Whales Snails And Puppy Dog Tails Ccc
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I am giving this center 2 stars due to the teachers being well loved by my children and due to the lower costs compared to other centers. The owners, Bill in particular, are incredibly unprofessional. He treats his staff with complete disrespect and does so in front of the children. He loves to rave about his home cooked meals, which is fine, but every day the kids are eating cake, cookies the size of a face, ice cream, candy, etc. There was ZERO compliance with state regulations during COVID. Nobody was masked, staff or children, but unfortunately the visits were announced so they would mask when being observed. The center had to shut down for a week due to COVID spreading, then parents received a long, scathing email about not paying for that week, citing new floors, staff raises, etc. and essentially blaming parents for financial struggles of the center. The final straw was when someone left a 1 star review of the center and Bill gave all the parents a 4 page letter with the review and individual’s name, requesting everyone leave them a 5 star review and encouraging whomever wanted to come in and ask to see this individual’s financial records. I would NOT recommend this place.
We enrolled my child a couple of months after we moved to the area. This is his first daycare experience and it's been nothing but positive. Thanks to the help of the staff, he's potty trained, he's speaking better, and he's learning valuable socialization skills that he wouldn't otherwise have gotten being an only child. The staff, Bill and Judy are all friendly and personable and Bill even makes food from scratch for the kids and staff. I would definitely recommend sending your child here if you want to see them thrive.
This place is absolutely ridiculous! The owners are completely incompetent of running a center, and completely clueless. The owner Bill walks around swearing and yelling and screaming at his wife, and employees all day every day. They don’t go with state regulations, and treat employees absolutely horribly.
Very poor communication. The security for the door is most days left open and anyone can enter. The owners punishes the children by putting the child in time out for over an hour at a time. Complete joke. I would never put your children here. Owners discriminates with COVID-19 and not one person wears masks. The Owner does not wear any hair net while cooking food. Very unsanitary.
Running a preschool and daycare of this magnitude is like running a school. When someone can house over 100 kids from 1 yr old to 12 years old, and you can do it successfully, you know what you are doing. Our son has been with WS&PDT for about 6 months. He loves it! They have 2 full size school buses for weekly trips (daily trips during the summer for the bigger kids). 2 different outdoor play areas, 8+ different age group areas in 2 buildings, keypad entry doors, and a lot more. Bill and Judy Whale are, simply put, awesome owners. They will help you with anything you need, anytime. The are very understanding, easy going people. They have just as much, if not more experience working with school aged children than your average teacher. Every day isn't perfect like we all wish it could be, but this is reality. Kids misbehave, teachers have personal issues that effect their days, kids get sick, kids get hurt, mistakes happen and we just have to remember, it's all part of life. Every day, we receive a handwritten daily report of our son's day( behavior, attitude, cooperation, did they sleep, how did they eat) which we believe is very informative. My wife and I would "Highly Recommend" this preschool/daycare to anyone in the area. If you want your child taken care of in a friendly and caring environment, you've found the right place. Always remember, 20 good reviews outweigh 1 bad review. There is always a sour grape in the bag.
I have had nothing but great experiences with this daycare! I have heard horrible stories from friends with kids In daycare and while I searched for a daycare I was a nervous wreck. This is the daycare my husband and I picked for our kids and let me know say I couldn't have made a better pick. They are more accommodating than they need to and are very fair! Some may have a negative perspective on them, but let's face it, not everyone is perfect and people do make mistakes but as far as a daycare, it does not get better than Whales, snails and puppy dog tails. So taking a second to acknowledge The last negative comment, ang k. If it was so bad, why did you use them for 18 months? Couldn't have been that bad! Keep up the great work Bill, Judy and staff. I know for a fact my family appreciates everything you guys do for my family.
My child attended this daycare for a total of 18 months. There were a series of events that gave me concern culminating with the following: 1) making my child go through the trash at a public bowling alley because another child accused him of throwing his bowling shoes away. He hadn’t. When I asked the co-owner (Judy Whale) about it, her response was “it’s not like he was punished for it”, and 2) children (6 yrs of age and younger) playing games on tablets that are not age appropriate (rated T). The co-owner Bill Whale’s response “I’m not going to sanitize my program for 1 child”. That’s their level of care for your child. I complained about these events (and others) on a Tuesday. On Wednesday we were informed that we would have to find a new daycare by Monday. Bill Whale loves to toot his horn about the videos he makes of the children and gives to the families. The one he provided to us in Dec. 2016 included a song with the F word and the N word…
This place is awesome, Always activities to do and the little ones as well as the older ones are always being looked after. Some places let them play and don't watch them, not here, they are constantly watching them and caring for them... Oh and the homecooked meals are out of this world, they spare no expense in the meals they provide and the homemade snacks as well...
The daycare is very clean, the teachers are nice, but the director is very rude and she discriminates against children with learning disabilities. The daycare is not secure, so just anyone can walk in which is scary. I wouldnt recommend this daycare.
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About the Provider
We have a baby room with only four babies, unlike many large New Cumberland daycare centers which have as many as 12 to 16 babies in one room. Our Young toddler room has between 10 and 12 children between the ages of 1 and 2 years and has three staff members. Our Older Toddler Room has between 12 and 18 children between the ages of 2 to 3 years and has three to four staff members. Our Center serves Etters, Newberrytown, York Haven, Lewisberry and Fishing Creek childcare and has three Preschool Rooms. The First two are limited to 10 children each, and are used as a transition between the Toddler Rooms and a more classroom like environment. The final Preschool Room is for children who will be attending Kindergarten the following year and is run like a classroom at school, with a maximum of 24 children. Unlike a classroom at school, our large Preschool Room has Two Teachers with Elementary Education Degrees, one of which has ten years teaching experience and the other has over twenty. These two teachers also have an assistant. In this way, we are able to fully prepare your child for school.
We have a Kindergarten Program with between 12 and 18 children and two staff members. The Kindergarten children have their own building with two separate floors. The first floor is set up as a recreation room area with everything from pool and ping-pong, to air-hockey and skee-ball. The second floor is set up as a classroom environment with two large classrooms and a computer resource area. The entire third floor of this building is our storage for education and craft resources, which all the staff access. We have more in resources in this area than are typically stored at ten of our competitors combined.
We have two full size school buses with which we transport our kindergarteners and school age children to and from school. We also use these buses to go on field trips throughout the year with all our children four years and older. We use our school buses to transport our school age children in our School Age Summer Program on four to five field trips per week (see the list of field trips scheduled for 2012 under the Summer Program tab above). You will also notice that preschool children four years and older go on approximately two field trips each week to parks all summer long.
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
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| 2026-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The soft blocks, located in the Baby Seals room were observed to be worn in spots.(Upon cite, the blocks were removed from the room). Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The blocks in question were removed and disposed of. New Blocks were ordered and placed in the room. |
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| 2026-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: The anchored climber located in playground behind the young toddler's playground did not measure for 9 inches of mulch in the fall areas. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We ordered a truck load of p[layground mulch and had it delivered to the center, and it was delivered on 5/1/26 and completely distributed on all playground on 5/4//26/ |
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| 2026-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Facility persons #1has a mandated reporter training certificate on file dated 2/26/21.Facility persons #1has a mandated reporter training certificate on file dated 2/23/21. Mandated reporter training certificates are required to be updated every 60 months (5 years). 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.) Person #1 completed the Mandated Reporter Training required every 60 months on 5/5/26. |
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| 2026-04-23 | 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: Facility person #4 (DOH see LIS code sheet). Staff #applied for NSOR clearance on DOH but NSOR clearance was not received until NSOR certificate until 2/26/26. Facility person #5 (DOH -see LIS code sheet) did not apply for the NSOR certificate until date of hire and NSOR certificate was received 4/17/26. As per the CPSL, NSOR certificate is a required upon hire date. Staff person #5 (DOH-see LIS code sheet) did not provide out of state clearances prior to date of hire. 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 # 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We immediately applied for Person #5's clearances from Hawaii and received them by 5/11/26. We did not have person #5 work with the children until we received those out of state clearances. |
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| 2026-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.66(c)/3270.66(d) - Toxic use- no contamination/Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(c)/3270.66(d) Description: Toxic use- no contamination/Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: In the Dolphin Room, a bucket of sudsy water and a Cyclamen plant. The plant is toxic and both the sudsy water and plant were accessible to the children (corrected upon cite). A can of gasoline was observed in a plastic container of toys on the sidewalk that lead to the young toddlers and school age playgrounds. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bucket of sudsy water and plant were put out of the children's reach during inspection on 4/23/26. The plant was removed from the room. The gasoline was put away in the locked shed. |
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| 2025-06-06 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/5/2025, staff person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) admitted to placing child #1 (DOB see LIS code sheet) in a highchair for a Time Out when child #1 was "up running around at nap time and wouldn't listen." Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. The legal entity must arrange for themselves, staff person #1 and #2 and any staff, in addition to staff person #3 that are utilized at any time in the Toddler Classroom to complete the following trainings found on the Better Kid Care website: Infant-Toddler Care: Guiding Behavior and Move Beyond Time-Out to Responsive Caregiving. The assessment tool included in the Infant-Toddler Care: Guiding Behavior training shall be completed by all staff persons who are required to complete the trainings and turned into the Central Region office upon completion. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will not restrain a child ever, for any reason at the center. Person #1, #2, & #3, as well as the teacher in the Older Toddler Room have all undergone the required training & will follow the guidelines set forth in this training. |
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| 2025-06-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure the requirements under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)) are met. This is evidenced by the smoke detectors in the facility last being manually tested on 4/17/2025, which exceeds the every 30-day requirement. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 6/6/25 the center conducted a full fire drill, testing the smoke detectors that they functioned properly. The smoke detectors functioned properly & the fire emergency was simulated for the kitchen. All children & staff were actuated properly to our designated safe area. |
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| 2025-04-28 | 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: It was observed on 4/28/2025 in the Whales room the foot of a plastic baby doll is broken and has rough edges. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) During the inspection tape was placed over the foot of the baby doll, covering the rough edges. |
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| 2025-04-28 | 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: It was observed on 4/28/2025 in the Manatee room the chairs used at snack time are not appropriate for the children's size and age. All the children's feet were observed to be dangling and not able to touch the floor. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) During the inspection the larger chairs were removed from the Manatee room and replaced with toddler sized chairs. |
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| 2025-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: A Child Service Report to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided was not completed for child #1 (see LIS code sheet for date of admission). Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A child service report was completed for child #1. |
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| 2025-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 4/28/2025 in the Manatee and Seals rooms disposable diapers are not being discarded in a hands-free covered can. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection hands-free covered trash cans were placed by the changing tables in the Manatee and Seals rooms and staff were instructed to use the hands-free covered trash cans for disposal of soiled diapers moving forward. |
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| 2025-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Facility person #4 (DOH see LIS code sheet) has not completed the required one hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 20233 by December 30, 2022. 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.) Person #4 completed the required Pennsylvania Health & Safety update. |
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| 2025-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The record for staff person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) does not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The record for staff person #5 (DOH see LIS code sheet) only contains one written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Person #3's position at the center was terminated on 4/28/25. Person #5 handed in their required non-family reference on 5/8/25. |
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| 2025-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: An emergency drill has not been conducted annually. 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.) Conducted an emergency drill on 5/2/25 with all staff and children in attendance that day as per the requirement to conduct an emergency drill annually. |
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| 2025-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not renew the NSOR verification certificate within 60 months, as per CPSL requirements. This is evidenced by the NSOR certificate contained in their record dated 12/23/2019. Staff person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) did not renew their mandated reporter training within 60 months, as per CPSL requirements. This is evidenced by the mandated reporter training certificate contained in their recorded dated 3/2/2019. The record for staff person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a PSP clearance dated 12/26/2022 and a Child Abuse clearance dated 12/26/2022, both of which are for the purpose of volunteer and are not valid for the purpose of employment. The record for staff person #4 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a PDE FBI dated 10/30/2024 and not a DHS required FBI clearance. The record for staff person #5 (DOH see LIS code sheet) does not contain the results of the NSOR verification and is therefore not in compliance with the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1, 3, 4 and 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the missing clearances are on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Person #1 renewed his NSOR verification. Person #2 renewed his mandated reporter training. Person #3 has been terminated as of April 28, 2025. Person #4 found her 8/18/2020 DHS FBI clearance which is good until 8/18/2025. We will run a new clearance this month so she will be good for another five years hence. Person #5 renewed her NSOR verification. Facility person #1, 3, 4 and 5 did not work in a child care position until their required clearances were on file. |
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| 2025-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: it was observed on 4/28/2025 on the toddler playground the tarp used as a ground cover is ripped in several areas and poses a tripping hazard. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Covered the rips to the playground tarp with a carpet. |
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| 2025-04-28 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 4/28/2025 in the school-age building the toilet and sink area is not equipped with a clean,lidded waste receptacle. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection a lidded trash can was placed in the bathroom of the school-age building. |
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| 2024-06-05 | 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: It was observed on 6/5/2024 on the toddler playground the steering wheel of the red cozy coupe was broken off leaving a piece of plastic with rough edges. It was observed on 6/5/2024 in the sand box portion of the preschool playground four (4) metal sifters and a plastic shovel are broken with sharp edges. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cozy coupe was disposed of. All broken toys were thrown away. |
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| 2024-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The provider's written policy on Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment does not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Added sections to shaken baby syndrome policy to explain prevention & identification of child maltreatment. |
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| 2024-06-05 | 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 Person #1 contains a health assessment dated 1/10/2022, which exceeds 24 months and is no longer valid. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 got a doctor appointment and had a complete physical & tb test. |
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| 2024-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The record for facility person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) does 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Got staff person #2 to hand in her 2 written nonfamily references. |
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| 2024-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) - Emergency plan/Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) Description: Emergency plan/Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions, nor does the letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child. 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. The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We added to our emergency plan & to the letter to the parents a plan to accommodate infants, toddlers, children with disabilities & children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2024-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 6/5/2024 in the Sea Turtles room a can of shaving cream labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was on a table accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) During the inspection the can of shaving cream was made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2024-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 6/5/2024 on the toddler playground several sections of the fabric ground cover are ripped creating a potential tripping hazard. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We added outdoor rugs to cover up all tears and breaks in the outdoor tarp covering the ground in the toddler play area. |
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| 2024-04-19 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.24(a)/3270.34(a)(3) - Immediate access/Responsible designee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.24(a)/3270.34(a)(3) Description: Immediate access/Responsible designee Noncompliance Area: The director was not present at the facility during an unannounced monitoring visit on 4/19/2024, and designated Staff Person #1 as being in charge. Staff Person #1 stated they do not have a key to the office and was unable to provide the agent of the Department access to the files and records. Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records. A director is responsible for designating a staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter in the Director's absence. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will leave office key with person in charge when away for the day. |
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| 2024-02-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Continued non-compliance: Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not attend the Central Region Existing Provider Orientation class conducted on January 25, 2024 as directed. 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. The facility owners, Staff Person #1and Staff Person #2 will be required to attend the Central Region Existing Provider Orientation class to be conducted on April 11, 2024. The owners shall contact the Regional Office to schedule the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Persons #1 and Staff Person #2 will attend the Central Region Existing Providers orientation on April 11, 2024 from 9:30 to 3:30. |
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| 2023-12-20 | 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: It was observed on 12/20/23 there are several sand toys in the Preschool playground that are broken and not in good repair. 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.) Removed broken toys from preschool playground. |
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| 2023-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #3 is not signed by the operator. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator signed the agreement. |
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| 2023-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #2 does not specify the child's arrival and departure times. The agreement for Child #3 does not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Reviewed with parents and got the arrival and departure times. |
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| 2023-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #2 does 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Got persons to whom child #2 can be released to from parents. |
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| 2023-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The agreement for Child #3 does not specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Looked up the date for child #3's admission and placed on agreement. |
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| 2023-12-20 | 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: Emergency contact information for Child #1 does not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Got telephone # of child #1's physician from parents and added it to emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #4 has not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have Person #1 take required 1-hour update. |
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| 2023-12-20 | 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 record for Facility Person #4 DOH (see LIS code sheet) contains a health assessment dated 7/8/2022, which is more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care 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.) Person #4 got a new physical & TB test. |
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| 2023-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The record for Staff Person #1 contains an adult health assessment dated 9/23/23; however, it does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Got another physical exam & had health assessment filled out by a physician at Readycare, specifically one of an examination for communicable diseases & the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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| 2023-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The record for Facility Person #3 DOH (see LIS code sheet) contains two written references; however, they both indicate they are related to the facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Person #3 is no longer employed by us. |
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| 2023-12-20 | 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 record for Staff Person #2 contains a disclosure statement signed by the employee; however, it does not contain a signature of a witness responsible for making the hiring decision as required by the CPSL. The record also contains documentation the request for the Child Abuse clearance was mailed on 12/1/23; however, the results of the Child Abuse clearance are not contained in the record. The request was also submitted after Staff Person #2's date of hire (see LIS code sheet) which in not in compliance with the CPSL. The record for Staff Person #3 DOH (see LIS code sheet) contains a PDE FBI clearance dated 8/24/21 and not the required DHS FBI clearance. The record for Staff Person #5 DOH (see LIS code sheet) contains a Child Abuse clearance dated 2/2/23, which is after their date of hire and is therefore not in compliance with the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position until the results of the Child Abuse clearance are on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The person responsible for making the hiring decisions witnessed signature. Requested from person #2 her clearance, which she handed in the next day. Person #3 is no longer employed at the center. Person #2 did not return to work until they turned in the results of the child abuse clearance and it was on file at the center. |
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| 2023-12-20 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 12/20/23 the tarp covering the ground of the Toddler playground is ripped in two areas which is creating a tripping hazard. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bought outdoor carpet mats and covered area that was creating tripping hazard. |
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| 2023-11-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised on 11/15/2023. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, Staff Person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Person #1 has not been alone with children since 11/15/23. Person #1 would have been in our last CPR First Aid Class on December 2, 2023, but she is leaving us because of all the training hours she has "been forced to attend." |
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| 2023-11-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.31(b) - Staff person - 18 yrs. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(b) Description: Staff person - 18 yrs. Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 11/15/2023 Staff Person #2 (DOB see LIS code sheet) was being counted in ratio in the older toddler room. Staff Person #2 is 17 years old. Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have not had person #2 in a room where she was necessary for ratio until the toxic person we showed you the text messages on & who pushed 2 staff out also left us, and then called you. We were completely unaware that a VoTech student at 17 is counted in ratio, whereas a college prep 17 year old coming to us under an internship doesn't count. The college prep student will be going to York College to become an Elementary Ed teacher. Can't understand our confusion in retrospect, the distinction seems so obvious. Anyone under the age of 18 years of age will not be used as a staff person & counted in ratio. |
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| 2023-11-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains results for the FBI clearance and documentation all the remaining clearances have been requested; however, the results are not on file. Staff Person #1 is beyond the 45-day provisional hire period. The file for Staff Person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains results of the NSOR verification but is missing documentation of the PSP, FBI, and Child Abuse clearances. A disclosure statement dated 9/27/2023 is included in the file that was signed by the employee and a guardian; however, it does not contain a signature from a witness who was responsible for making the hiring decision. The file for Staff Person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) does not contain a signed disclosure statement and the results of the Child Abuse clearance and either the PSP or FBI clearance and documentation all remaining clearances have been requested as required under the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1, #2 and #3 must be removed from a child care position by the close of business 11/15/2023. The facility owners, Staff Person #4 and Staff Person #5 will be required to attend the Central Region Existing Provider Orientation class to be conducted on January 25, 2024. The owners shall contact the Regional Office to schedule the training. The hours of the training may not be counted towards the required 12 hours of annual child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We sent away for duplicates of clearances for Person #1 immediately. Staff Person #2 finally brought her clearances in, which we had been asking her for months. The disclosure statement for Person #2 was witnessed by person #5. Person #3 was terminated on 11/15/23. Persons #1 & #2 are terminated presently. Facility Person #1, #2 and #3 must be removed from a child care position by the close of business 11/15/2023. Staff Persons #4 & $5 will attend the Central Region Existing Providers orientation on April 11,2024 from 9:30 to 3:30. |
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| 2023-11-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During staff interviews conducted on 11/15/2023 it was determined that Dawn dish liquid soap was added to make bubbles in the water that was poured in the sensory table the older toddlers played with earlier this month. 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.) We will not pour Dawn Dish Detergent into any water the children play with. We will find a non-toxic sudsing agent that meets code. |
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| 2023-11-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During staff interviews conducted on 11/15/2023 it was confirmed that soap and water was splashed out of the sensory table the older toddlers were using earlier this month. The soapy water was reported to have been all over the floor, creating a slippery surface. Staff did not keep the floors free from visible hazards. 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.) We will place towels all around the water table to prevent the children from slipping. Staff will clean up any surfaces to keep children from slipping while playing with water table. |
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| 2023-11-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) has not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022. Facility Person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) has not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Person #1 and #2 will get online ASAP and take the 1-hour training, which they both did by 11/15/23. |
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| 2023-11-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the facility's fire drill log on 11/3/2023 it was observed the last time the facility's fire detection system was manually tested was 9/13/2023, which exceeds the requirement under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)) that all fire detection systems are manually tested at least every 30 days. Continued non-compliance as the provider was previously cited on 5/11/2023. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will conduct a facility wide fire drill every 30 days, in which we will manually test the smoke detection system and everyone evacuates the building to our designated safe place by the shed. We conducted such a drill Tuesday, November 14, 2023. |
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| 2023-05-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the facility's fire drill log on 5/11/2023 it was observed the last time the facility's fire detection system was manually tested was 3/24/2023, which exceeds the requirement under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)) that all fire detection systems are manually tested at least every 30 days. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon noticing that we have gone beyond the 30 days for testing of the fire detection system and the fire extinguishers, we decided to conduct a test of the system and check all the fire extinguishers today, May 15, 2023, as well as conduct a full fire drill with the children and staff. |
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| 2022-12-19 | 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: It was observed on 12/19/2022 in the lower level playground the play equipment shaped like a castle was not in good repair as it had a screw protruding from the side and a broken piece of plastic. with rough edges. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Removed screw from castle play equipment on the lower level play area duct taped over the crack with sharp edge with multiple layers of duct tape. |
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| 2022-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #1 does not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. Emergency contact information for Child #2 does not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We reprinted out a copy of the last Emergency Contact forms, recently updated by both children's parents to have them put in if there are any special needs for their children or not. The parents for both children indicated there are no special needs for their children and resigned the updated Emergency Contact forms. |
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| 2022-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 12/19/2022 in the Whales classroom an Epi-Pen was present for Child #3; however, the parent did not provide written consent for the administration of the medication. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent was provided with a medication log and the staff had the parent fill out the medication log for the Epi-Pen provided, stating the possible causes the child may need the epi-pen and the conditions under which the epi-pen should be administered on an as needed basis. |
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| 2022-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 12/19/2022 in the Seals room the hands-free covered trash can was not operating properly, and the staff member had to use their hands to open the lid to place the diaper in the trash can. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new hands free trash can was placed in the Seal Room next to the diaper changing station. |
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| 2022-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The provider has not developed a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Formulated a policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome that includes recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. Strategies for coping with a crying fussy baby or distraught child. Also addressing the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Trained the staff on this and policy. |
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| 2022-12-19 | 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: The file for Facility #2 DOH (see LIS code sheet) contains a health assessment dated 11/8/2022, which is after their date of hire and not prior to providing initial service in a child care 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.) In the future, we will have a completed Health Assessment prior to the person starting employment at the Center. |
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| 2022-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.166(3) - Disposable nursers or parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(3) Description: Disposable nursers or parents Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 12/19/2022 each infant's bottle was being rinsed with water and reused for the next feeding. Disposable nursers were not being used. Enough bottles for each feeding were not provided by the parent and the facility was not using a commercial dishwasher to wash the bottles in between each feeding. Correction Required: Disposable nursers shall be used for infants unless bottles are provided by the parent or unless a commercial dishwasher is used by the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were informed and are providing a sufficient number of clean bottles for the day. Once a bottle is used, it is placed in a bag to go home with the parents that day. All used bottles go home with the parents for washing at home and clean ones are brought the following morning. At the end of each feeding the used bottle is drained and immediately put in the bag to go home. |
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| 2022-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 DOH (see LIS code sheet) has not completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff Person #1 will be given 15 additional days from the POC request date (January 4, 2023) to complete pediatric first aid and CPR and staff cannot be left unsupervised. Supervision must be provided by, at minimum, an AGS who has completed the health and safety training, including pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. If there are not enough staff available that meet the requirements necessary to supervise staff without the appropriate training qualifications, Staff Person #1 will need to be removed until they receive the appropriate training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We scheduled Staff Person #1 for Pediatric First Aid and CPR training on December 28, 2022 at 2:45PM with the Red Cross. Training held at 1804 North 6th Street in Harrisburg. Person #1 will be supervised at all times by an AGS who has completed health and safety training, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. If there are not enough staff available to meet the requirements necessary to supervise staff without the appropriate training qualifications, Staff Person #1 will be removed from a child care position until they receive the appropriate training. |
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| 2022-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 DOH (see LIS code sheet) contains a Child Abuse clearance dated 4/8/2022, which is after their staff start date and is not in compliance with the CPSL. The file for Facility Person #2 DOH (see LIS code sheet) contains documentation the Child Abuse clearance was requested on 11/30/2022, which is after their start date and therefore not in compliance with the CPSL. Results of the Child Abuse clearance are not included in Facility Person #2's file. The file for Facility Person #2 also contains a PSP clearance dated 11/4/2022 and a DHS FBI clearance dated 10/5/2022, both of which are after their start date and therefore not in compliance with the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future we will make sure that all clearances are run and are back before the person starts working at the Center. Person #2 contacted about her mission Child Abuse Clearance and she told me her mother received it, but misplaced it . She found it on 12/23/2022 and brought it in on 12/27/22. Person #2 will not work in a child care position until required clearances have been received. |
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| 2022-12-19 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 12/19/2022 on the lower level in the school-age building the wall mounted case for the fire extinguisher was cracked and broken. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) During the inspection tape was used to cover the broken pieces of the wall mounted fire extinguisher case. |
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| 2021-12-07 | 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: It was observed on 12/20/2021 on the Preschool playground the Fisher-Price plastic basketball hoop was broken and had rough edges, two plastic buckets were broken and had rough edges, the steering wheels in a pink cozy coupe car and blue boat were broken off and had rough edges, and the dry wall in a wooden play house had large holes and was crumbling. (ALL CORRECTED ON SITE) It was observed on 12/20/2021 on the Toddler playground a plastic lawn mower was broken and had rough edges. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) During the inspection all the broken toys were either removed from the playground area and disposed of or repaired. The playhouse with the dry wall in disrepair was made inaccessible to the children until repairs can be made. The broken toys have been removed from the playground. The playhouse was blocked until the sheetrock and screws were removed. We have removed the sheetrock and screws and have corrected the parts of the wood that were deteriorating on the exterior of the playhouse using wood putty or by simply removing those parts from the structure. |
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| 2021-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: Child #1 has prescribed Epinenphrine on-site but the parent did not provide written consent for administration of the medication. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We were unaware that an Epinephrine pen was required to have a Medication Log since it is always given on an as needed basis and by providing the pen with the Doctor's Prescription label right on the pen, we figured that was consent, however we were made aware that a Medication Log needs also to be filled out to obtain written consent from the parent. We have gotten written consent from the parents via a filled out Medication Log which they signed. |
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| 2021-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #1 who provides direct care to children and works with food preparation contains a health assessment dated 1/17/2019, which is more than 24 months and is no longer valid. 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.) Person #1 has a bus physical for 2021 which has most but not all of the information contained in the Child Care Staff Health Assessment form. Person #1 obtained a new physical on 12/27/2021 and had both the school bus and the Child Care Staff Health Assessment form filled out. |
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| 2021-12-07 | 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 adult health assessment for Staff Person #5 does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Person #5 did have a Health Examination, but it was not on the Child Care Staff Health Assessment form required by DHS. Person #5 contacted her Physician and the correct form was filled out which we now have on file. In the future, we will make sure that if a staff submits a medical form for their health examination is not the Child care Staff Health Assessment form, that they also have the physician fill out the Child Care Staff Health Assessment form and submit that also. |
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| 2021-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 12/20/2021 four bottles in the Seals room were 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.) For some reason the bottles in the baby/young toddler room were not labeled, even though that is center policy and everyday procedure to label them. The bottles were labeled on 12/20/21 and all bottles coming into the Center are now labeled before being put in the refrigerator in the room. From this point on, the owners will regularly check the baby room fridge to make sure the baby bottles are labeled with each child's name and the bottles will be labeled before being put in the fridge. |
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| 2021-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The record for Facility Person #3 hired 12/6/2021 does not include verification of child care experience or education prior to service at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will make sure that every person, upon hire, provides complete verification of child care experience and education prior to starting service at the Center. Person #3's employment was terminated on 12/16/21 so we have not required her to provide said proof because she is no longer employed. |
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| 2021-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #3 does not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The file for Facility Person #4 contained two written references; however, it was observed one of the references was from a relative. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Person #3's employment was terminated 12/16/21 so we have not required her to provide said references because she is no longer employed with us. |
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| 2021-12-07 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #2 hired 8/23/2021 contains a PSP criminal history clearance dated 10/13/2021and documentation the PSP clearance was submitted the same day and a DHS required FBI clearance dated 10/202021 with documentation of submission 8/23/2021. Although the LE has an approved provisional hire waiver on file effective 2/7/2020, the requirement to have either the completed PSP or DHS required FBI clearance on file at time of hire was not met. 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.) Not all the clearances were back before person #2 started working at the Center. We now have all the clearances for person #2. |
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