Montessori Academy Of Chambersburg
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About the Provider
As a nonprofit, private school for early childhood through middle school age groups, Montessori Academy of Chambersburg is committed to offering a progressive world of education, culture and diversity to each student; exploring his individuality and achieving his academic excellence.
With students attending all the way from Carlisle to Gettysburg to Hagerstown, our reach within Chambersburg and the surrounding communities continues to grow, raising the bar for education in Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Montessori Academy of Chambersburg is licensed by the PA Dept. of Education, the PA Dept. of welfare, accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and is an associate member of the American Montessori Society.
Hours of Operation
- MondayOpen
- TuesdayOpen
- WednesdayOpen
- ThursdayOpen
- FridayOpen
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 was observed not to have documentation of release person's address designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Reached out to parents to get emergency contact address added to the form. Form now includes addresses for emergency contacts. |
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| 2026-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The most up to date health assessment on file for Staff #2 was observed to be greater than 24 months. This is evidenced by the health assessment being dated 8/7/23 and 2/4/26. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) None needed. Staff member's health assessment was completed on 2/4/2026. |
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| 2026-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 DOH: 11/17/25, was observed not to have documentation of pediatric CPR/first aid training being completed within the staff persons first 90 days of hire. 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of 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.) Director met with HR staff to review required timelines and procedures for timely training of new employees. HR staff will maintain calendar for training timelines for staff. Staff #4 is registered for PQAS approved First Aid certification on 4/14/2026. |
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| 2026-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) - Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Description: Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 DOH: 10/16/25, was observed not to have documentation of Health and Safety training being completed within the staff persons first 90 days of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility persons file in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under § 3270.31(f) taken from September 30, 2016 forward satisfies this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 submitted documentation of completed Health and Safety training for file on 2/18/26. |
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| 2026-02-17 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 DOH: 8/21/25, and Staff #3 DOH 10/16/25 was observed not to have documentation of mandated reporter training being completed within the staff persons first 90 days of hire. 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.) Staff #1 submitted completed mandated report training on 2/4/2026. Staff #3 submitted completed mandated report training on 2/16/2026 |
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| 2025-10-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed a loose support screw on a white chair in the school age room. Observed a broken shelf with rough edges in the toddler outdoor play area. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cracked shelf was disposed of. Screws on furniture in ExCEL room checked for tightness and tightened as needed, including white chair. |
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| 2025-10-15 | Allocated 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 child sleeping in a crib which was not labeled with the specific child's name. 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.) Replaced the child's missing name label on the crib with a new label. |
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| 2025-10-15 | Allocated 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: Observed staff file #1 contained an initial health assessment which was dated more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in the childcare setting. 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.) Asked staff member to locate missing health document. When they could not find it, staff member was sent for a new health eval and TB test. Copy of Staff Health Assessment and TB test results for this staff member are now on file. |
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| 2025-10-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed diaper cream, labeled keep out of the reach of children, was accessible to children in a low bin in the bathroom of the first toddler room inspected. 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.) Diaper cream was returned to its proper storage basket out of reach of children. |
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| 2025-10-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: Observed poke weed, a toxic plant, which was growing in some bushes between the toddler and preschool play areas. 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.) Pokeweed weeded out of the bush area between the playgrounds. |
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| 2025-10-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: Observed discarded utensils, napkins, and plates in a closed receptacle which did not have a plastic lining. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Placed plastic bag into the small trash can after emptying it. |
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| 2025-10-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed a detached fence panel on the fence surrounding the toddler play area. Observed a pot of standing water on the walkway to the outdoor play area. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Popped the fence panel back into place. Drained the planting pot of excess water. |
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| 2025-10-15 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Observed the documented fire drill log revealed that one time in the previous 12 months the fire drill was conducted more than 60 days after the previous fire drill. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Noted that fire drills need to be no more than 60 days apart, even during summer when there are periods of program closure. |
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| 2025-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 and #3 contained initial health assessments which were obtained and dated more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. 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.) Current health assessments are already on file for child #1 and child #3. |
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| 2025-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2, an older toddler, contained a most recent health assessment which is dated more than 13 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents were informed that Child #2's health assessment needed to be updated. The school nurse is following up to ensure parental compliance. |
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| 2025-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 contained an updated health assessment which was obtained more than 28 months after the previous valid health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 already has a current health assessment on file. |
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| 2025-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Observed the documented annual emergency drills revealed that the facility has conducted the same emergency drill (tornado drill) for the previous three years. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will begin to rotate the type of annual emergency drill implemented. |
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| 2025-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #2 contained a criminal background check which did not contain a valid date of birth. Observed staff file #3, a provisional employee hired after 2/1/25, did not contain a valid NSOR clearance and did not contain a signed, witnessed, and dated copy of the new updated disclosure statement. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -2 and 3- may not work in a childcare position at the facility until all valid clearances are obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 resubmitted clearance request with correct birthday. Correct clearance received and forwarded to OCDEL before Staff #2 returned to childcare. Staff #3 did not work in childcare until NSOR clearance was received and disclosure statement was signed. NSOR clearance received and forwarded to OCDEL. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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| 2025-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Observed an electrical outlet, which did not have a protective receptacle cover, by the books in room 107. Observed the bathroom used by preschool children contained an outlet which did not have a protective receptacle cover. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plug protectors were placed in the two outlets noted. |
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| 2025-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed a jug of Lysol cleaning liquid, accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in room 107. Observed hand sanitizer, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children on a microwave located on a low counter in room 107. Observed hand sanitizer, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children on the top of a low cubby at the entrance to the preschool/school age room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cabinet containing lysol was locked. Hand sanitizer was moved to cabinets out of reach of children. |
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| 2025-02-19 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed several spots of damaged drywall by the phone in room 108. Observed the toilets used by children in room 107 and 108 had exposed bolts and were missing the bolt covers. Observed the bottom of a low cabinet by the sink in room 107 had a peeling cover. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plastic anchors will be removed from wall and the wall will be patched. The peeling cover was removed from the cabinet. Exposed bolts will be fixed, and the bolt covers will be placed over the exposed bolts. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a) Description: Written plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was not a posting of a written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play established for each group in the indoor gross motor space. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written plan for the schedule for gross motor room is now posted in that space, aligning with the already established daily activities and routines that were posted in the classroom communities. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Contacted parent on day of inspection to acquire the address and updated the record accordingly. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was not 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 in the indoor gross motor space. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of the emergency transportation plan was posted in the gross motor space. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 had health assessments dated more that 2 years apart due to the fact they were dated 7-14-21 and 7-26-23. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) n/a - All staff are currently in compliance. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #5 had a TB test dated 6-20-21 for their initial hire, which was more than 1 year into employment (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) n/a |
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| 2024-02-16 | Renewal | 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 a lunchbox labeled for child #2 with yogurt stored on a shelf near the cubbies rather than refrigerated. 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 potentially hazardous yogurt that had not been refrigerated was disposed of. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 and #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire dates (see LIS code sheet). 10-hour Health and Safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f) 1-10 within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) n/a - All employees currently in compliance. |
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| 2024-02-16 | Renewal | 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: The file of staff #4 lacked completed Mandated Reporter training every 60 months due to the fact the ones on file were dated: 1-2-24 and 10-28-18. 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.) n/a - All employees currently in compliance. |
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| 2023-08-21 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: Observed in the gross motor space a wooden table with a loose leg. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The leg of the table was tightened to ensure stability. |
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| 2023-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent. The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the work address of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2's emergency contact form was updated to state "Work from Home" in the work information section of the form, to indicate that there is no additional address or phone number for work. Child #3's emergency contact form was updated with the work address of the parent. |
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| 2023-02-23 | 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 of children #1, #2, and #3 lacked documentation of the flu vaccination. 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.) Children #1, #2, and #3 were removed from care at the time of the inspection report. Montessori Academy had a scheduled Spring Break from 3/13/2023 to 3/17/2023. Families of children #1, #2, and #3 were informed of the requirement to document previous flu vaccinations, administer and document new flu vaccinations, or submit a hand-written and signed exemption letter prior to the student's return to OCDEL programming. |
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| 2023-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: It was disclosed by the operator that the emergency plan on file at the facility did not contain a plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency. 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.) March 2023 revisions to the Emergency Plan include a continuity of operations section that outlines file back-ups, protection, and retention after and emergency and procedures for meeting the ongoing financial obligations of the school, including staff salaries and the payment of bills and financial obligations. |
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| 2023-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 had a late health assessment due to the fact the health assessments on file were dated: 8-20-20 and 10-11-22. Therefore, they were more than 24 months apart. The file of staff #5 had an initial health assessment dated more than 12 months prior to their start date (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 already had a current health assessment at the time of inspection. Staff #5 already had a current health assessment at time of inspection and past date is unchangeable. |
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| 2023-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: Observed in room B107 Phillips and Avent bottles in the refrigerator not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A staff member labeled both bottles with the child's name. |
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| 2023-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of reviewing the emergency plan, it was observed to lack accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) March 2023 revisions to the Emergency Plan include an Accomodations for Children with Chronic Medical Conditions secion. This section specifies expectations for the communication of chronic medical conditions and associated medications to staff and assigns the duty of gathering essential medications for children with chronic medical conditions in case of evacuation. |
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| 2023-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The March 2023 revision of the Emergency Plan was sent to both the Franklin County Emergency Management office, and the local municipality (Greene Township Municipal Authority). |
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| 2023-02-23 | Renewal | 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: The file of staff #2 had Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 6-2-19 and 8-26-13. The file of staff #3 had Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 9-20-22 and 8-17-17. The file of staff #4 had Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 5-23-19 and 8-26-13. 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.) All staff already had current Mandated Reporter training within the last 60 months at the time of inspection. |
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| 2023-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #3 lacked timely clearances due to the fact the PA State Police clearances were dated 9-19-22 and 8-1-17; the Child Abuse clearances were dated 9-19-22 and 8-1-17; and the FBI clearances were dated 9-16-21 and 8-10-16. Therefore, all clearances were more than 60 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 already had all required clearances, current within the past 60 months, at the time of inspection. |
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| 2023-02-23 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed in room B107 a staff's purse on the floor with the front zipper open and a lighter in the pocket. The purse was accessible in the child care space. 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 staff person's bag was immediately moved to a locked closet, out of reach of children. The Director reinforced strict expectations that staff bags are to be locked in closets at all times. |
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| 2022-02-02 | 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: In the gross motor room was a train table that had rough edges along all four of the sides. 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 train table has been discarded. |
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| 2022-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In Toddler Room B there were foam mats that were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. In the Outdoor play area there was a tricycle that had foam pads that were ripped and a see saw that had foam that was flaking. Both of these items were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The foam yoga mats have been removed from the classroom and replaced with woven cloth mats. The playground equipment with foam pads that were damaged have been discarded. |
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| 2022-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the physician's telephone number. 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 family was contacted and asked to update their form to include the physician's telephone number. The updated form was uploaded for review. |
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| 2022-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact for Child # 3 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The family was contacted and asked to update their form to include the address for designated release person #1 on the child's emergency form. The updated form has been uploaded for review. |
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| 2022-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The Health Reports for the following children lacked verification of ongoing vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The Report for Child #1 lacked a 4th dose of the Pneumococcal vaccination. The Report for Child #2 lacked an influenza vaccination. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) After communicating with the family, child #1 has a scheduled doctor's appointment on February 17, 2022 to receive the missing vaccination dose. An exemption form for child #2 was obtained in regards to the annual influenza vaccine. |
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| 2022-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that was conducted more than 24 months after the previous assessment, 4/4/19 and 11/29/21. The file for Staff #3 and #4 contained a Health Assessments that were obtained after their first day working in childcare. 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 members will be alerted well ahead of the pending expiration of their health assessments so that they can be completed before their 2 year anniversary. All new staff members will be required to complete health assessments prior to beginning to work with children. |
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| 2022-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 did not contain the results of a tuberculin skin test, x-ray or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis before their first day working in childcare. . Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All new staff members will be required to complete health assessments, including TB testing, prior to beginning to work with children. |
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| 2022-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The Health Assessment for Staff #2 contained an examination that did not include the results of an examination of communicable diseases. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person had an appointment on 2/10/2022 to complete an updated physical exam in order to complete the Childcare Staff Health form, including the physician's affidavit that the staff person is free from communicable diseases. The updated Childcare Staff Health Report has been uploaded for review. |
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| 2022-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(4) - Information re: medical problems | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(4) Description: Information re: medical problems Noncompliance Area: The Health Assessment for Staff #2 lacked information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff person had an appointment on 2/10/2022 to complete an updated physical exam in order to complete the Childcare Staff Health form, including the physician's affidavit that the staff person does not have medical problems that prohibit suitability to work in a childcare setting. The updated Childcare Staff Health Report has been uploaded for review. |
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| 2022-02-02 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: In the Excel, School Age Room there was white out labeled "Keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked drawer accessible to the children in care and Clorox wipes labeled "Keep out of reach of children" on a low shelf accessible to the children. In Toddler Room B, there was Shaving Cream labeled "Keep out of reach of children." Staff stated that it is used for Arts and Crafts and would be accessible to the children in care. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The White Out and Clorox Wipes, as well as any other materials labeled "Keep out of reach of children", will be stored out of reach of children. |
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