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Little Heaven Care Llc

Bethlehem, PA · Northampton County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (2 reviews)
75 E Union Blvd 1ST FLOOR, Bethlehem, PA 18018
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Capacity
87 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 393-0659
75 E Union Blvd, 1ST FLOOR
Bethlehem, PA 18018
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00257042
License Issued
Aug 9, 2026
Active Through
Aug 9, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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Tina
2019-08-17 03:46:31
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Little Heaven Care is the best childcare facility in the Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton area! The have greatly trained, and qualified staff that truly show their love and passion in working with children.

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Maria
2019-08-15 17:31:26
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

This child care facility is the best one yet! My children love it here. I do not plan on removing my kids from Little heaven care. They greet me and my kids everyday by name, and make our presence feel know, and important.

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LITTLE HEAVEN CARE LLC is a Child Care Center in BETHLEHEM PA, with a maximum capacity of 87 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/26/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the phone number of the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The phone number of the child's physician will be added to the emergency contact form.
2026-05-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/26/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the work phone numbers of the child's parents.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The work phone numbers of the child's parents will be added to the emergency contact form.
2026-05-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/26/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the address of the release persons.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The address of the release persons will be added to the emergency contact form.
2026-05-26 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/26/26. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in preschool room.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency transportation plan was immediately posted in the preschool room.
2026-05-26 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/26/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessments for Staff Person #2 were not updated within 24 months. This is evidenced by the health assessments on file being dated 1/20/23 and 4/2/25.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will review staff files periodically to ensure that the health assessments are update to date. The director will review staff files periodically to ensure that the health assessments are update to date. The director will notify the staff at least one month prior to the due date of the new health assessment to ensure that the staff has time to get a new health assessment.
2026-05-26 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

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/26/26. At that time, the incident reports were reviewed. The incident report was given to the parent and a copy was kept in a master file. No copy of the incident report was not placed in the child's file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will receive the original incident report. A copy of the incident report will be placed in the master file and another copy will be placed in the child's file.
2026-05-26 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/26/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include a complete PA State Police Clearance. The PA State Police Clearance on file for Staff Person #1 dated 2/24/25 was in still pending status. The FBI Clearance for Staff Person #2 had not been updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. This was evidenced by the FBI Clearances on file being dated 1/29/19 and 4/10/24.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a complete PA State Police Clearance is on file. TIERED LIS 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a complete PA State Police Clearance is on file. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must create a hiring checklist. The checklist should include an outline of what needs to be in a staff file and by when. The hiring checklist must be submitted to Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, the child care center will use the hiring checklist whenever a new staff is hired. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the hiring checklist will be completed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. 5/26/26 Staff Person #1 will not return to the center until a complete PA State Police Clearance is on file. (Implemented 5/29/26) 2. 5/29/26 A hiring checklist will be created. Once approved, the hiring checklist will be used whenever a new staff is hired. Moving forward, I will carefully review all clearances and required documents to ensure that the final results have been received before filing them in an employee's record. (Implemented 6/12/26)
2025-05-27 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the address of the release persons.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The address of the release persons will be added to the emergency contact forms.
2025-05-27 Renewal 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/25. At that time, the diaper changing pad in the preschool room used for diaper changing was covered with a cloth cover. The cloth cover is not able to be properly cleaned and sanitized in between use.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cloth cover was immediately removed and will not be used so that the diaper change pad can be properly cleaned and sanitized between each use.
2025-05-27 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained one letter of reference written by a family member and one nonfamily member letter of reference.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 will submit a written, nonfamily letter of reference.
2025-05-27 Renewal 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an aide, did not include a high school diploma.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 will submit verification of high school diploma to be placed in the file.
2024-08-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 8/27/24. At that time, the file for the new staff was reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include the NJ Child Abuse clearance or the request for the clearance. Staff Person #1 has lived in NJ in the past five years.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a NJ Child Abuse Clearance is on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Since the inspection, a request for documentation regarding Child Abuse Clearance in New Jersey has been requested for Staff Person #1, who has lived in New Jersey in the past five years.
2024-08-27 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 8/27/24. At that time, the file for the new staff was reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained education from Columbia that had not been evaluated by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
From the day of the inspection, we began to look for information to be able to submit these documents for Staff Person #1 so they can be subjected to the corresponding evaluation by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).
2024-05-21 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, the gates at each corner of the playground fence were equipped with exposed bolts.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As of the day of the inspection, staff were informed that the toys were clean, in good condition and free of rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
2024-05-21 Renewal 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(e)

Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, the playground used by the infants and toddlers was equipped with an embedded swing-set with nine inches of mulch used as protective surfacing underneath. There was no barrier prohibiting the infants and toddlers access to the wood mulch, which is less than one inch in diameter.

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The toddler children were removed immediately from the playground and have not used again. We have purchased an adjustable play yard to prevent the infants and toddlers from having access to the area of the playground with mulch.
2024-05-21 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, diapers enclosed in plastic packaging were observed in a cubby one foot high in the toddler room where it was accessible to the toddlers in care.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bag was removed and a training was given to inform that plastic bags, toys, and objects with a diameter of 1 inch or less cannot be accessible to children.
2024-05-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the address of the children's physicians.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We provided emergency contact forms to all parents to fill them out completely.
2024-05-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not include work address and phone number of the parents.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
From the moment of the inspection, we checked all the papers and gave them to the parents so that they could fill out the empty box with their work information.
2024-05-21 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 and Child #3 did not include the address of the release persons.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of the inspection, we explain to the parents that they have to fill out all the boxes including the address of the release person.
2024-05-21 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, a plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency could not be found posted at the facility.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan for an injured child was started on the same day of the inspection. It will be posted in each classroom.
2024-05-21 Renewal 3270.133(4) - Locked Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(4)

Description: Locked

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, A&D Ointment was observed on top of the diaper changing table in the preschool room where it was accessible to the children. The A&D Ointment was labeled "keep out of reach of 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff were assembled to ensure that no cream was left within the reach of children.
2024-05-21 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan did not include a continuity plan for operations in times of an emergency.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The OCDEL ANNOUNCEMENT C-22-04 requires facility emergency plans to include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As of May 31, 2024, the continuity plan for operations in times of emergency was added, and from this moment on, they will be permanently in our emergency plan book.
2024-05-21 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a health assessment or TB test results.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will be more strict about hiring staff with all the papers available in the future. We will not allow anyone to start without the required papers. Staff #1 will have health assessment and TB test results placed in staff file.
2024-05-21 Renewal 3270.175(c) - Manufacturer's instructions used Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.175(c)

Description: Manufacturer's instructions used

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, the manufacturer's instructions for the two cosco booster seats in the white van could not be located.

Correction Required: Manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints shall be kept in the vehicle at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The instructions were placed in the center van.
2024-05-21 Renewal 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan did not include information instructing parents on how they can be safely reunited with their children.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
From the moment of the inspection, we began working to add to the emergency plan how each teacher will communicate with the parents.
2024-05-21 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs that are enrolled at the facility.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
From the moment of the inspection, we included accommodation for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.
2024-05-21 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The most recent staff evaluation on file for Staff Person #2 was dated 1/20/23.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
From the day of the inspection, we will be more attentive to the date of each evaluation. And we will be attentive to ensure that are staff are evaluated.
2024-05-21 Renewal 3270.62(b) - Play space - 65 square feet/child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.62(b)

Description: Play space - 65 square feet/child

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, two staff and seven toddlers were observed on the playground next to the entrance to the building, which is not measured child care space.

Correction Required: Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The children were removed immediately from the playground and have not used again.
2024-05-21 Renewal 3270.82(j)/3270.134(a) - Running water - diapering/Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(j)/3270.134(a)

Description: Running water - diapering/Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, there was no source of running water for handwashing in the diaper changing area of the infant area of the Infant/Toddler Room. Staff stated that after changing children's diapers at the changing table, they would cross to the other side of the room, through a baby gate, to wash their hands and the children's hands.

Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On the same day of the inspection I bought the hand washing machine to wash the babies' hands with running water.
2023-11-20 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.34(b) - Director qualifications Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(b)

Description: Director qualifications

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation at facility on 11/20/23, file was reviewed for newly hired facility director. Facility staff # 1 does not have qualifications to be the facility director.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility posted for director position and is actively seeking a facility director. Facility hired a director who qualifies.
2023-05-25 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The following facility staff did not complete the required 1-hour health and safety training update by 12/30/22. Facility staff # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, & 10. Facility staff # 7 did not complete the required 10-hour Health and Safety Training within 90 days from time of hire. Health and Safety training was completed on 3/15/23 for facility staff # 7.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire. Staff 1 through 10 completed the 2022- 1 hour health and safety training update.
2023-05-25 Renewal 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, facility staff # 1 and # 2 were working together with no other facility staff in the preschool classroom with 21 preschool aged children.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility staff to child ratios will be reviewed with all staff and will be maintained at all times.
2022-05-23 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 was napping in the preschool classroom and does not have 2 feet of space on 3 sides of child #1's napping cot.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child # 1 will be napping in the correct classroom and will also have 2 feet of space on 3 sides of child #1's napping cot.
2022-05-23 Renewal 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: Child # 2 and # 5 do not have proof of the influenza vaccination on file nor do they have a letter documented and signed by the child's guardian or parent for an exemption from immunization for religious belief or a strong personal objection.

Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child # 2 and # 5 will have vaccinations on file and will have a letter documented and will be signed by the child's guardian or parent for an exemption for religious beliefs or strong personal beliefs.
2022-05-23 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: Facility person # 1 did not have a health assessment on file at time of hire. Facility person # 2 did not have a health assessment on file at time of hire.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person # 1 & # 2 have health assessments on file.
2022-05-23 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Child # 2,3,4,5 & 6 have not had their emergency contact forms and fee agreements updated in over six months. Child number two 7/30/21 to 3/17/22. Child number three 12/5/20 to 1/11/22. Child number four 1/5/21 to 1/11/22. Child number five 1/6/21 to 1/4/22 and child number six 5/11/21 to 1/21/22.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 2,3,4,5,&6 will have their emergency contact forms up to date and fee agreements updated every 6 months.
2022-05-23 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Facility has not conducted an emergency drill.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An emergency drill will be conducted and documented.
2022-05-23 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 1 did not have emergency plan training in over a week from time of hire. Facility staff # 4 did not have emergency plan training in over a week from time of hire. Facility staff # 5 did not have annual emergency plan training in over 12 months.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All the staff will have the training on the emergency plan within a week from date of hire and annually.
2022-05-23 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Facility emergency plan has not been sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency since 2018.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will send a copy of the plan and will continue to comply with the plan updates to the local municipality and updates to the county emergency management agency,
2022-05-23 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff # 3 has Pediatric First aid and CPR that expired 2/23/22. Facility staff # 5 has Pediatric First aid and CPR that expired 2/23/22.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility staff will have their pediatric first aid and cpr up to date .
2022-05-23 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Facility staff #4 hired and working in childcare did not have a NSOR at time of hire.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility staff will be hired already having a NSOR. Facility staff # 4 has all required clearances.
2022-05-23 Renewal 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: Facility operators provided rep a schedule for facility staff # 1 working at facility only 25 hours a week as a director. Schedule provided is Monday through Friday 8 am until 11 am then Monday through from working from 4 pm until 6 pm.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. Facility director will report time off to OCDEL rep for vacations and such.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility operators will provide a schedule for facility staff. New director will be working at the facility 40 hours a week as a director - The schedule was provided - Monday through Thursday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm and Friday 10 am to 6:30 PM.
2022-05-23 Renewal 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: Facility operators provided rep a schedule for facility staff # 1 working at facility only 25 hours a week as a director. Schedule provided is Monday through Friday 8 am until 11 am then Monday through from working from 4 pm until 6 pm.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operators will provide a schedule for facility staff. The new director will be working in the facility only 40 hours a week. The schedule provided is Monday through Thursday 7:30 am until 4:30 pm and Friday 10 am until 6:30 PM.

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