Growing Friends Childcare Center and Preschool
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📞 (717) 246-8017Reviews
I love my daughter's daycare from the price to the staff.
This is a terribly run daycare. Children are hurt/injured and staff have no idea how it happened. All parents considering this daycare should call the PA Office of Child Development & Early Learning and ask to speak with a state inspector. Ask what complaints they have received about this daycare including cases of alleged abuse by staff members. The phone number is (717) 772-7078. They must give you this information. You should also check the daycare’s history of inspections – website is https://www.compass.state.pa.us/Compass.Web/ProviderSearch/Home#/BasicSearch . Please do due diligence before sending your precious child to this daycare.
So happy and so glad my husband and I decided to enroll our two children here. We just recently made the decision to switch child care centers and best decision ever! Feel instantly a part of their family. We can see that the teachers really care for the children and treat them like their own. Highly recommend this center to everyone. Love all their special activities and art projects they do with our young ones. Whole center is friendly, welcoming, and warm.
Never take your child here and if your child is already going there, take them out before something happens to them.
My child was seriously injured there and no one knew what happened to him (keep in mind he was 1!!). The state came out to investigate and magically the stories changed and parts were left out- even by the director. There were given 2 citations and I can only hoped they were fined and someone lost their job. The state actually wanted me to file a child abuse claim against them!
Other issues prior to that ...I should have taken them out much sooner.
Immature staff that "make fun" of children and gossip about parents to other parents.
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-17 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the facilities emergency plan did not include continuity of operations. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director added the continuity of operations to the emergency plan that is given to parents and emergency personnel. |
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| 2026-08-17 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the infant classroom had two bottles that were not labeled. (Corrected on site) 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.) Director labeled the child's bottle that was missing the name. |
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| 2026-08-17 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.175(a) - Age appropriate restraints | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.175(a) Description: Age appropriate restraints Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, a booster seat was observed in the transportation vehicle that expired on 11.24. 2021. Correction Required: A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Expired booster seats have been thrown away, and new booster seats were purchased to replace expired booster seats. |
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| 2026-08-17 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the facilities parent letter did not include lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director added lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants/ toddlers/ children with disabilities also addressing children with chronic medical conditions. Copies of the updated letter were given to families on 8.18.26. Letter was also posted. |
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| 2026-08-17 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.61(c) Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were 12 children in the 3rd grade and above classroom. The capacity of the 3rd grade and above classroom is 10 children. Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The children were moved to another classroom to correct the capacity of the classroom. |
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| 2026-08-17 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the hallway had 2 ceiling tiles that were showing visible water damage. Infant classroom - 1 ceiling tile that was showing visible water damage. One's classroom - 1 ceiling tile that was showing visible water damage. Molding at the bottom of the wall was peeling off. (Corrected on site) PreK - Molding at the bottom of the wall was peeling off. (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.) Ceiling tiles have been replaced. |
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| 2026-06-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #1 had one written, nonfamily reference 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.) Facility person #1 has obtained the 2nd nonfamily reference, which is now on file. |
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| 2026-06-24 | Swimming | Swimming | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-02-19 | 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 record for facility person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) does not include an initial health assessment, including the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. 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.) Facility person #1 has obtained an initial health assessment and TB results, which are now on file. |
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| 2025-07-23 | Swimming | 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 the lifeguard does not contain a valid health assessment. This is evidenced by the health assessment on file being dated 6/2/2023, which exceeds 24 months following the date of signature. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will no longer be our designated life guard while children are swimming until they obtain/submit a valid health assessment. |
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| 2025-02-11 | 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 2/13/2025 in the Preschool room bathroom disposable diapers are being discarded into a swing top trash can and not a hands-free covered 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 purchased for the soiled diapers/pull ups to be immediately thrown away. |
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| 2025-02-11 | 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 health assessment for facility person #1 (DOH see lIS code sheet) was not updated within 24 months. This is evidenced by the record for facility person #1 containing health assessments dated 4/6/2022 and 5/29/2024. The health assessment for facility person #2 (DOH see lIS code sheet) was not updated within 24 months. This is evidenced by the record for facility person #2 containing health assessments dated 7/6/2021 and 9/18/2023. 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 order for staff to have their health assessment renewed every 24 month they will be given a 6 month notice at minimum. Once their appointment is made staff will give communication of this appointment to Directors. Directors will continue to keep track of this appointment and remind the staff. |
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| 2024-10-02 | 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: It was observed on 10/2/2024 in the Preschool Room an air freshener and a container of hand wipes labeled "Keep Out of the Reach of Children" are 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 air freshener and the hand wipes were placed in an area that is inaccessible to children. |
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| 2024-10-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)) did not ensure the fire detection system was manually tested every 30 days. This is evidenced by manual testing occurring on 7/12/2024 and 8/16/2024, which is 35 days in between each manual testing. 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.) In moving forward, director(s) or designated staff person will ensure the fire detection system is tested every 30 days. Directors have marked the office calendar with a reminder to conduct manual testing, so moving forward the 30 days is followed. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Swimming | Swimming | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-02-20 | 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 file for Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains documentation of misdemeanor grade charges and/or convictions. The RAP sheet was not submitted to Central Region OCDEL for review. (CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION) The file for Staff Person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a PDE FBI clearance and not the required DHS FBI clearance. 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 must be removed from a child care position by the close of business 2/21/2024. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection the RAP sheets for Staff Person #1 were submitted to Central Region OCDEL for review. Staff Person #2 will be removed from a child care position until the results of the required DHS FBI clearance have been received and are on file at the facility. |
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| 2024-02-20 | 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 2/21/2024 in the Toddler bathroom located in the hallway cleaning materials were accessible to children. (CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION) 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 cleaning materials were made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2024-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 2/21/2024 in the Preschool Room Magic Erasers are not being stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. (CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION) Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection the Magic Erasers were placed back in their original labeled container. |
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| 2024-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(e) Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 2/21/2024 two BINGO daubers being used for arts and crafts are not labeled as nontoxic. (CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION) Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection the BINGO daubers were removed from the arts and crafts storage bin. |
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| 2024-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 2/21/2024 two (2) rusty nails are exposed along the wood border around the swing set area of the school-age playground. It was observed on 2/21/2024 several sections of weed barrier are exposed under the swing set on the preschool playground creating a tripping hazard. (ALL CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION) 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 the pieces of the wood border with the exposed rusty nails were removed and the exposed weed barrier was cut and/or covered up. |
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| 2023-07-13 | Swimming | Swimming | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-02-14 | 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 2/22/2023 in the hallway bathroom the toddlers use for diaper changing, the hands-free trash can was not working properly and staff needed to lift the lid to dispose of soiled diapers. It was observed on 2/22/2023 the bathroom connected to the 3 year old room did not contain a hands-free covered trash can for the disposal of soiled pull-ups. 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.) 2 new hands free trash cans were purchased for the toddler and preschool bathroom. These trash cans were placed upon arrival and are used daily as hands free covered cans. Picture of these cans is attached to inspection summary. |
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| 2023-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.31(g) - Professional development certificate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(g) Description: Professional development certificate Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 DOH (see LIS code sheet) contains documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) dated 9/26/2016, which does not satisfy this requirement. Correction Required: 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 person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (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 Person #1 completed "Get Started w/ Center-Based-Care-Revised 2022" 10- hour training. This certificate is attached to our inspection summary. In moving forward all employees will have completed required trainings with proper documentation. |
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| 2023-02-14 | 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 2/22/2023 in the kindergarten classroom cleaning materials such as Lysol spray and disinfecting wipes are being stored on a shelf by the sink that is 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 cleaning materials were moved to a locked cabinet. |
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| 2023-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 2/22/ 2023 in the kindergarten classroom the first-aid kit does not contain an assortment of adhesive bandages. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection band-aids were added to the first-aid kit. |
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| 2022-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.108(c) - No styrofoam | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.108(c) Description: No styrofoam Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 2/10/2022 the facility was using Styrofoam cups to serve the children drinks. Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Styrofoam cups were removed from the facility on 2/11/2022 and replaced with paper cups. |
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| 2022-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: It was observed on the fire drill log a fire drill was conducted on 9/20/2021 and not again until 12/1/2021, a lapse of 71 days which does not meet the requirement of conducting a fire drill at least every 60 days. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A fire drill will be conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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| 2020-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A plastic bag was observed to be accessible to children in the toddler classroom, which was corrected on site. 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.) Plastic bag was removed. In moving forward, all teachers and directors will keep all plastic bags inaccessible to children of any age. This was made known to staff verbally, stated on staff white board, as well as written in a staff inspection newsletter. Directors will monitor and make sure teachers, all staff follow. |
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| 2020-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An infant was observed in a crib in which there was only 2 feet of space on one side of the crib, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Furniture was moved immediately to ensure proper spacing. In moving forward, Directors will make sure all staff are following proper spacing of rest items while in use. Reminders of this is posted in each classroom for all staff to follow. |
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| 2020-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Kindergarten classroom at the time of inspection, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Daily schedule was posted on wall. In moving forward, all classrooms will have daily schedules posted at all times as well as update them regularly as needed. Directors will make sure. This was brought to all staff's attention in an inspection newsletter by Directors. |
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| 2020-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: An infant was observed to be sleeping in a swing, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Infant was removed from swing. In moving forward, directors will make sure all staff are following safe sleep position with children. This was brought to all staff's attention in an inspection summary newsletter by directors as well as posted reminder in the classroom. Infants will only sleep in cribs. |
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| 2020-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include an address for a listed release person. 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.) Child #1 emergency contact form was fully filled out by parent to correct this missed address for listed release person. In moving forward, directors will review all papers and make sure they are fully completed, including addresses for release persons. |
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| 2020-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was not an accident file at the time of inspection. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our center facility file was updated containing documents of incident reports completed by staff. In moving forward 2 copies will be made, one for child's file and one for facility file with the original of course going to the parent. |
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| 2020-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The files of facility persons #1, #2, and #4 contained only one written, nonfamily reference at the time of inspection. 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.) Facility person #2 second written reference was misfiled and in another employee's file that was not inspected during our inspection. Facility person #1 and #4 references have been obtained. In moving forward, all staff will obtain 2 written references of non-family references and directors will file in employee file. |
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| 2020-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most updated mandated reporter training in the file of facility person #5 was dated 12/15/14. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #5 updated their mandated reporter on 3/24/2020. In moving forward all staff will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490, completing and updating mandated reporter training before hire and within expiration date. |
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| 2020-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #3, being utilized as an assistant group supervisor, contained documentation of a high school diploma, but did not contain documentation of 2 years of experience with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #3 had a past employer complete verification of hours form to show documentation of 2 years of experience with children. This form is now placed in employee file. In moving forward, all employees shall obtain and have record in employee file of documentation of necessary experience. |
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| 2020-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Two electrical outlets were observed not to have protective receptacle covers in the YSA classroom, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Outlet was observed at time of inspection, however was corrected on sight. Protective receptacle cover was placed in outlet on 2/18/2020. In moving forward all outlets will have protective receptacle covers in at all times. |
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| 2020-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Sanitizing spray was observed not to be stored in a container that specified the content, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Disinfecting solution was in unmarked spray bottle. On sight of time of inspection this solution spray bottle was marked. All containers with cleaning materials and other toxic materials will be labeled at all times in moving forward. |
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| 2020-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The water temperature at the sink in the ones classroom was observed to reach 112 degrees Fahrenheit. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Maintenance of church was informed of this finding. Trustees corrected the temperature by turning down the temperature. Trustees are directed by Directors to check often and Directors will observe in moving forward. We all will make sure in moving forward hot water temperature will not exceed 110 degrees F. |
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| 2020-02-18 | Renewal | 3270.75(c)/3270.178 - Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the kindergarten classroom was observed not to contain tape. The first-aid kit in the MOSA classroom was observed not to contain scissors. The first-aid kit used during transportation was observed not to contain gauze pads. All were corrected on site. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in 3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Missing items were placed directly in 1st aid kits. In moving forward, all items required in our center 1st aid kits will be in our 1st aid kits. In moving forward, teachers and directors will check daily to make sure this is corrected and follows the state 1st aid kit section specified in 3270.75. |
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| 2019-06-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #1 contained only initials by the parent to indicate consent for emergency medical care and first-aid procedures. It did not contain full signatures. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 emergency contact form was fully signed by parent. In moving forward Directors will make sure full signatures are on forms. |
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| 2019-06-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 did not contain a health assessment or results of a tuberculin skin test. Correction Required: 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.) Facility person #1 no longer employed as of 8/8/19. In moving forward all facility persons shall obtain an updated health assessment w/ TB skin test before employment. |
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| 2019-06-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 did not include any written, nonfamily references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #1 is no longer employed as of 8/8/19. In moving forward Directors will have two written references on all facility persons before hire. |
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| 2019-06-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(iii)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Lifeguard/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for facility person #1, being utilized as the facility's lifeguard at the time of inspection, did not contain documentation of completed lifeguard training. Correction Required: Competence in lifeguard training is demonstrated by completion of lifeguard training, including first-aid training and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for child and infant. 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.) A copy of lifeguard certification with first aid and CPR training was placed in emergency file for pool field trip. In moving forward this documentation will be placed in file prior to service at the facility. |
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| 2019-06-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1, hired 6/20/19, does not contain completed child abuse and criminal history information for employment purposes required under the CPSL. The file contained only child abuse and criminal history information for volunteer purposes. The file does not contain a signed employee disclosure statement 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 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.) A disclosure statement was signed by facility person #1 on 7/25/19. Facility person #1 was removed from a child care position. In moving forward all facility staff persons will have signed disclosure statements as well as employment purposes clearances on file before employment at child care facility. |
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| 2019-06-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A first-aid kit was observed to be accessible to children at the time of inspection. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility first aid kit was kept on personnel, which was out of reach and inaccessible to children. In moving forward all facility employees will make sure first aid kits are inaccessible at all times. |
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| 2019-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 2/14/19 it was observed that the blue couch in the Young School Age/Fives room was torn. 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.) Corrected on site. Inspector brought to our attention and we removed from classroom. In moving forward, teachers and directors will make sure toys are clean, in good repair and free from rough edges at all times. |
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| 2019-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 2/14/19 it was observed that child 4 did not have arrival and departure times noted on their agreement form. 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.) Child 4's agreement was corrected by parent on 2/15. In moving forward, directors will be sure to review forms and have parents complete all sections before filing/copying. The correction is shown on the attached form. |
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| 2019-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 2/14/19 it was observed that child 1 did not have a phone number for their physician on their emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 1 emergency contact form was corrected by parent on 2/15/19. You will see this attached to show correction. In moving forward, directors will be sure to review all state forms to be properly filled out before filing/copying. |
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| 2019-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 2/14/19 it was observed that child 1 did not have signed consent for emergency care on file. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 1 emergency contact for was signed by parent in the consent for emergency care. Correction form is attached. In moving forward, directors will be sure to have parents properly and fully fill the forms out. |
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| 2019-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 2/14/19 it was observed that child 2 did not have addresses on file for their release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 2 emergency contact form was corrected by parent on 2/15. Attached copy is given to show corrections. In moving forward, directors will review and have parents properly and fully fill out all state forms. |
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| 2019-02-14 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 2/14/19 it was observed that a copy of the child care regulations were not posted for the parents. CORRECTED ON SITE. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on site. Inspector brought to our attention and a copy of regulations were posted that minute. In moving forward, directors will make sure a copy of the regulations is posted at all times. |
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| 2019-01-25 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/16/19 child #1 was tired and crying. Staff #1 was putting child into the crib face and "belly down" and dropped child onto the mattress. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was counseled by the director on 2/26/19 regarding proper infant sleep position. Staff #1 was given an article to read regarding proper infant sleep position and was required to complete a Better Kid Care training on 3-3-19 regarding infant sleep position. All staff was counseled regarding proper sleep position and all infants must be placed on their backs when placed in their cribs. Staff #1 was informed and counseled on stress and health. Moving forward all infants will be placed in their cribs on their backs, in an age appropriate manner as required. |
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| 2019-01-25 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/16/19 child #1 was tired and crying. Staff #1 was putting child into the crib face and "belly down" and dropped child onto the mattress. Child #1 was placed on her stomach to sleep. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was counseled by the director on 2/26/19 regarding proper infant sleep position. Staff #1 was given an article to read regarding proper infant sleep position and was required to complete a Better Kid Care training on 3-3-19 regarding infant sleep position. All staff was counseled regarding proper sleep position and all infants must be placed on their backs when placed in their cribs. Staff #1 was informed and counseled on stress and health. Moving forward all infants will be placed in their cribs on their backs, in an age appropriate manner as required. |
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| 2018-11-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, it was observed that there were not 2 feet on 3 sides of a cot while a child was resting on the cot, which was corrected on site. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cots were moved at the time of inspection. All teachers were reminded of placing cots- cribs 2 feet apart with space on three sides this day, 11/01/18. A sign was posted near all cribs and cots of this rule and regulation as a daily visual reminder to all in moving forward in following. Directors will check to make sure this is followed while equipment is in use. |
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| 2018-11-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, an infant was observed to be sleeping on a boppy pillow in a crib, and there was not a documented statement by a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP for a medical reason why the infant should be sleeping in this position. Corrected on site. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The boppy pillow was removed from the crib at the time of inspection. If parents request their child to have an item to accommodate their child in their crib, a medical reason documented statement will be received to follow rule and regulation of 55PA Code Chapter 3270.119 correctly. |
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| 2018-11-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Cleaners and laundry detergent was observed to be accessible to children in the laundry room, which was 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.) Cleaners and laundry detergent were locked at the time of inspection. All cleaning materials and toxic materials will be kept out of reach of children in an area that is locked at all times. A note was placed on the closet door to remind everyone that has access to this closet to follow this regulation. A key to the closet was placed on the cork board next to the closet so teachers can have access in moving forward correctly. Directors will monitor that this is being done correctly. |
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| 2018-08-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent emergency contact form for child #1 does not contain the child's health insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In moving forward we (directors) will make sure all sections are properly filled out. E. C. form is fixed. |
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| 2018-08-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent emergency contact form for child #1 contained an incomplete address for one of the release persons listed. 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.) In moving forward we (directors) will make sure all sections are properly filled out. E.C. form is corrected. |
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| 2018-07-19 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 was assigned the responsibility for the supervision of 4 children, but was unable to recall the 4th child in the group, while children were swimming at the swimming pool. Staff person #3 was assigned the responsibility for the supervision of 5 children. Staff person #3 was observed taking one child to the bathroom, out of sight of the rest of the pool, and therefore was not physically present with the rest of the children in the group. The rest of the children in staff person #3's group had not been re-assigned to other staff members while staff person #3 was taking the child to the bathroom. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff in moving forward will know the names and whereabouts of all children especially in assigned group. All staff will be physically present at all times. Directors will be sure all teachers follow, over see this, and direct teachers to do. |
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| 2018-07-19 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the last update on the emergency contact form for child #1 was dated 1/15/18, which is more than 6 months prior to the date of inspection. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) E. C. form for child #1 was corrected on 7/25/18. In moving forward Directors will be sure to get E.C. forms and parents review every 6 months or as soon as change is needed. |
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| 2018-07-19 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent emergency contact form present for child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first-aid. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 E. C. form items mentioned above was corrected and faxed by 7/20/18 after inspector brought to our attention. In moving forward Directors will make sure parents have forms properly signed. |
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| 2018-07-19 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The most recent emergency contact form for child #2, who was observed to be swimming at the time of inspection, did not contain signed parental consent for transportation or swimming and wading. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child's #2 E. C. form item mentioned above was corrected and faxed by 7/20/18 after inspector brought to our attention. In moving forward Directors will make sure parents have forms properly signed. |
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| 2018-07-19 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8) - Water safety/Included in ratio/annual training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff person #1 had not been trained in annual water safety instruction from a certified lifeguard. Correction Required: Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard. A facility person who is counted in the staff-child swimming ratio shall annually complete water safety instruction. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 has left and may/may not return for summer 2019. In moving forward all staff (which includes summer employees) will be trained in annual water safety instruction from a certified lifeguard. |
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| 2018-04-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the mulch underneath the climber on the school-age playground was observed to be less than 9 inches in depth. Mulch depth is required to be at least 9 inches in depth as per the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The mulch underneath the climber on the school-age playground is 9 inches in depth, after our mulching company came in to address this. In moving forward, our playground mulch will be 9 inches in depth. |
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| 2018-04-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.61(h) - Measurement and use of indoor child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, it was observed that there were 8 children in care in the young toddler classroom, which has a measured capacity for 7 children. Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The capacity established for the younger toddler room of 7, is corrected as of 5/11. In moving forward this young toddler room will stay at the capacity of 7 at all times. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The changing pads in the infant and older toddler rooms were observed to have tears in the covers, exposing the foam, which were both corrected on site. A broken toy truck was observed on the pre-school playground, which was corrected on site. The plastic part of a nap mat in the young toddler classroom was observed to be cracked, and cracked plastic was observed on the cots used for the pre-K classroom. A broken Barbie doll was observed to have a broken leg with sharp plastic on it in the young school age room. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toy truck was removed at the time of inspection. New changing pads were placed in the infant and older toddler room on 3/5/18. In moving forward any tear in these changing pads will be corrected immediately. The plastic part on nap mat that was cracked now has corrective tape to cover this. The broken Barbie doll was thrown away. In moving forward all indoor/outdoor items should be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners etc. Teachers are instructed to do daily checks. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The mulch underneath the swing set on the school-age playground was observed to be less than 9 inches in depth. Mulch depth is recommended to be at least 9 inches in depth as per the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Due to winter weather our trustee is not able to fully correct this but on first nice day we have he is instructed by Director to rake up the mulch. In moving forward we will make sure all areas of the playground has the needed 9 inches. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, there was a child service report on file for child #6, however it had been a period of one year since the previous child service report date. Child service reports are required to be updated every 6 months, as per the requirements in 3270.124(f). Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #6 has an updated child service report in file currently. In moving forward all children service reports will be completed every 6 months. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreements for children #1 - 8 did not specify the persons designated by the parents to whom the children 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.) Director updated fee agreements with a section designated for a parent to write who the child can be released to. Child #1 - 8 have all been corrected with this information on it. In moving forward all parents will have this section on their fee agreement to fill out and complete. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The agreements on file for children #1 - 8 did not include the children's dates of 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.) Director updated fee agreements with a section designated for the childs start date. Child #1 - 8 have all been corrected with this information on it. In moving forward all parents will have this section on their fee agreement filled out by director/ co-director. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #2 did not include complete addresses for the release persons listed, and the emergency contact form for child #4 did not include addresses for release persons listed. One of the release persons listed on the emergency contact form for child #5 was missing an address. 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.) Child #2, 4, and 5 have been corrected by the child's parent. In moving forward the director/ co-director will make sure the emergency contact information includes names, address, and telephone number of whom the child may be released to. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: As per staff report, emergency contact forms were not being taken along with children while they were being transported from the facility. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A first aid kit in an emergency bag was created for transport of KDG children on 2/13/18. Whenever a staff member transports children this emergency bag (filled with emergency contact info and first aid kit) will go with teacher and child/children. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for child #8 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Received updated health assessment on 3/13 from physician. Form is correctly signed. In moving forward Director/Co-director will check forms to make sure they are correctly signed. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for child #8 does not include the child's immunization record. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Received updated health assessment on 3/13 from physician. Form has updated immunization records. In moving forward Director/ Co-Director will make sure immunizations are attached and up to date. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for child #7 did not include information regarding if the child is healthy enough to participate in child care. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated health assessment was received on 3/12/18. In moving forward Director/Co-Director will make sure we have proper from and information from parent. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: EpiPens were observed to be stored in an area accessible to children. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Epi-pens were moved to a locked area in the daycare office on 3/1/18. A note was placed by time clock so all staff are aware of this move. In moving forward all medication will be stored in a locked area out of reach of children. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that Aquaphore that had expired in August 2017 had been administered to child #12 in January 2018. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Aquaphore was removed from the facility on 2/12/18. Teachers were instructed on 3/1/18 to do daily checks on all medications and medication forms. Director and Co-directors will check up to make sure this is followed in moving forward. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(iii) - Refrigeration required | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The medication log for child #9's diaper cream did not include a requirement for refrigeration. The medication log for child #10's medication did not include a requirement for refrigeration, which was corrected at the time of inspection. Correction Required: A medication log shall include a requirement for refrigeration of medication. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medication forms have been corrected by child's parents (both). In moving forward Director/Co-Director will check up on these forms and instruct teachers to make sure forms are filled out completely. . |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3)/3270.135(b) - Disposable diapers/Surfaces cleaned | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, it was observed that staff person #9 diapered a young toddler, and put the diaper on the counter next to the changing pad before putting the diaper in the trash can. Staff person #9 sanitized the changing pad surface after diapering the child, however did not sanitize the counter surface on which the diaper was placed. 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. Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All teachers were made aware of this violation and are instructed to discard soiled diapers immediately. Teachers were also informed to clean all surfaces after each use by wiping the surface with sanitizing solution, or disinfecting spray. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There was a physical exam and documentation of tuberculin skin test results on file for staff person #1 at the time of inspection, however they were dated almost 4 months after the staff person's start date. Therefore, the staff person did not have a health assessment or tuberculin skin test results on file at the time of hire. Staff person #6 had tuberculin skin test results on file at the time of inspection, however they were dated more than two months after the staff person's start date, and therefore were not on file by the staff person's start date. Staff person #3 had a current, updated health assessment on file, but it had been a period of more than 26 months since the previous health assessment date. 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 person #1 and #6 were re-hires. In moving forward all staff will have updated health assessment 12 months prior to hire and continued updated every 24 months. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(b) - Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for staff person #2 was completed by a medical assistant, not a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP. Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 went to physician to get health assessment correctly signed on 3/13/18. In moving forward all health assessments will be properly signed and properly conducted. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for staff person #8 stated that the staff person has 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.) This was an error on the doctors part, in marking/checking the wrong box. Employee contacted her doctor and has corrected this. In moving forward, we will make sure all forms are reviewed to ensure they are properly filled out. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Bottles in the infant room were observed not to be labeled with the child's name. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) The bottles were labeled at the time of inspection. All teachers were instructed to make sure all items of child's is properly labeled. All teachers were made aware of this violation. This is added to teachers daily checklist. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances were all on file for staff person #1, however they were all dated after the staff person's start date, and there was not documentation of provisional hire paperwork on file for the state police clearance. The provisional hire paperwork for the child abuse clearance was dated after the start date. There was not proper provisional hire paperwork on file for the FBI clearance. The disclosure statement was not signed until after the staff person's start date. Staff person #6 did not have a new disclosure statement signed at the time of hire. 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 #1 and #6 were re-hired staff. In re-hiring them new disclosure statements were not completed. In moving forward all staff (new or returning) will have completed updated required paperwork. Staff person #1 hire date was corrected- we had used her first shadowing date. Staff person #6 has completed a new disclosure statement as well. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, there was not a staff evaluation completed within the last 12 months for staff persons #4, #5, and #7. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons 4 and 5 have an updated evaluation as of 3/15/18. Staff person #7 will be done when they return, but is currently out on school leave and has been out on school leave. In moving forward all staff persons will have a completed evaluation every 12 months completed by the Director. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.61(h) - Measurement and use of indoor child care space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection that there were 8 children in the young toddler classroom, which is licensed for 7 children. Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our young toddler room should be licensed for 8 children. Emailed inspector and explained. In moving forward all inspectors should know your capacity. Moving forward, if this is incorrect, a child will be shifted out of this classroom. Moving forward, if incorrect, we will have 7 enrolled in this classroom at all times. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the hallway, outside of the men's restroom used by the older toddlers, an electrical outlet was observed not to 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.) Protective receptacle cover was placed in outlet outside of men's restroom used by the older toddlers before closing the day of inspection. In moving forward all electrical outlets will have protective receptacle covers at all times. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Hand sanitizer was observed to be accessible to children in the pre-school classroom. Toxics, including cleaners, were observed to be accessible to children in a closet in the hallway. (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.) Teacher had corrected at time of inspection when this was brought to her attention by moving the hand sanitizer out of reach of children. All staff was made aware of this violation on 3/01/18. In moving forward all cleaning materials and other toxics will be kept in an area inaccessible to children. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The water temperature in the women's bathroom around the corner from the older toddler classroom was observed to be 114 degrees at the time of inspection. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A trustee member from the church was contacted on 2/12/18 to address this issue. On 2/13/18 the hot water temp was turned down. The church trustees will continue to check the temperature in moving forward in making sure it does not exceed 110 degrees F. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the pre-K classroom was observed to be stored in an area that was accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director/Co-Director brought this violation to all staff. The Pre-K first aid kit was moved so it is inaccessible to children. All staff are to keep their first aid kits so they are inaccessible to children. In moving forward Director and Co-Director will do daily checks in making sure this is followed. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.75(c)/3270.178 - Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Tweezers were observed to be missing from the first aid kit used on excursions from the facility in the pre-school classroom, which was corrected on site. The first aid kit used when children are transported was observed to be missing gloves. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in 3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tweezers and gloves were placed in the first aid kits. In moving forward teachers are instructed to check their first aid kits for all required items daily. Director and Co-director will check up weekly on employees in making sure this is corrected and followed. |
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| 2018-02-12 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed on the climber on the pre-school playground. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Duck tape was placed over this peeled paint on 3/15. Due to weather and being still winder our trustee is not able to fully correct this. However on the first nice day we get he will do a full inspection and correct any item he sees on this playground. In moving forward, at outside play, teachers will inspect outside equipment and toys and if problem is found it will be corrected. |
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| 2017-09-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff member #1 pulled child #1 down the hall by the child's ankle on 8/28/17 around 9am, as per staff report. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive training regarding proactive strategies to use in guiding children's behavior. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will participate in mandatory training regarding proactive strategies to use in guiding children's behavior. Training will be set up with PA Keys Rep. In the future, no facility person will use incorrect form of physical punishment. We all will use correct forms of punishment. |
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| 2017-05-01 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Children 1 and 2 require updated health assessments. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will require parent to provide an updated health assessment. In moving forward, director will require updated health reports every 6 months for an infant and toddler. |
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| 2017-05-01 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Health assessments for staff persons 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, all hired since most recent renewal inspection, do not include TB testing results that occurred within 1 year prior to service. 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 have obtained proof of recent TB testing, or new testing. In the future, director will require that all facility persons to have TB testing no more than 1 year prior to start of employment. |
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| 2017-05-01 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Plan to County EMA | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Emergency evacuation plan was not submitted to local Emergency Management Agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Email was sent to William R. James, the municipal planner for York County Dept of Emergency Services of Growing Friends Emergency Plan. In moving forward the director will send a copy of the emergency plan updates to emergency agency. |
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| 2017-05-01 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff persons 1 and 2 began provisional hire period prior to submitting prints for FBI clearance. Clearance are now in file. 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.) When an employee is hired, proof of submission of fingerprints will be required prior to them starting provisional hire period. Staff 1 and 2 have submitted all required clearances. |
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| 2017-05-01 | Renewal | 3270.82(d) - Training chair - sanitized | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed dried yellow substance in potty chair receptacles. Potty chairs not cleaned / sanitized following each use. Correction Required: A training chair is not a flushing toilet. A training chair shall be emptied and sanitized after each use. An acceptable sanitizing solution is 1/4 cup of bleach combined with 1 gallon of water. A sanitizing solution shall be treated as a toxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Observed chair was immediately cleaned out at 3:30PM May 1st. May 2nd in a staff newsletter to all staff, stated how each and every potty seat must be cleaned immediately after each use. Training chairs will be emptied and sanitized after each use. |
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