewal 3270.133(1) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(1)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the prescription medication observed for child #1 was not in an original container.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will contact the parent of child #1 to request the original container the child's prescription medication. The director and staffers will ensure that the child's prescription medication is maintained in its original container while stored at the facility.
2025-09-25 Renewal 3270.133(7)(v) - Date of administration Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)(v)

Description: Date of administration

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the medication log observed for child #1's prescription medication did not include the dates of administration.

Correction Required: A medication log shall include the date of administration.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The medication log for child #1's prescription medication will be updated by the child's parent with the dates of administration to include, both the to and from dates. The updated medication log for child #1's medication will be maintained with the medication and stored in an area inaccessible to children.
2025-09-25 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained a health assessment dated 7/26/2023 that was no longer valid after 24 months from the date of signature. The file for staff member #2 contained a health assessment dated 8/30/23 that was no longer valid after 24 months from the date of signature.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1 and #2 will submit a health assessment completed by a medical professional and dated within the past 24 months. The director will ensure that staff member #1 submits a valid health assessment dated and signed by a medical professional within the past 24 months.
2025-09-25 Renewal 3270.21/3270.102(c) - General Health and Safety/Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.102(c)

Description: General Health and Safety/Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the ground of the outdoor play space was unleveled in several areas creating tripping hazards. Also, the loose fill wooden mulch under the embedded playground equipment was less than 9 inches deep.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will have the unlevel ground of the outdoor playground leveled to eliminate tripping hazards. Also, the director will have the loose-fill wood chips refilled to depth necessary for the embedded play equipment on-site but at least 9 inches of loose-fill is necessary under embedded play equipment.
2025-09-25 Renewal 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.63

Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the chain link fence around the outdoor play area restricting children from the parking lot was observed damaged.

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The chain link fence surrounding the outdoor play area will be repaired to good condition, so it restricts children from unsafe areas or conditions outside.
2025-06-24 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the rest equipment observed with children napping were spaced less than two feet apart from each other, in 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff members spaced the rest equipment at least 2 feet apart on three sides, while children were napping. The staff members will develop a visual-aid diagram of the arrangement of the rest equipment placement reflecting the two feet on three side of the rest equipment at nap time to ensure continued compliance with the regulation.
2025-04-28 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, the facility coordinator admitted there had been one day early in the morning when a classroom was not in compliance with staff: child ratios due to a staff member arriving late to work but indicated it was for less than 20 minutes.

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). The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility coordinator and director will ensure that the required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. The director will ensure If the facility does not have the necessary number of staff members to maintain the required staff: child ratios children will be send home
2024-09-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) - Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5)

Description: Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not have the parent's signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will contact the parents of the child to obtain the parents' signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid procedures on the child's emergency contact form.
2024-09-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 was missing the addresses of the release persons

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will contact the parent of children listed to obtain the missing release persons information.
2024-09-19 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the files for new staff members #2 and #6 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results. The file for new staff member #5 included TB results but it did not include an initial health assessment reflecting a physical exam conducted by a medical professional within the last 12 months.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will request that staff members #1 and #5 submit a completed initial health assessment including TB results, as soon as possible. The director will request that staff member #5, as soon as possible; submit a completed initial health assessment to along with TB results already submitted. Staff member #1, #5 and 6 will each submit a completed Child Care Staff Health Assessment signed and dated by medical professional to indicate each has had a physical exam within the last 12 months.
2024-09-19 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, file for staff member #4 included an expired pediatric first aid/ pediatric CPR training certificate which had not been renewed.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will ensure staff member #4 is scheduled to receive pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training conducted by a PQAS trainer, as soon as possible. Staff member #4 will complete the training and provide a copy of the training certificate to verify completion of pediatric first aid and CPR training conducted by a PQAS trainer. The certificate will be maintained in the staffer's facility file.
2024-09-19 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the files for staff members #4 did not contain verification of the annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff members listed will complete the required amount of child care training to reach the minimum of 12 hours for the year. The operator will ensure that all staff is receiving a least 12 hours of child care training annually. The director will direct the staff member to complete the 12 hours of training, as soon as possible. The training certificate(s) verifying completion will be place in the staff files.
2024-09-19 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired over 90 days; did not include verification of completion of the required pediatric first aid / pediatric CPR training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will ensure that staff member #1 is scheduled to receive pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training conducted by a PQAS trainer, as soon as possible. Staff member #1 will complete the training and provide a copy of the training certificate to verify completion of pediatric first aid and CPR training conducted by a PQAS trainer. The certificate will be maintained in the staffer's facility file.
2024-09-19 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #3, hired over 90 days; did not include verification of completion of the required health and safety training topics.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #3 will complete the required health and safety training topics by completing the "Get Started with Center-Based Care - Revised 2022" online training, as soon as possible. The director will ensure that staff member #3 is supervised by qualified staffer until all pre-service training is completed. The staffer's verification of completion of the training will be maintained in the staffer's file at the facility
2024-09-19 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #7 did not include verification of a high school diploma or GED and two years of verified experience with children.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #7 will not be counted in the staff: child ratios until verification of qualifications are submitted to the facility files. The director will request the staff submit verification of a high school diploma or GED and the two years of experience with children.
2024-09-19 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, dust and debris were observed corner air vent near the infant area. The refrigerator located near the one-year area was unclean. Dust and debris were observed under the diaper pads on the changing tables surfaces. The step stool at the sink near the preschool area was observed with unclean surfaces.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director and staff will ensure the uncleanliness of the surfaces listed will be cleaned to good condition. The refrigerator, diaper changing table, air vent and step stool will be cleaned and done so regularly.
2023-10-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Continued non-compliance was observed on 10/19/23 in that the light covers over the light bulbs were missing in the Toddler, Pre-school rooms and Infant foyer and provider was unable to verify that the bulbs were shatter proof.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Maintenance has replaced the covers on the lights
2023-09-13 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of child #4 did not include an updated health report. Report dated 2/14/22.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will get an updated health report for child #4. Documentation will be kept in the child's file.
2023-09-13 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. The records of staff person # 9 did not include an updated Health record. Health record dated 8/24/2021.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 will get information about their tuberculosis screening test from their doctor
2023-09-13 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of child #1. child #2, child #3, and child #4 did not include an updated financial agreement. Documents dated 9/9/22, 1/3/23 respectively.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will update the financial agreements for child #1, #2, #3, & #4. Documentation will be kept in the children's file.
2023-09-13 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of staff person#5 did not include acceptable verification of education.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #5 will be getting a transcript that is legible. Documentation will be kept in the staff members file.
2023-09-13 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #6 did not include an updated Mandated Reporter training as required by the CPSL. Training dated 6/12/2018.

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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #6 will be updating their mandated reporter training and will not work until it is completed.
2023-09-13 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1, and staff person #5 did not include two written, nonfamily references.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1 & #5 will get 1 more nonfamily reference. Documentation will be kept in the staff file.
2023-09-13 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #6 and Staff person #9 included Pediatric first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, but the trainer could not be verified as an approved trainer.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will contact the training organization for a new certificate that includes the trainers name/QR code or contact the trainer to provide a letter or documentation in order to determine the pediatric first Aid/CPR is acceptable. Documentation for staff #9 included. Staff #6 will not work until documentation is obtained.
2023-09-13 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #6 and staff person #7 did not include updated fire safety training. Documents dated 8/1/22 and 7/21/22 respectively.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person $7 has completed their fire safety trainings. Documentation attached and will be kept in their staff file. Staff person #6 will not work until fire safety training has been completed-once received a copy will be forwarded to certification rep.
2023-09-13 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #4, staff person #7, and staff person #8 did not include a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All reviews for persons #4, #7, & #8 have been completed and attached. Documentation will be kept in the staff files.
2023-09-13 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that in the Toddler, Pre-school rooms and Infant foyer the covers over the light bulbs were missing and provider was unable to verify that the bulbs were shatter proof.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Building and grounds director is in the process of fixing/replacing light fixtures
2023-06-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on 6/22/23, a review of staff files showed that staff person #1 had not completed the pre-service training required within 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will be supervised at all times until the 10-hour health and safety pre-service training is completed and a certificate of completion is on file.
2023-06-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During unannounced inspection on 6/22/23, a review of staff files showed the file for staff person #2 contained an expired mandated reporter training dated 1/19/17.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 will be supervised at all times and will complete the mandated reporter training.
2023-06-22 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2022-10-18 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD #1 WAS NOT PRESENT IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE WHERE THE CHILD 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOR CHILD #1 WAS COPIED AND PLACED IN THE CLASSROOM DURING THE INSPECTION.
2022-10-18 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(e)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMREGENCY INFORMATION LOCATED IN THE CLASSROOMS WHERE THE CHILDREN RECEIVE CARE, HAD NOT BEEN UPDATED WITHIN THE PAST 6 MONTHS WITH A NEW SIGNATURE AND DATE.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT EACH PARENT UPDATES/REVIEWS THE EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOR THEIR CHILD(REN) WITH A NEW SIGNATURE AND DATE AT LEAST EVERY 6 MONTHS. THE UPDATED FORMS WILL BE COPIED AND DISTRIBUTED TO THE CLASSROOMS.
2022-10-18 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #9 CONTAINED A PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND PEDIATRIC CPR CERTIFICATE THAT DID NOT SPECIFY A TRAINER'S NAME, OR QR CODE, SO IT COULD NOT BE DETERMINED IF THE TRAINING WAS CONDUCTED BY A CERTIFIED PQAS TRAINER AS REQUIRED.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE DIRECTOR WILL CONTACT THE TRAINING ORGANIZATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE THAT INCLUDES THE TRAINER'S NAME /QR CODE, OR CONTACT THE TRAINER TO PROVIDE A LETTER OR DOCUMENTATION IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE PEDIATRIC FIRST AID/CPR IS ACCEPTABLE. DOCUMENTATION WILL BE SENT TO CERT REP.
2022-10-18 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY HAD NOT DEVELOPED POLICIES REGARDING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME/ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, CHILD MALTREATMENT, OR STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH A CRYING, FUSSING OR DISTRAUGHT CHILD, AS REQUIRED UNDER FEDERAL REGULATION 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE DIRECTOR WILL DEVELOP THE POLICIES REQUIRED. DOCUMENTATION WILL BE SENT TO CERTIFICATION REP.
2022-10-18 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A FORMULA AND FEEDING SCHEDULE FOR CHILD #1 WAS NOT PRESENT IN THE INFANT ROOM.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE FORMULA AND FEEDING SCHEDULE FOR CHILD #1 WAS OBTAINED DURING THE INSPECTION. IT WAS COPIED AND PLACED IN THE INFANT ROOM.
2022-10-18 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, WRITTEN INFORMATION REGARDING THE LOCATION OF THE FACILITY AND THE PROGRAM'S TRAFFIC ROUTES AROUND THE FACILITY WERE NOT SENT TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES, WITHIN THE PAST YEAR.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE DIRECTOR WILL NOTIFY THE LOCAL POLICE IN WRITING ABOUT THE FACILITY'S LOCATION AND TRAFFIC AROUND THE FACILITY.
2022-10-18 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2, #4, AND #6 DID NOT CONTAIN TWO WRITTEN, NON-FAMILY REFERENCES.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE STAFF WILL BE NOTIFIED TO BRING IN TWO NON-FAMILY REFERENCES FOR THE STAFF FILE.
2022-10-18 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT SPECIFY THAT PARENTS WOULD BE CONTACTED AT THE BEGINNING AND END OF ALL EMERGENCIES, AND IT DID NOT SPECIFY THE METHOD OF HOW THEY WOULD BE CONTACTED.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE EMERGENCY PLAN WILL BE UPDATED TO INCLUDE CONTACTING PARENTS AT THE BEGINNING AND THE END OF ANY EMERGENCY. THE METHOD USED TO CONTACT PARENTS WILL ALSO BE ADDED TO THE PLAN. A COPY WILL BE SENT TO CERTIFICATION REP FOR VERIFICATION.
2022-10-18 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, AN EMERGENCY DRILL HAD NOT BEEN CONDUCTED AND DOCUMENTED WITHIN THE PAST YEAR.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
AN EMERGENCY DRILL WILL BE CONDUCTED AND RECORDED IN THE EMERGENCY DRILL LOG. DOCUMENTATION WILL BE SENT TO CERTIFICATION REP FOR VERIFICATION.
2022-10-18 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #5, #7, and #8 DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETING 12 HOURS OF ANNUAL CHILD CARE TRAINING.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSON #5, #7, AND #8 WILL COMPLETE 12 HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING. DOCUMENTATION WILL BE KEPT IN THE STAFF FILE.
2022-10-18 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #5, #7, AND #8, DID NOT INCLUDE COMPLETE CERTIFICATION FOR PEDIATRIC FIRST AID. A CERTIFICATE STATING THE ONLINE SKILLS PORTION OF THE TRAINING HAS BEEN COMPLETED, BUT A FINAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR THE IN-PERSON PART OF THE TRAINING WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSON #5, #7, AND #8 WILL COMPLETE THE IN-PERSON PART OF THE TRAINING FOR PEDIATRIC FIRST AID WITH A PQAS INSTRUCTOR AND DOCUMENTATION WILL BE SENT TO CERT REP. STAFF PERSON #5, #7, AND #8 WILL BE SUPERVISED BY A PERMANENT STAFF PERSON UNTIL CERTIFICATION IS RECEIVED AND ON FILE AT THE FACILITY.
2022-10-18 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION ON FILE OF COMPLETING THE REQUIRED TRAINING UNDER 3270.31(f) 1-9.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 WILL COMPLETED THE REQUIRED PRE-SERVICE HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING AS REQUIRED. STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 WILL BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES, AND WORK WITH ANOTHER PERMANENT STAFF PERSON UNTIL THE TRAINING IS COMPLETE.
2022-10-18 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #1, #2, #3, AND #6 DID NOT HAVE COMPLETE CRIMINAL HISTORY ON FILE AS REQUIRED BY THE CPSL. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT CONTAIN A COMPLETE pa CRIMINAL CLEARANCE, ONLY THE RECORD NUMBER FOR CONTROL. STAFF PERSON #1 HAS ALSO LIVED OUTSIDE OF PA IN THE LAST 5 YEARS AND THER WERE NOT OUT OF STATE CLEARANCES ON FILE, OR REQUESTS FOR THOSE CLEARANCES. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #3 CONTAINED A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FBI DATED 2/20/20, AND THERE WAS NO RECEIPT FOR A DHS FBI CLEARANCE AND NO COMPLETE FBI CLEARANCE. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #6 DID NOT CONTAIN A DHS FBI CLEARANCE, OR A RECEIPT FOR APPLYING FOR THE CLEARANCE. STAFF PERSON #6 ALSO HAD MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING THAT WAS MORE THAN 60 MONTHS OLD.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSON #1 IS PAST THE PROVISIONAL HIRE PERIOD AND WILL NOT WORK IN A POSITION AT THE FACILITY UNTIL THE PA CRIMINAL CLEARANCE AND ALL OUT OF STATE CLEARANCES ARE ON FILE. STAFF PERSON #2 IS PAST THE PROVISIONAL HIRE PERIOD AND WILL BE SUPERVISED BY A PERMANENT STAFF PERSON UNTIL MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING IS COMPLETED. STAFF PERSON #3 IS PAST THE PROVISIONAL HIRE PERIOD AND WILL NOT WORK AT THE FACILITY UNTIL A COMPLETE DHS FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE IS ON FILE. STAFF PERSON #3 WILL ALSO COMPLETE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING. STAFF PERSON #6 WILL NOT WORK AT THE FACILITY UNTIL A RECEIPT FOR FINGERPRINTING IS ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. STAFF PERSON #6 WILL THEN BE ABLE TO WORK SUPERVISED. IF THE COMPLETE CLEARANCE IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 45 DAYS, STAFF PERSON #6 WILL BE SUSPENDED UNTIL IT IS RECEIVED AND ON FILE.
2022-10-18 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #2 AND #4 DID NOT HAVE ANY PROOF OF EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE ON FILE TO QUALIFY FOR A STAFF POSITION AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSON #2 AND #4 WILL BRING IN PROOF OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE WHICH POSITION THEY QUALIFY TO PERFORM AS A STAFF PERSON. UNTIL DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED, STAFF PERSON #2 AND #4 WILL ONLY WORK IN AN AIDE POSITION, AND BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES.
2022-10-18 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #6 DID NOT INCLUDE 2500 HOURS OF EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN TO QUALIFY FOR AN AGS POSITION.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSON #2 WILL BE NOTIFIED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF 2500 HOURS OF EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN. THE DIRECTOR WILL VERIFY THE EXPERIENCE LISTED, AND THIS WILL BE PLACED IN THE STAFF FILE.
2022-10-18 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY WAS NOT DOCUMENTING MONTHLY TESTING OF THE FIRE SYSTEM AS REQUIRED UNDER ACT 62.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE FACILITY WILL BEGIN TESTING THE FIRE SYSTEM MONTHLY AS REQUIRED. THE MONTHLY TESTING WILL BE DOCUMENTED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FIRE DRILL FORM AND WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTIONS.
2021-12-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.136(d) - Communicate report to DOH Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.136(d)

Description: Communicate report to DOH

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT CLASSROOMS AT THE FACILITY WERE CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19. CERTIFICATION REP DID NOT RECEIVE NOTIFICATION THAT THIS WAS REPORTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND OCDEL WAS NOT NOTIFIED THAT THIS WAS REPORTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH UNTIL AFTER THE VISIT TO THE FACILITY ON 12/22/21.

Correction Required: A facility person who knows of a communicable disease for which 28 Pa. Code Chapter 27 (relating to communicable and noncommunicable diseases) requires reporting, or who knows of a group expression of an illness which may be of public concern, whether or not it is known to be of a communicable nature, shall report it promptly to the appropriate division of the Department of Health as specified in Chapter 27, or to a local department of health.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE DEPATMENT OF HEALTH WAS NOTIFIED AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION OF CLOSURE WAS SENT TO OCDEL/CERTIFICATION REP.
2021-12-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSONS #1, #2 (VOLUNTEERS) AND #3 (STAFF PERSON HIRED 10/25/21), DID NOT INCLUDE AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED WITHIN 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO SERVICE AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
FACILITY PERSON #1, #2, AND #3 WILL MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO OBTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT. DOCUMENTATION WILL BE SENT TO CERT REP FOR VERIFICATION AND THEN PLACED IN THE STAFF/VOLUNTEER FILES ADDITION TO POC 1/28/22 - THE STARS PROGRAM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM HUGS DAYCARE.
2021-12-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #1, #2, (VOLUNTEERS), AND #3 (STAFF PERSON HIRED ON 10/25/21), DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF TB TESTING RESULTS OBTAINED AT LEAST 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO INITIAL SERVICE AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
FACILITY PERSONS #1, #2, AND #3 WILL SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR TB TESTING. DOCUMENTATION OF RESULTS WILL BE SENT TO CERTIICATION REP FOR VERIFICATION AND THEN PLACED IN THE STAFF FILE. ADDITION TO POC 1/28/22 - THE STARS PROGRAM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM HUGS DAYCARE.
2021-12-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT FACIITY PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT HAVE INDIVIDUAL FILES AT THE FACILITY. CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED CLEARANCES FOR SEVERAL VOUNTEERS IN THE SAME FILE.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
AN INDIVIDUAL FILE WILL BE CREATED FOR EACH FACILITY PERSON. THESE WILL BE MAINTAINED AND INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR THE POSITION BEING PERFORMED.
2021-12-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(1) - Name, address, and phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(1)

Description: Name, address, and phone

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER FOR THE INDIVIDUAL.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
AN FORM THAT CONTAINS ALL OF THE REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR A FACILITY PERSON (NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER) WILL BE INCLUDED IN EACH PERSON'S FILE. ADDITION TO POC 1/28/22 - THE STARS PROGRAM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM HUGS DAYCARE.
2021-12-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(i) - Age Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(i)

Description: Age

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE A GOVERNMENT ISSUED FORM OF ID TO VERIFY THE AGE OF THE INDIVIDUAL.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
FACILITY PERSON #1 AND #2 WILL OBTAIN AN OFFICIAL FORM OF ID WHICH VERIFIES BIRTHDATE, AND A COPY WILL BE KEPT IN THE STAFF FILE. ADDITION TO POC 1/28.22 - THE STARS PROGRAM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM HUGS DAYCARE.
2021-12-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #1, #2, AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN, NON-FAMILY RFERENCES, ATTESTING TO THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A FACILITY PERSON.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
FACILITY PERSON #1, #2, AND #3 WILL OBTAIN TWO REFERENCES. DOCUMENTATION WILL BE SENT TO CERT REP FOR VERIFICATION AND KEPT IN THE STAFF FILE. ADDITION TO POC 1/28/220- THE STARS PROGRAM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM HUGS DAYCARE
2021-12-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #3 (IDENTIFIED AS A STAFF PERSON HIRED ON 10/25/21) DID NOT INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION OF BEING TRAINED IN THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN AT THE INITIAL TIME OF HIRE.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
FACILITY PERSON #3 WILL BE TRAINED IN THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND DOCUMENTATION WILL BE PLACED IN THE STAFF FILE
2021-12-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 12/22/21, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PERSON #1 AND #2 (IDENTIFIED AS VOLUNTEERS), AND FACILITY PERSON #3 (IDENTIFIED AS A STAFF PERSON HIRED ON 10/25/21), DID NOT HAVE COMPLETE CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION ON FILE AS REQUIRED BY THE CPSL. THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #1 AND #2 BOTH CONTAINED A VOLUNTEER PA CRIMINAL CLEARANCE AND A VOLUNTEER PA CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE. THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT CONTAIN AN APPLICATION/RECEIPT OR COMPLETED FBI CLEARANCE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT CONTAIN AN APPLICATION OR COMPLETED NSOR CLEARANCE. THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE A RECEIPT OR COMPLETED PA CRIMINAL CLEARANCE.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
FACILITY PERSON #1, #2, and #3 WILL NOT VOLUNTEER OR WORK AT THE FACILITY UNTIL COMPLETED FBI, NSOR, AND THE PA CRIMINAL CLEARANCES ARE ON FILE. ONCE THESE CLEARANCES ARE OBTAINED THEY WILL BE SENT TO CERTIFICATION REP FOR VERIFICATION AND THEN KEPT IN THE INDIVIDUAL'S FILE. ADDITION TO POC 1/28/22 - THE STARS PROGRAM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM HUGS DAYCARE.
2021-12-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #3 (IDENTIFIED AS A STAFF PERSON HIRED ON 10/25/21), DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR A STAFF POSITION AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSON #3 WILL OBTAIN THE EDUCATIONAL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE POSITION, AS WELL AS ANY DOCUMENTED EXPERIENCE PRIOR TO THIS POSITION. THIS REQUIRED INFORMATION WILL BE PLACED IN THE STAFF FILE AND SENT TO CERTIFICATION REP.
2021-12-22 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) - Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.113(a)(2)

Description: Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF COMPLAINT INVESTIGATON ON 12/22/21, IT WAS REPORTED TO OCDEL VIA A COMPLAINT, AND ACKNOWLEDGED BY TWO DIFFERENT STAFF MEMBERS , THAT THE FACILITY HAS WORKED OUT OF RATIO FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS DUE TO STAFFING SHORTAGES, THEREBY COMPROMISING SUPERVISION.

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 requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF:CHILD RATIOS, AND SUPERVISION WILL BE MAINTINED AT ALL TIMES.
2021-09-07 NS- Unannounced Monitoring NS- Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILES OF CHILDREN #1, #2, #3, #4, AND #5 CONTAINED THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT, NOT A COPY OF THE AGREEMENT.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
COPIES OF THE AGREEMENTS WILL BE MADE AND SENT HOME. GOING FORWARD, ALL AGREEMENTS ON FILE WILL BE A COPY, AND THE PARENT WILL RECEIVE THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.151(c)(4)/3270.151(c)(5) - Information re: medical problems/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE QUESTIONS #1 AND #3 ANSWERED BY THE PHYSICIAN OR CRNP.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSON #1 WILL BE NOTIFIED TO RETURN THE HEALTH ASSESSEMENT TO THE PHYSICIAN IN ORDER FOR THE FORM TO BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. GOING FORWARD, STAFF HEALTH ASSESSMENTS WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR TO ENSURE ALL REQUIRED QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED BY THE PHYSICIAN.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE BOTTLES FOR CHILD #6 WERE NOT LABELED WITH THE CHILD'S NAME.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PARENTS WILL BE CONTACTED TO LABEL THE CHILD'S BOTTLE WITH THE CHILD'S NAME. GOING FORWARD, STAFF WILL CHECK THE CHILDREN'S BOTTLES EACH DAY TO ENSURE EACH BOTTLE IS LABELD WITH A NAME .THIS WILL ENSURE THAT EACH CHILD IS RECEIVING THE CORRECT BOTTLE AT ALL TIMES.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, DIAPER CREAM - LABELED KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN - WAS OBSERVED IN A CONTAINER UNDER THE CHANGING TABLE IN THE PRE SCHOOL AREA, AND WAS ACCESSIBLE TO CHIDLREN.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
DIAPER CREAM AND ANY OTHER ITEMS LABELED KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN WILL BE STORED IN AN AREA THAT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. THE DIAPER CREAM WILL BE MOVED THE A HIGHER AREA. GOING FORWARD, ITEMS THAT ARE CONSIDERED TOXIC WILL ALWAYS BE LOCKED OR MADE INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE YOUNG TODDLER AREA WAS MISSING SOAP.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
SOAP WAS ADDED TO THE FIRST AID KIT SO IT CONTAINED ALL 7 REQUIRED ITEMS. GOING FORWARD, IF AN ITEM IS TAKEN OUT OF THE FIRST AID KIT OR IF AN ITEM IS EMPTY, IT WILL BE REPLACED. FIRST AID KITS WILL BE CHECKED TO ENSURE ALL 7 REQUIRED ITEMS ARE PRESENT.
2019-12-17 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHIPPED BLUE PAINT WAS OBSERVED ON THE BACK OF SEVERAL STORAGE/TOY SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE CHILD CARE SPACE.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE BLUE PAINT WILL BE TOUCHED UP ON THE BACK OF THE STORAGE/TOY SHELVES. GOING FORWARD, ANY CHIPPED PAINT IN THE FACILITY WILL BE RE-PAINTED SO THERE ARE NO AREAS OF CHIPPING PAINT.
2019-01-08 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The changing pads on two changing tables had a torn outer covering exposing the inside foam.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Two new changing table pads were purchased and put on the changing tables. Whenever there are rips in the future the changing pads will be replaced immediately.
2019-01-08 Renewal 3270.108(c) - No styrofoam Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Styrofoam bowls were observed in the childcare center. The bowls are used by the children for arts and crafts.

Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Styrofoam bowls were removed from the facility They were replaced with plastic reusable bowls immediately.
2019-01-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for child #1 and #2 did not include the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents completed at pick up time. All children's files will have all areas completed at all times.
2019-01-08 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 did not have verification of training in the emergency plan.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have current emergency preparedness training. It will be updated yearly or as needed.
2019-01-08 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 did not have documented child care experience signed by a representative of the experiential entity. .

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have verification of hours as required. These documents will be placed on file.
2019-01-08 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Sunscreen and diaper creams labeled "keep out of the reach of children" were observed in a bin on a shelf under the changing table in an area accessible to the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All Keep out of the reach of children items will be kept out of the reach of children at all times.
2019-01-08 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 1/8/2019 the water temperature in the preschool classroom sink (large) measured 124 F degrees and the water temperature in the infant classroom sink measured 119 F degrees.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Water regulators were installed by our maintenance dept on each of our faucets. The temperature can exceed 106 F with the regulators installed.
2019-01-08 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Cubbie units in the main area classroom are braced to the floor with L shaped metal brackets. The sun shade on the on the toddler playground has exposed metal brackets with bolts. The brackets have sharp corners. If a child was to trip and fall onto the brackets it could cause injury.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All metal brackets were removed from the cubbie units they are mounted to each other and the wall. Due to the frozen ground, the outdoor brackets were replaced with a rounded bracket. In the spring the brackets will be covered with topsoil and grass.
2018-09-13 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(a)/3270.119 - Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 9/13/2018 Child #1 was observed sleeping in a bouncer seat placed inside of a crib.

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.Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All cribs will contain only the infant in it during sleeping times. Unless documented by a physician a child must be in a sleeping position recommended by the American Pediatrics.
2018-09-13 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 9/13/2018 preschool and toddler aged children were observed sleeping on nap time mats. Several of the children were sleeping on mats that d were not placed with two 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Every mat and cot will be placed at least 2 feet apart on 3 sides effective immediately.
2018-01-18 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JANUARY 18, 2018, THE WRITTEN PLAN OF DAILY ACTIVITIES WAS NOT POSTED IN THE 3 YEAR OLD GROUP SPACE OR THE 1 YEAR OLD GROUP SPACE.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER POSTED THE WRITTEN PLAN OF DAILY ACTIVITIES IN THE 1 AND 3 YEAR OLD GROUP SPACES AND WILL DO ROUTINE CHECKS TO ENSURE THAT THE WRITTEN PLAN OF DAILY ACTIVITIES IS POSTED IN ALL GROUP SPACES AT ALL TIMES.
2018-01-18 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JANUARY 18, 2018, THE ARRIVAL AND DEPATURE TIMES WERE NOT SPECIFIED ON ANY OF THE 10 AGREEMENTS REVIEWED.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER REVIEWED AND UPDATED THE 10 AGREEMENTS REVIEWED TO INCLUDE THE CHILDREN'S ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES, AND WILL REVIEW AND UPDATE THE AGREEMENTS OF ALL CURRENTLY ENROLLED CHILDREN TO ENSURE THAT THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES ARE SPECIFIED ON ALL AGREEMENTS AT ALL TIMES.
2018-01-18 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JANUARY 18, 2018, THE AGREEMENT OF CHILD #2 DID NOT SPECIFY THE PERSONS DESIGNATED BY A PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER REVIEWED AND UPDATED THE CHILD'S AGREEMENT WITH THE PARENT TO SPECIFY THE PERSONS DESIGNATED BY A PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED AND WILL REVIEW AND UPDATE THE AGREEMENTS OF ALL CURRENTLY ENROLLED CHILDREN TO ENSURE THAT ALL AGREEMENTS SPECIFY THE PERSONS DESIGNATED BY A PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED AT ALL TIMES.
2018-01-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JANUARY 18, 2018, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE WORK ADDRESS AND 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER REVIEWED AND UPDATED THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WITH THE CHILD'S PARENT TO INCLUDE THE WORK ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, AND WILL REVIEW THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF ALL CURRENTLY ENROLLED CHILDREN TO ENSURE THAT ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION INCLUDES THE HOME AND WORK ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF THE ENROLLING PARENT AT ALL TIMES.
2018-01-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JANUARY 18, 2018, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILDREN #3 AND #7 DID NOT 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.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER REVIEWED AND UPDATED THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WITH THE CHILD'S PARENT AND WILL REVIEW THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF ALL CURRENTLY ENROLLED CHILDREN TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION ON THE CHILD'S SPECIAL NEEDS IS INCLUDED IN ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION AT ALL TIMES.
2018-01-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JANUARY 18, 2018, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION OF CHILDREN #1, #3, #4, #5 AND #6 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ADDRESS OF THE INDIVIDUALS DESIGNATED BY THE PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER REVIEWED AND UPDATED THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS WITH EACH CHILD'S PARENT, AND WILL REVIEW THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS OF ALL CURRENTLY ENROLLED CHILDREN TO ENSURE THAT ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION INCLUDES THE NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE INDIVIDUAL DESIGNATED BY THE PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED AT ALL TIMES.
2018-01-18 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JANUARY 18, 2018, THE WRITTEN PLAN IDENTIFYING THE MEANS OF TRANSPORTING A CHILD TO EMERGENCY CARE AND STAFFING PROVISIONS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY WAS NOT DISPLAYED IN THE INFANT OR ONE YEAR OLD CLASSROOMS.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER POSTED THE EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN IN THE INFANT AND ONE YEAR OLD ROOMS AND WILL DO ROUTINE CHECKS TO ENSURE THAT THIS WRITTEN PLAN REMAINS POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY IN EVERY CHILDCARE SPACE AT ALL TIMES.
2018-01-18 Renewal 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JANUARY 18, 2018, THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A SAFE ROUTES POLICY DETERMINED AND POSTED AT A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION IN THE CHILDCARE FACILITY.

Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER CREATED A SAFE ROUTES POLICY DETERMINING THE APPROPRIATE SAFE PEDESTRIAN CROSSWAYS, PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF POINTS AND BIKE ROUTES, AND WILL COMMUNICATE TO THE CHILDREN AND PARENTS IN WRITING. PROVIDER POSTED THE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION AT A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION IN THE CHILDCARE FACILITY AND WILL DO ROUTINE CHECKS TO ENSURE THAT THIS WRITTEN NOTIFICATION REMAINS POSTED AT A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION AT ALL TIMES.
2018-01-18 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JANUARY 18, 2018, THE RECORD OF STAFF #3 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN, NONFAMILY REFERENCES FROM INDIVIDUALS ATTESTING TO THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A FACILITY PERSON.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER OBTAINED TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES FROM THE STAFF AND WILL REVIEW THE RECORDS OF ALL CURRENTLY EMPLOYED STAFF TO ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF RECORDS INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN, NONFAMILY REFERENCES FROM INDIVIDUALS ATTESTING TO THE PERSONS SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A FACILITY PERSON AT ALL TIMES.
2018-01-18 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JANUARY 18, 2018, THE RECORDS OF STAFF #1 AND 2 (BOTH REPORTED TO BE ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISORS) DID NOT CONTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF 2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN PRIOR TO SERVICE AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER OBTAINED DOCUMENTATION OF AT LEAST 2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN FOR BOTH STAFF AND WILL REVIEW THE FILES OF ALL CURRENTLY EMPLOYED STAFF TO ENSURE THAT ALL RECORDS INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING PRIOR TO SERVICE AT THE FACILITY FOR WHICH POSITION THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN AT ALL TIMES.
2018-01-18 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON JANUARY 18, 2018, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER OF THE BIG SINK BETWEEN THE INFANT AND TODDLER ROOM MEASURED AT 114 F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER TURNED OFF THE HOT WATER AT THE SINK AND WILL DO ROUTINE CHECKS TO ENSURE THAT THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN ANY SINK OR AREA THAT IS ACCESSIBLE OR USED BY CHILDREN DOES NOT EXCEED 110 F AT ANY TIME.
2017-01-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: File record for Child #4 was missing enrolling parent's home address

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #4 WAS UPDATED WITH ENROLLING PARENT'S ADDRESS; DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE TO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION AT TIME OF ENROLLMENT
2017-01-24 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: FILE RECORDS FOR CHILD #1, #2, #3, AND #4 DID NOT INCLUDE RELEASE PERSON'S ADRESSES

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
FILE RECORDS FOR CHILD #1, #2, #3, AND #4 WAS UPDATED WITH RELEASE PERSON'S ADDRESS; DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT ALL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE RELEASE PERSON'S IS OBTAINED AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT
2017-01-24 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING WAS NOT INCLUDED IN FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #2 (HIRED 12/23/16)

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING WAS PLACED IN THEFILE RECORD FOR STAFF #2 COMPLETED ON 1/25/17 ; DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE ALL STAFF MEMBERS OBTAIN TRAINING AT TIME OF EMPLOYMENT AND YEARLY
2017-01-24 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: RECOGNIZING AND REPORTING CHILD ABUSE: MANDATED AND PERMISSIVE REPORTING TRAINING WAS NOT INCLUDED IN FILE RECORD FOR STAFF #1

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person`s record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement,mandated and permissive reporting training and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF#1 COMPLETED MANDATED AND PERMISSIVE TRAINING ON 1/25/16 AND PLACED THE RECORD OF THE TRAIN IN THE FILE RECORD; DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE ALL STAFF HAVE CLEARANCES AT TIME OF EMPLOYMENT
2017-01-24 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: SUNSCREEN WAS ACCESSIBLE IN THE CUBBIES BETWEEN THE YOUNG TODDLER CLASSROOM AND INFANT ROOM

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
DIRECTOR REMOVED THE SUNSCREEN FROM THE CUBBIES,LOCKED THE SUNSCREEN AWAY AND RETURNED IT TO PARENTS; DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE ALL TOXICS ARE LOCKED AND INACESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES

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