St James Lutheran Church Child Care Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the toddler classroom, a bottom drawer of the meal prep area contained plastic Ziplock bags filled with plasticware accessible to toddlers who are still placing objects in their mouths. It was observed in the toddler classroom, plastic Ziplock bags filled with toys and sensory items with a diameter of less than 1 inch, on a bottom shelf behind the changing table accessible to toddlers who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teachers removed 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, as these may not be accessible to children who are still putting objects in their mouths. Ziplock bags that were filled with cutlery were removed, and new storage containers have been used. All sensory items contained in the Ziplock bags on the shelf behind the changing table have been removed and stored elsewhere. Materials for the sensory table will be selected based on age appropriateness and developmental need. |
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| 2026-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the young toddler classroom that children laying on their nap cots were not able to be properly supervised by staff. The nap cots were placed in areas that caused children to be out of sight from staff. 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.) Staff will always place themselves and nap cots in a location were they can see, hear and assess all children during nap time. They will also always see, hear, and assess children while assisting other children if they happen to stir during naptime. Position themselves in one location and can move throughout the classroom. |
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| 2026-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.121(a) - Review policies and procedures | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.121(a) Description: Review policies and procedures Noncompliance Area: The facility does not provide hours for which care is provided or a supervision policy in writing to the parents at the time of enrollment. Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hours are listed on our tuition rate form. Center hours and supervision policy have been added to the posted handbook for parents to reference and review; the reviewed and updated date has been posted on the handbook. Drop-off and pick-up procedures are posted for parents' review. |
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| 2026-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The facility does not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our DHS certificate of compliance is located on our parent board and was posted during inspection. Additional information on how to contact the appropriate regional child care office has been added to our parent board, along with a QR code to review child care center regulations. |
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| 2026-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 included a FBI Clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current FBI Clearance for staff person #1 is dated 9/22/25 and the previous FBI Clearance was dated 9/2/20. The file for staff person #2 included a NSOR Certificate which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current NSOR Certificate for staff person #2 is dated 3/20/25 and the previous NSOR Certificate was dated 3/13/20. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will be given a 30-day reminder that their clearances are due. They must be within 60 months of the date on their previous clearances. If the staff person's clearance has not been returned, the staff person will be removed from direct supervision of children (classroom) and assigned other center tasks until the clearance is returned. Documentation will be placed in the staff file, stating the date they were removed from the classroom and that they were not directly supervising children. Once clearance has been received, future documentation with a return date will be added to the staff documentation on file, along with updated clearances. |
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| 2026-04-20 | 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 in the toddler classroom a bottle of Isopropyl Alcohol was being stored in a cabinet under the handwashing sink that was not locked or made inaccessible to children. It was observed in the toddler classroom, a basket of diaper creams being stored under the changing table accessible to children due to not have a working child safety lock. 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.) A child lock was placed on the lower cabinet to prevent children from accessing it, and Alcohol was removed. A child lock was installed on the lower cabinets to prevent access beyond the stools in front of the cabinets. The broken child lock on the changing table was removed and replaced. A child lock was replaced on the changing table with one that locked properly. |
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| 2026-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the young toddler classroom, a spray bottle containing a blue cleaning solution was not in its original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. 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.) "Soapy Water" will be added to the indicated spray bottle, and/or any other bottles will be properly labeled with the specific names of the other substances contained. |
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| 2026-04-20 | 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 in the toddler classroom that the first aid kit was missing tape and tweezers. (This was 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.) Tape and tweezers were added to the toddler room first aid kit. First aid bags were checked, and used items were replaced as needed. A list of DHS first-aid bag supplies was added for staff to check regularly. Additional supplies are on-site. |
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| 2026-04-20 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the toddler classroom the top drawer at the meal prep area was unlocked and contained sharp knives and adult scissors. It was observed in the bathroom used by toddlers, a power cord was unplugged and hanging from the paper towel dispenser. 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.) Items were removed from the top drawer of the island and placed in another location still out of reach of children, but accessible to staff for meals. The power cord was removed, and the cover was placed over the outlet. Ziplock bags were removed from the island and stored out of reach of children, but still accessible to staff. All areas are free from visible hazards. |
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| 2026-04-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed during inspection in the young toddler classroom a buildup of dust, dirt and grime in the corners of the classroom, at the baseboards, behind the toy shelves and at the sink area where children was their hands. It was also observed during inspection in the preschool classroom a buildup of dust, dirt and grime in the corners of the classroom, at the baseboards, behind the toy shelves and in the bathroom within the classroom. 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.) ELC is working with the facilities manager to have all areas deep cleaned, beyond the daily cleaning provided by the cleaning service. Classroom floors are being placed on a deep clean and waxing schedule to better maintain and preserve the floor surfaces. |
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| 2025-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of all childcare spaces, it was found that a written plan of daily activities was missing from the space labeled as Rm #106. 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.) Corrected during visit. Classroom schedule was posted. |
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| 2025-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of each childcare space, it was observed in the School-Aged childcare space that a jug of material labeled 'keep out of reach of children' was accessible in the unlocked cabinet under the sink area. 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.) This was corrected at the time of visit. Jug was placed in a locked cabinet. Visit date 4.8.25 |
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| 2025-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of all childcare spaces, it was found that a first aid kit was missing from childcare space labeled as Room #106. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected during visit. First aid kit was located in other school age classroom. |
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| 2025-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of each childcare space, it was observed that in the School-aged childcare space that soap was missing from the first aid kit. 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.) To add soap to first aid kit, as well make sure it i is properly labled. |
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| 2025-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of all childcare spaces, it was found that a small area of wall damage was evident on the lower wall near the exit of the large group play space. 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.) Speak with facilities to make sure this gets repaired. |
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| 2024-10-10 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-06-07 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: Upon completion of an investigation, it was found that Staff Person #1 did act in a manner that did not facilitate the de-escalation of the situation with Child #1, which would have potentially permitted the child the opportunity to develop more age-appropriate coping, self-control and management skills. 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.) Encourage all teachers, not just SP#1 to have small groups, when transitioning. Making sure teachers are giving children reminder before tranisitions happen. Provided classroom teachers a list of transition games/ ideas that can take place while children and group for children can do while waiting for the rest of the group. Encourage children to help with routine tasks to build self confidence and responsibility. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the agreement on file for Child #1 - #6 did not contain any reference to the services which are to be considered as extra. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current template will be updated with missing information. New form will be implemented immediately. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that the documentation on file for Staff Person #1 did not attest 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.) Staff person #1 will provide required documention of non-family members recommending them to serve as a staff person in childcare. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of each of the physical childcare spaces, it was found that 2 electrical outlets in Rm 106 did not have protective receptacle covers in place in electrical outlets accessible to children in care. 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.) Outlets were covered before inspector left the facility, on 4/9/24. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of each of the physical childcare spaces, it was found that there were damaged ceiling tiles in the following childcare spaces: PreK [1] and Preschool [9]. 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.) Facility personal will be notified and ceiling tiles will be replaced or fixed to meet standard. |
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| 2024-04-05 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of each of the physical childcare spaces, it was found that there was a small area of peeling paint in the School Aged childcare space under the bulletin board. 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.) Peeling paint was properly addressed and repainted. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of all childcare spaces, it was found that a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the school-aged space and room #105. 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 have been posted. Please note that no children are enrolled or present in room 105. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the admission date for the child was missing from the Agreement document for child #2 - #6. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Admission date has been added to children 2-6 on current forms. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that an original signed copy of the Agreement document was on file for child #1 - #6. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Signed orginals will go home with parent versus sending home a copy |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the childcare spaces, it was found that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in room #105. 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 childcare space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Classroom was just recently updated. Plans will be posted Please note that no children were enrolled or in attendance at the time of inspection. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the most recent health assessment for child #2 was dated 2.10.23, and therefore expired on 8.10.23. 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.) Parents have a schedule appointment for 9.18.23. An update physical and shot record will be on file. Parents had appointment scheduleds. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) - Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Description: Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the most recent immunization record for child #2 was missing two Pneumococcal vaccinations [as indicated by the CDC immunization schedule], was missing one polio vaccination [as indicated by the CDC immunization schedule] AND had no influenza immunization on record. No exemptions were on file. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 9 month check up is schedule for 9.19.23. After speaking to parent they had another appointment proior to her 9 month and shots were completed then No updated shot record was provided to facilities. Will remind parents to bring in additional shot records if completed before required 6 months. Parents made a decision to write an exemption for child#2 influenza vaccination, which is now on file, along with an immunization record for the other vaccinations. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the regulatory compliance documents on file at the facility, it was found that the operator had not notified the local traffic authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility within the past year. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written plan was sent before inspector left the facility. Writen responce was sent a day later. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that specific planning for lock-down emergencies [as opposed to shelter-in-place], was not detailed in the plan. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director updated plan with specific for both weather emergency and lock down procedure. Place note that in our emgency plan that these two where sperated, but needed more detail as to when and where they would occur. Information found on pg.4 |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility letter to parents regarding the emergency plan, it was found that a specific procedure for lock-down types of emergency planning was not included. 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.) A letter will be genterated for families and sent out to them. This information will also be included in enrollment information. The letter will indicate that we have location for the different types of emergency and how we plan to communicate with them if and when they occur. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of all childcare spaces, it was found that emergency telephone numbers were not posted in room #105. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Please note that children are not present or enrolled in this classroom at time of inspection. Emergency phone numbers will be printed & posted. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of all childcare spaces, it was found that a first aid kit was not present in room #105. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Please note: no children are enrolled or present in this classroom at the time of inspection. Classroom will be provided a fully stocked first aide back. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of all childcare spaces, it was found that there were damaged ceiling tiles in the following spaces: PreK room [2]; room #105 [1]; school-aged [2]; and the large group play space [1]. 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 will be replaced in all classroom listed above. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of all the childcare spaces, it was found that there was damaged plaster/wall material on the central pillar in the large group play space/dining area. 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.) Repair spots on the pillars in our large group area, until furture remodling takes place. |
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| 2023-09-13 | Unannounced Monitoring | Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-08-09 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did single out and engage in discussions with a school-aged child about sensitive mental health issues outside of the qualifications of her childcare position and without approval from the child's parents and the director of the facility, causing the child to become confused and troubled. 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. The facility Director will require that Staff Person #1 completes a minimum of two training courses on children with special needs and/or professional judgment/ethics as part of their return to childcare duties. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director had a verbal discussion with staff person regarding said conversation and comments. Staff person 1 was sent home without pay for 3 day. During this time she was to complete 2 trainings requested and approved by DHS. Director required 3 trainings before she could return to work. Trainings- Ethics a guide for professional Behavior, See as a child Feel as a child, Building Relationship with children and Youth who challenge us. Corrective action was create or center purposes as well. |
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| 2023-08-09 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did single out and engage in discussions with a school-aged child about sensitive mental health issues outside of the qualifications of her childcare position and without approval from the child's parents and the director of the facility, causing the child to become confused and troubled. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. The facility Director will require that Staff Person #1 completes a minimum of two training courses on children with special needs and/or professional judgment/ethics as part of their return to childcare duties. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director had a verbal discussion with staff person regarding said conversation and comments. Staff person 1 was sent home without pay for 3 day. During this time she was to complete 2 trainings requested and approved by DHS. Director required 3 trainings before she could return to work. Trainings- Ethics a guide for professional Behavior, See as a child Feel as a child, Building Relationship with children and Youth who challenge us. Corrective action was create or center purposes as well. |
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| 2023-08-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical site childcare areas, it was observed that a small area of drywall was damaged and pulling free of the wall in Room 103 [corner area near thermostat]. 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.) Wall will be repaired and painted. |
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| 2023-08-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Upon completion of the fire safety inspection, it was observed that the fire detection logs indicated testing on the following dates, which exceed the regulatory maximum of 30 days between the tests: 1.5.23; 2.7.23; 3.21.23; 4.19.23; 5.25.23; 6.13.23; 7.17.23; 8.9.23. 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.) Center Director will make a better effort in watching the date when fire alarms and when they need to set off. Director is aware they need to be done with in a 30 peroid. |
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| 2023-04-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Child #1 was left unsupervised by Staff person #1 in the hallway area during a transition time for time not to exceed five minutes, until Staff person #2 became aware of the child in the hallway unsupervised. When directly asked about the children in her primary care group, Staff Person #1 stated she had nine, but it was confirmed that she only had eight present because Child #1 was missing. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children, particularly at the times of transition, is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. 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.) Daily transition tracking sheets will be completed by all staff when not in the classroom. Each location will be documented on transition sheet, along with time of arrival & departure from location & number of children. Staff will be required to do a face to name check every 2 hours when not transitioning. Tranisition tracking will begin on 5.8.23. Transition tracking sheet attached for approval. Classroom sheets submitted weekly for 3 months |
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| 2023-04-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Child #1 was left unsupervised by Staff person #1 in the hallway area during a transition time for time not to exceed five minutes, until Staff person #2 became aware of the child in the hallway unsupervised. When directly asked about the children in her primary care group, Staff Person #1 stated she had nine, but it was confirmed that she only had eight present because Child #1 was missing. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. 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.) Staff in each classroom will update and implment visiual child check in system and primary group ID cards. ID cards will be worn by the staff at all times. If staff or child leave the ID cards will go with child or new staff member entering the room. |
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| 2023-04-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Child #1 was left unsupervised by Staff person #1 in the hallway area during a transition time for time not to exceed five minutes, until Staff person #2 became aware of the child in the hallway unsupervised. When directly asked about the children in her primary care group, Staff Person #1 stated she had nine, but it was confirmed that she only had eight present because Child #1 was missing. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive Certification Representative approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Staff person #1 must either attend the group supervision training or verify completion of the training done 1:1 as a condition of returning to childcare duties. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will reach out a DHS approved trainer to conduct a Supervison training for alll staff at her earliest convinance. In person training will take place on Monday, May 15, 2023. Director will also notify DHS representive of date when all have completed the course. |
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| 2023-04-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.63 Description: Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the outdoor play space, a hole in the plastic fencing was observed which exhibited sharp edges. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will patch the hole to remove the sharp edge. Replace fencing if necessary. |
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| 2023-04-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical site, it was found that the carpeting in the 2-year-old space and the preschool aged space was pulling up at the edges AND the flooring in the sensory room was bubbled/wavy, creating potential trip hazards. It was also observed that the baseboard coverings in the sensory room and the cafeteria were either not firmly affixed to the walls or were nonexistent. Lastly, a shelf/bookcase in the sensory room was found to be damaged near the bottom, exposing rough/sharp edges. 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.) Carpents will be rotated to prevent rolled corners and or tape to the floor to prevent a tripping hazords if needed Flooring in "sensory room" will be pulled to to revove the bubbling of the vinyl flooring. Baseboard in "sensory room" will be tempory attached, until flooring is completed. Baseboards in the cafeteria will be replaced and securely attached. Shelving unit will be removed from the classroom or corner will be repaired. |
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| 2023-04-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the physical site, it was found that peeling paint was exposed in the large muscle play area/cafeteria in the pillar area. 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.) Areas with missing paint and exposed plaster will be painted over and repaired. |
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| 2023-03-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) - No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language Noncompliance Area: It was verified by both staff person #1 and #2 that a physically threatening verbal statement had been made out of frustration, but that no physical action accompanied this statement, nor was there concern that it would happen. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. Staff Person #2 will be required to take two additional training courses on the best practices for dealing with children having behavioral/emotional/psychological issues. These courses will be pre-approved by the Certification Representative prior to initiating the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 will have staff person 2 complete a training Building Relationships with children and Youth who Challenge Us. Second training she will take is Dealing with Anger the children's & Yours. Staff person 1 also directly informed staff person 2 to choose other her phrasing when speaking to children, walk away or ask for help when children become frustrating. |
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| 2023-02-22 | Unannounced Monitoring | Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-11-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.19(a) - Required to report | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.19(a) Description: Required to report Noncompliance Area: During an investigation of a complaint, it was found that Staff Person #2 did witness Child #1 being struck by Staff Person #1. Further, per her verbal and written statements, it was found that an injury to the child was observed at the time of the event and one hour later. Finally, per Staff Person #2 verbal statement, it was found that she did not report the incident and injury to Childline, as required by law. Correction Required: An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL. All staff persons in the facility, including Legal Entity Representative, Director and Assistant Director must complete Mandated Reporter training in an accepted format. Each staff person must present a new certificate to Central Region Certification Representative. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) As a result of this action all staff persons employed by the Early Larning Center will have to retake the required Mandated Reporter Training. The importance of being a mandated reporter is and will be stressed to all staff, during our staff meeting held on January 3, 2023. All employees will have this training done before the end of January 31, 2023. |
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| 2022-11-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Based on specific verbal and written statements, as well as the signed and dated Corrective Action document, it was found that Staff Person #1 did use physical punishment with Child #2. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The facility Legal Entity Representative[s], Director and Assistant Director are required to register for and complete an Existing Provider Orientation, conducted by Central Regional Staff at the first available opportunity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Assistant Director - Ashley Drechsler and Legal Entity - Andrew Geib have been registered for upcoming training on January 12, 2023, from 9:30-2:30. Upon Completion DHS will be notified. Any future requirement or request will need to be completed in a timely manner. |
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| 2022-11-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Based on specific verbal and written statements, as well as the signed and dated Corrective Action document, it was found that Staff Person #1 did use physical punishment with Child #2. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The following directed actions are required: The facility Director must complete direct supervision each of the childcare staff in each room on a daily basis, at random times throughout the day. The director will create a record keeping system to track supervision dates, times, observations made, feedback provided to staff, any administrative actions taken, and questions posed by staff persons. This record keeping system must be retained for review by the Certification Representative and submitted to the Certification Representative at the end of each week for a period of three months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Observations will be conducted daily of all classrooms and a written report will be sent DHS representative weekly. Observation will begin 1.3.23 and remain in effect for a 3-month time period. These observations will be done by the assistant director, administrative member or member of the governance committee. Reports will be read, and any issues will be addressed and submitted weekly. |
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| 2022-11-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 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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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: Based on verbal statements collected from Staff Person #2, #3 and #4, it is found that no parent was informed of the incidents involving child #1 or #2 and Staff Person #1. 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.) Incident reports have been created and will be distributed at staff meeting 1.3.23. Staff will be informed that these need to be completed in the event of an incident as well as any injury. On these forms there is a place for administrators initials, so that we are informed of incidents when they happen. |
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| 2022-07-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Following an investigation of a complaint for supervision concerns, it was found that two children were in fact out of direct supervision while on playground equipment, despite staff positioning themselves appropriately. At time of the incident, staff person #1 acknowledged that she did not have direct supervision of either child. As a result of the incident, it was stated by the staff persons that the children had been able to expose their genitals to each other. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Staff person #1 must complete an additional 2 hours of DHS approved training in supervision practices and protocols. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member identified will complete two hours of supervision training specific to the incident reported. Certificates will be provided upon completion. Staff person #1 has completed these trainings and will be leaving employment at the facility as of 8.19.22. |
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| 2022-07-12 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Basics course completed on 9.12.16. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider removed staff person #1 from the classroom immediately until supervision could be provided. Staff person #1 was not scheduled to be unsupervised until training could be completed. Training completed on July 19, 2022. |
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| 2022-07-12 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility documents on file, it was found that an annual notification to local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not sent in 2022. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider immediately sent the letter to the Gettysburg Borough. |
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| 2022-07-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1 does not contain a valid PA State Police Criminal Clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility person #1 must be removed from a child care position by the close of business [7.12.22]. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider immediately place the staff person on break and the required clearance was applied for and received for staff person on file. |
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| 2022-07-12 | 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: Upon inspection of the fire drill logs, it was found that there was a drill recorded on 7.13.21 and next on 9.30.21, which exceeds the 60 day drill threshold. 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.) Provider has met with the building supervisor to review the regulation. Provider has requested that the building supervisor conduct the fire drills every five to seven weeks. |
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| 2022-02-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: During the investigation, it was stated directly that staff person #1 utilized a physically and verbally confrontative approach with child #1 without full knowledge of the circumstances and responses of the child prior to her arrival on the scene. 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. Provider and all employees will participate in and complete the course: Behind the Scenes: Examining How Adults Contribute to Children's Challenging Behaviors. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will enroll and enroll the staff in the training being conducted on Thursday, May 5, 2022 by Karen Rucker, "Behind the Scenes: Examining How Adults Contribute to Children's Challenging Behavior". |
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| 2022-02-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: During the investigation, it was stated that child #1 was specifically singled out for this behavior to the exclusion of other children. Further, it was stated that this incident occurred in the presence of other children/staff, which potentially increased the child experience of being ridiculed. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. Provider and all employees will participate in and complete the course: Behind the Scenes: Examining How Adults Contribute to Children's Challenging Behaviors. In addition, provider will select a course on stress reduction and self-awareness and make it available to all staff persons. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will enroll and enroll the staff in the training being conducted on Thursday, May 5, 2022, by Karen Rucker, "Behind the Scenes: Examining How Adults Contribute to Children's Challenging Behavior". Additionally, staff have been provided with information regarding additional services being offered by the IECMHC Virtual Office Hours. Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation consultants are available to each of you to support you with helping a child who is struggling with behaviors, attachment, peer relationships and emotional regulation. They are also available to help teachers and families with self -- care, stress, and coping. Appointments can be scheduled here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=5tzxamn3pkybPYUgMdOaJcOhCewhi-ZCoMd1iuQWDUJURDlZWldYMDVaVzdSMVlYUFFPVUo3MVFTWS4u . Staff will also be provided with trainings that are offered free to assist with stressful situations through the local Wellspan community: https://www.wellspan.org/events/search/cat=44+date=365+loc=1+submit and Better Kid Care's training: Resilient Caregivers: 'Bouncing Back' from Stress. Staff will become better educated about the Employer Assistance Plan which includes six free sessions to provide emotional support and offers a free assessment. A proposed employee handbook change will be presented to the Governance Committee summarizing the offering in the benefits section. |
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| 2021-12-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of each child care space for compliance with ratio and supervision, it was observed that six children were not identified or assigned to a specific staff person for supervision in the Prekindergarten child care space. 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.) Procedures and use of Child Identification Cards: Staff shall be instructed on proper use of supervision/identification cards when a member of their team leaves the classroom. The procedure shall be: ¿ Each individual staff person shall be assigned a primary caregiving group. ¿ Each staff person will have child identification cards for their primary caregiving group. ¿ Each individual staff member will have two clips for their primary caregiving child identification cards. Each staff person will put half of their child identification cards on each of the clips. By doing so, it will make transitioning the identification cards easier. ¿ As children arrive and depart each day, the identification cards will be added to their clip or removed from their clip. ¿ When a staff person has to leave the classroom, they shall directly hand their child identification cards to another staff person relieving them or a staff person remaining in the classroom. ¿ The staff person now in possession of the cards will look at the child identification cards given to them, identify the new children assigned to them by naming and pointing to them. ¿ Each person will not be assigned a group greater than the ratios, they are assigned to at that time appropriate for that classroom. Additionally, the staff persons will be responsible for completing two Supervision trainings on the Better Kid Care website: Supervision: Counting Children and Supervision: Teamwork no later than Wednesday, December 22, 2021 |
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| 2019-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child 1 and 2 did not have a financial agreement on file. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff will obtain the signed financial agreement from the parent for the children's file |
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| 2019-07-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 had a volunteer childline clearance dated 8/21/18 and a Dept of Education FBI clearance dated 8/13/18 Staff 2 had a childline clearance dated 6/9/14 and an FBI clearance dated 6/9/14. Staff 3 had a volunteer childline dated 9/19/17. Staff 4 had a volunteer childline 2/18/16. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person 1, 2, 3, 4, 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.) The director will obtain Childline and FBI clearance with the purpose of employment from the staff person #1. The Director will obtain an updated Childline clearance and FBI clearance from staff person #2. The director will obtain an updated Childline Clearance from staff person #3. The director obtain an updated Childline clearance from staff person #4 with the purpose of employment |
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| 2018-07-12 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed soiled lego in the preschool room. Observed a soiled toy barn in the toddler 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.) Staff will ensure legos are separated before cleaning on a weekly and as needed basis. |
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| 2018-07-12 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not have a written evaluation on file. Their hire date was in 2016. 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.) A written evaluation will be completed on staff person #1. |
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| 2018-07-12 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed inside of the refrigerator in the pre-school room was soiled. 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.) The refrigerator in the preschool room will be cleaned weekly. |
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| 2018-07-12 | Renewal | 3270.94(a) - Fire drill every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Fire drill was last done in March of 2018. Correction Required: A fire drill shall be held at least every 60 days. Facility persons and children in attendance shall participate in the fire drill. Facility persons and children shall exit the building, weather permitting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drills will be conducted at least every 60 days and logged onto a fire drill log. |
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| 2017-04-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #2, #3 did not have udpated emergency contact information or agreements. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We are currently updating Emergency Contact information and Agreements. We will be updating the information again in September. Childrens information will updated in a timely manner. |
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| 2017-04-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1, #2, #3 have not had Mandated Reporter Training. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will receive Mandated Reporter Training. Prior to employment staff will receive Mandated Reporter training from now on. |
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| 2017-04-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed damaged paint/plaster in the infant, school age room and pre-school room. 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.) Walls will be painted. Staff will ensure that director is notified of chipping or peeling paint. Paint will be repaired as quickly as possible. |
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