Kiddie Academy Of South Fayette
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I am an individual with disabilities and applied for a part-time job as a teacher assistant at The Kiddie Academy Daycare Center in Bridgeville PA about 5 months ago. I have learning disabilities and am speech and hearing impaired. They were aware of this when they decided to hire me on. Something felt a little fishy when they hired me on, but I just decided to brush it off of my shoulders. They had me start off in a classroom and told me this was the classroom were I would be working. A few weeks into my employment, the assistant directer came into the classroom were I was working and said that they wanted me to work in another classroom instead. Come to find out they didn't really want me in any class permanently that they were just going to have me flout around from classroom to classroom. (I don' think they really wanted me to work in any classroom to begin with weather a flouter or not). I completed the same paperwork as every employee they hire I also went in for a TB Test, but when they hired me they also had me sign some additional paperwork stating that I was only a volunteer and not an actual employee, but they were still going to pay me. After doing some research of my own and sharing the information with both family members and my Office of Vocational Rehab Counselor, I came to find out they Kiddie Academy made me sign this paperwork because they knew I had disabilities and they wanted me to sign to state that I was only a volunteer and that way if they felt I didn't perform well to their standards they could just fire me without getting in trouble with The Americans with Disabilities Act Law. I continued to work for Kiddie despite them making me sign this volunteer paperwork. Unfortanlly two months after the fact I was laid off from my job because of Covid-19. Kiddie Academy recently just opened back up a month ago. They have told me repeatedly via email and text message that they had plans to bring back part-time staff, but that they were waiting for more families to reenroll their kids. They have said that they only have full-time staff on the roster, but after sharing the most recent schedule with my mother and OVR Consular we all found out they did bring part-time staff back in fact everybody was brought back expect me and one other person. They have continuously been lying to me. I don't believe they had any plans to bring me back. In fact I believe Covid-19 was a great way for them to just try and get rid of me without telling me directly. They wanted me to figure out on my own that they didn't want me as an employee and they just wanted me to quit my job. They didn't want to tell me that they were going to fire and lay me off because they are afraid that I will sue them for discrimination against a person with disabilities. I have since then quit my job at the Academy.
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Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
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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| 2026-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In the Polar Bear Room, cracked magnet tiles were observed to contain sharp edges and could cause injury. 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.) Magnet tiles were disposed of immediately. |
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| 2026-01-13 | 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: The agreement form for Child #4 lacked the date of the child's admission. 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.) The admission date for Child #4 was added to the agreement form. |
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| 2026-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the child's physician's address and phone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The physician's address and phone number were added to the emergency contact form for Child #3. |
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| 2026-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7 lacked the work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent of Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7 were added to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2026-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 and Child #6 lacked a complete address for the child's release persons. The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked an address for the child's release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The complete address for the release persons for Child #1 and Child #6 were added to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2026-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #6 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.) The child file for Child #6 has the updated emergency contact form. |
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| 2026-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The most recent health report form on file for Child #4 is dated 5/20/24, more than 12 months prior to the date of inspection. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for Child #4 has the updated health report form. |
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| 2026-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #6 contained an agreement form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) 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.) The file for Child #6 has the updated agreement form. |
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| 2026-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In the Sea Turtle Room, an extension cord was observed in an unlocked plastic drawer and accessible to children. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The extension cord was removed immediately and placed in a locked cabinet. |
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| 2026-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate dated 12/2/25, more than 90 days after the start date with children. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for Staff #1 has a current Pediatric First Aid/CPR. |
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| 2026-01-13 | 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 #2 contained an NSOR clearance dated 8/12/25 and an out-of-state child abuse clearance dated 8/27/25, after the start date with children. 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.) The NSOR clearance was obtained and is in the file of Staff #2. |
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| 2026-01-13 | 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: In the Jelly Fish Room, peeling paint was observed under the windows on the yellow wall. In the Sea Turtle Room, peeling paint was observed in the back corner on the yellow wall. 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.) Both the Jellyfish and Sea Turtle rooms were completely repainted. |
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| 2026-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The toilets located off the Polar Bear Room lacked handwashing signs. The toilet located off the Bumble Bee Room lacked a handwashing sign. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Handwashing signs were replaced in the toilets of the Polar Bear and Bumblebee rooms. |
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| 2026-01-13 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility's fire detection log contained test dates 5/4/25 and 6/4/25, more than 30 days apart. 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.) The fire drill log contains tests that are done less than 30 days apart. |
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| 2025-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #2 lacked the fee amount. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fee amount was added to the agreement form for Child #2. |
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| 2025-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The agreement forms for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked the arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The arrival and departure times were added to the agreement forms for Child #2 and Child #3. |
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| 2025-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the address 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The address for the physician of Child #2 was added to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the work address and work phone number for the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The work address and phone number were added to the emergency contact form for the enrolling parent. |
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| 2025-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked a parent's signature consenting to emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The signature of the parent of Child #2 was added to the consent to emergency medical care. |
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| 2025-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Staff Person #4 was dated 5/5/23, more than12 months prior to the date of hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4 obtained a health assessment. |
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| 2025-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The TB test on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 10/10/15, more than 12 months prior to the date of hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 obtained a mantoux tuberculosis screening. |
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| 2025-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent of Child #2 signed consent for administration of minor first aid procedures by staff. |
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| 2025-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The Mandated Reporter training on file for Staff Person #2 was identified to be for continuing nursing education, making it invalid. 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 Person #2 obtained Recognizing and Reporting Abuse: Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania. |
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| 2025-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED + 30 credits/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: HS/GED + 30 credits/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: The record of the required education on file for Staff Person #3 to be classified as an assistant group supervisor was an international diploma, not evaluated by an approved evaluator with no equivalency on file. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 will be a volunteer in the classroom until the degree evaluation process has been completed. |
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| 2025-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: In the Giraffe Room, the first aid kit lacked adhesive bandages. 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.) A supply of bandages was added to the Giraffe Room first aid kit. |
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| 2025-01-09 | 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: In the Sea Turtle Room, peeling paint was observed in the dramatic play area by the children's sink/stove. 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.) The peeling paint was painted in the Sea Turtle room. |
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| 2025-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The changing table located in the bathroom connected to the Lions Room lacked a handwashing sign. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A hand washing sign was posted by the extra changing table in the Lions bathroom. |
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| 2024-08-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: In a locked medication bin in the main office, an Infant Tylenol for Child #1 was observed to be expired with an expiration date of 7/2024. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All expired will be removed from the medication bin. |
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| 2024-08-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 did not include 2 written non-family references attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in childcare. The file for Staff Person #2 only contained 1 written non-family reference attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in childcare. 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 was removed as an eligible facility person and will only be eligible for re-hire if all required documentation is required. Staff Person #2 provide a second non-family letter of reference. |
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| 2024-06-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #3 and #4 did not contain 2 written nonfamily references from individuals. 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.) Files for staff #3 and staff #4 have 2 written nonfamily references from individuals. |
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| 2024-06-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 includes verification of Pediatric First Aid/CPR training dated 4/23/24, after the expiration date of 3/8/24. Staff person #2 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 6/22/24. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 completed pediatric first aid and CPR training on 7/18/2024. |
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| 2024-06-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Staff #3, who was working as an aide, file did not contain proof of education or experience. Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 3 obtained her university transcript showing proof of completion of a Bachelor's Degree. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In the Polar Bear room, a couch and a chair was observed with ripped plastic covering with exposed foam that could be hazardous to children. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The exposed foam was covered with duct tape. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.103 Description: Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Carboard binoculars in the Sea Turtle room and cardboard books in the Giraffe room were observed peeling with ripped pieces less than 1 inch in diameter and were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. 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. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cardboard binoculars in the Sea Turtle room and the cardboard books in the Giraffe room were disposed of immediately. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.105 Description: High Chairs Noncompliance Area: In the Ducklings classroom, a child was observed not strapped into a high chair using the T-shaped safety strap. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child was immediately strapped into the high chair with the T-shaped safety strap. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form for Child #1 did not contain the address and phone number of the Physician or Medical Care Provider. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The address and phone number of the Physician was added to the Emergency contact form for Child #1. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact forms for Child #1 and Child #4 did not contain complete addresses for all listed release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The addresses for all listed release persons for Child #1 and Child #4 were completed on the Emergency Contact form. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained Emergency Contact and Financial Agreement forms that were reviewed by the parent and dated 01/30/23 & 8/1/23, more than 6 months apart. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.) The Emergency contact and Financial Agreement form were updated when Child #2 returned from summer break. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that was older than 24 months, dated 11/2/21. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for Staff #1 has an updated health assessment dated 11/3/23. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Staff #3 did not indicate that the staff person was examined for communicable diseases, but had 'N/A' next to the question. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 returned health assessment to physician. Physician indicated that at the time of the health assessment Staff #3 was free from communicable disease. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact form for Child #3 did not contain parental consent for the facility to administer minor first-aid. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent signed Emergency Contact form for Child #3 indicating that the facility can administer minor first-aid. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The two most recent Emergency Plan trainings for Staff #3 are dated 11/29/22 and 12/21/23, more than 12 months apart. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All facility persons will receive Emergency Plan training upon initial hire and on an annual basis and at the time of each subsequent plan update. The operator will document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training will be kept on file at the facility. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked a letter to parents in the emergency plan addressing the following topics: 1. Shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises, 2. Evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises, 3. A method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises, 4. 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, and 5. Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A letter to the parents was created to address the five topics the parents need to be aware of with regard to the Emergency Plan. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained 9 of 12 annual training hours within the time period of 10/4/22-10/4/23. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 completed the remaining 3 hours on 10/5/23. Those hours will not be applied to the required for 2024. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #5 contained a First Aid/CPR training dated 10/21/23 that is not Pediatric, making it unacceptable. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The PQAS certified instructor who provided the training for Staff #5 sent a letter explaining that Staff #5 received pediatric first aid/CPR. The letter stated that Staff #5 was tested on infant and pediatric CPR/AED skills. |
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| 2024-01-18 | 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 #6 did not contain a request for West Virginia Sex Offender clearance prior to start date (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under CPSL. The clearance was dated 1/18/24. 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.) A request for the West Virginia Sex Offender clearance was submitted and the result was filed in Staff #6's record. |
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| 2024-01-18 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #6 (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) contained a disclosure statement dated 6/19/23 from a different legal entity. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #6 signed a disclosure statement from Omaha Enterprises, the legal entity of Kiddie Academy South Fayette. The file for Staff #6 contains the updated disclosure statement. |
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| 2024-01-18 | 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: In the Giraffe room, damaged plaster was observed surrounding a lock gate attached to the wall to the right of the closet. 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.) The gate was removed and the wall was repaired and painted. |
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| 2023-10-27 | 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: On 10/10/23, Child #1 ran out of the Polar Bear classroom and needed escorted back into the room. Once the child returned to the classroom, Staff #1 forcefully picked the child up under the arms and carried the child to a table where staff person #1 was leading an activity. Staff #1 wrapped their arms around the child and chair while the child was crying and attempting to get out of the seat. The child was held in the chair for over 5 minutes per the video that was viewed. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Supervision and ratio were corrected immediately. No facility person will use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: On 10/10/23, Child #1 ran out of the Polar Bear classroom and needed escorted back into the room. Once the child returned to the classroom, Staff #1 forcefully picked the child up under the arms and carried the child to a table where staff person #1 was leading an activity. Staff #1 wrapped their arms around the child and chair while the child was crying and attempting to get out of the seat. The child was held in the chair for over 5 minutes per the video that was viewed. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Supervision and ratio were corrected immediately. No facility person will restrain a child using bonds, ties or straps to restrain a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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| 2023-10-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 5/1/23-6/19/23, 7/10/23-8/10/23, and 9/9/23-10/26/23, more than 60 days apart. 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)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire alarm 30-day test log will indicate test dates at least once every 30 days. |
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| 2023-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In Room #8, observed a 3-tiered shelf which wobbled when touched. In room #10, observed a 4-tiered towel shelf which wobbled when touched. In the outside plan area, observed that the top of the turtle "play box" had multiple cracks. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The shelves in room #8 & 10 were removed and replacements have been ordered. The cracks on the lid of the play box were covered with duct tape. |
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| 2023-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In the Infant Room, observed that a blue mat, which the infants use, has tiny pieces which are less than 1 in diameter which have been picked off, on the top of the mat. Based on a conversation with staff, the infants pick at the mat and pull the tiny pieces off. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The mat was removed and a new one has been ordered. |
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| 2023-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The most current updated fee agreements on file for children #1, 2 and 3 lack the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The date of admission was added to the enrollment agreements for children #1,2,3 and a copy was added to the file. |
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| 2023-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 contains 0 DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal and Polio vaccinations when 1 of each is recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: Child #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 2/27/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent provided an updated immunization report from 2/16/2023 showing 3 doses each of DTAP, HIB, Pneumoccal, and Polio(IPV). |
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| 2023-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: In Room #6, observed triple antibiotic in the first aid kit which lacked a label with the name of the child for whom the medication was intended. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The triple antibiotic was removed and discarded. |
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| 2023-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: The Epi Pens for children #5 and 6 lacked parental consent for administration. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents of children #5 & 6 signed a medication log to administer the EpiPens. The medication logs are kept in the medication binder on the shelf above where the medicine box is stored. |
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| 2023-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current and updated health assessment on file for staff #1 and 9. The file for staff #6 lacked an health assessment on or before initial start date in a child care position. SEE LIS CODE SHEET. There is now a current health assessment on file. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff have current health assessments on file. |
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| 2023-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #9 lacked a TB test within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. SEE LIS CODE SHEET. There is now a current TB test on file and dated 1/20/22. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #9 has a current TB test on file. |
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| 2023-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #13 lacked emergency plan training within 90 days of hire. SEE LIS CODE SHEET. There is now current emergency plan training on file and dated 11/16/22. 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will receive emergency plan training at the time of initial employment, as well as, on an annual basis and if updates are made at the time of the update. |
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| 2023-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The CPR/FA on file for staff #5 expired in January 2022. CPR/FA was taken on 2/4/22 after the expiration of the previous training. The CPR/FA on file for staff #9 expired 8/11/22. CPR/FA was taken on 10/11/22 after the expiration of the previous training. 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will take CPR/FA training prior to the expiration of the previous training. |
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| 2023-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #7, 10 and 12 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Staff #7 - Health and Safety Training. Current Health and Safety training dated 1/17/2019 is the 6 hour training which was valid from 9/30/16 thru 6/30/18. Staff #10 - Health and Safety Training. Current Health and Safety Training dated 1/18/2019 is the 6 hour training which was valid from 9/30/16 thru 6/30/18. Staff #12 - Health and Safety Training dated 1/20/2019 is the 6 hour training which was valid from 9/30/16 thru 6/30/18. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #7, 10 and 12-- will have until 15 days from POC requested date to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #7, 10 and 12- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #7, 10 and 12-, staff person#7, 10 and 12 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.) Staff #7, 10, 18 were removed from ratio and completed ¿Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022. |
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| 2023-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2, 7 and 9 lacked CPR/FA within 90 days of hire. SEE LIS CODE SHEET. There is now current CPR/FA on file and dated 6/22/22 for staff #2 and 7 and staff #9 dated 2/4/23. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff files will have proof of CPR/FA within 90 days of hire. |
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| 2023-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 lacked the correct State Police clearance form on or before initial start date in a child care position. There is now a correct State Police clearance form on file and dated 2/10/23. There was more than 60 months between the previous and most current FBI clearance on file for staff #4. Dates are as follows: 3/6/17 and 3/31/22.The file for staff #14, who has lived in Florida and Virgin Islands within the past 5 years, lacks a Florida Child Abuse and Sex offender registry check and a Virgin Islands Criminal History, Child Abuse and Sex offender check. The file for staff #15 lacked a State Police, Child Abuse, FBI and NSOR on or before initial start date in a child care position. There are now current clearances on file and dated- State Police 11/2/22, Child Abuse - 1/4/23, FBI - 11/3/22 and NSOR 11/8/22. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 14 may not work 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The clearances for staff #2, 4, & 15 are current in the staff file. Staff #14 is not working in the facility until the clearances from Florida and the Virgin Islands have been obtained and the file is updated. |
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| 2023-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, who holds the title of aide, lacks verification of an 8th grade education. There are 2 years of child care experience on file. The file for staff #2, who holds the title of assistant group supervisor, lacks 1250 hours of childcare experience. There are 18 college credits in the human service field on file. The file for staff #3, who holds the title of group supervisor, lacks verification of 30 credit hours in the human service field and lacks 168 hours of child care experience. There are 1082 hours of child care experience and a Bachelor of Science degree on file. The file for staff #5, who holds the title of group supervisor, lacks verification of a bachelor's degree with 30 credit hours in the human service field. There are 10 years of experience on file. The file for staff #6, who holds the title of group supervisor, lacks verification of a Bachelor's Degree in the Human Service field. There are 3 years of experience on file. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Proof of Staff #1¿s completion of 8th grade was obtained for the file. Staff #3 provided a college transcript showing her degree is in education and listing all of her education courses. Staff #5 is considered an AGS with a high school diploma and more than two years¿ experience. Staff #6 provided her diploma for her masters degree and her professional certificate as an education specialist. |
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| 2023-01-24 | Renewal | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: In the Room #9, observed a toxic plant known as "Bird of Paradise". Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The toxic plant was removed immediately from the child care space. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A cracked blue plastic bin with sharp corners was located in Room #11, and broken plastic laundry baskets were located in Room #5 were not in good repair. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bin was removed and replaced. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: In Room #10, foam building blocks were observed to have bite marks and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The foam block were removed from room #10 and discarded. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:52am on January 20, 2022, in room #1, staff #1 and #2 were unable to see and properly supervise children in their assigned group from their positions on the other side of the room with Staff #1 back turned to the children, while Staff #2 vision was obstructed from view of the children, being that one child was on the opposite side of the room and the other one was napping behind a crib. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Administration met with the two staff present in the infant room on 01/20/2022. We developed a plan to ensure that children will be supervised at all times while napping. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The permission to obtain emergency medical care was signed and returned to the child record. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health report for child #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 submitted an updated child health report that included a statement that child #2 is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The most recent immunization record for child #2 did not include MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis A. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 submitted proof that MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis A were administered. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(2) Description: Written instructions Noncompliance Area: There were no written instructions provided from the individual who prescribed an Epinephrine auto injector in room #10 and #11 . Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written instructions for the Epinephrine auto injector in room #10 and #11 were provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: In Room #11, an Epinephrine auto-injector was not stored in a locked area or an area that is out of the 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Epinephrine auto-injector was moved to a locked cabinet not accessible to children where it will stored from this point forward. All medication will be stored in a locked area in the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: The operator did not establish and maintain a medication log for prescription or nonprescription medication being administered. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator established a medication log for prescription and nonprescription medication being administered. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: Soiled diapers were not being discarded in a hands-free covered can in the bathroom used for diapering children in room #8 and #9. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Soiled diapers will be discarded in a hands-free covered can in the bathroom used for diapering children in rooms #8 and #9. The broken receptacle was replaced and discarded. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #7, #8 and #19 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment. The record for staff #11 included a health assessment and results of tuberculosis screening dated more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. The record for staff #16 included a current health assessment dated following providing initial service in a child care setting. The health assessment for staff #3, #11 and #16 included results of tuberculosis screening dated more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff's records include a current health assessment now. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health assessment for staff #3 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health assessment for staff #3 includes an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.153 - Exam communicable disease/Facility Person/Symptoms of Disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.153 Description: Exam communicable disease/Facility Person/Symptoms of Disease Noncompliance Area: The health assessment for staff #12 indicated they had a communicable disease and their record does not include notification from a physician or CRNP that the person is no longer considered a threat to the health of others. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. A facility person with symptoms of a communicable disease or infection that can be transmitted directly or indirectly and which may threaten the health of children in care shall be excluded from attendance until the facility operator receives notification from a physician or CRNP that the person is no longer considered a threat to the health of others. The notification shall be retained in the facility person's file. Exclusion from the facility is required for diseases and conditions specified in 28 Pa. Code Chapter 27 (relating to communicable and noncommunicable diseases). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #12 went back to the CRNP who completed her Staff Health Assessment. The CRNP reviewed the assessment and determined it was erroneously marked that the staff person had a communicable disease. The CRNP marked the correct box and initialed the error. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5) Description: Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The health assessment for staff #10 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health assessment for staff #10 includes the physician's or CRPN's assessment of their suitability to provide child care. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The record for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon the family returning from quarantine, the permission to administer minor first-aid was signed and returned to the child record. Emergency contact information will include the written consent signed by a parent for administration of minor first aid for the child. Written consent will be obtained prior to admission. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: A pair of sharp, adult scissors were observed in a storage container that was accessible and posed a threat to the health and safety of the children in room #6. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The adult scissors were moved immediately to a locked cabinet. From this point forward all objects that may pose a threat to the health or safety of the children will be kept in an area that is not accessible to the children. Staff will check frequently throughout the day to be sure that such items are store securely. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants and toddlers. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan was corrected to indicate how the plan would provide accommodations for infants and toddlers. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff #7 renewed their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on 6/10/2021, following the expiration of their previous certification in 3/2021. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #7 renewed their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on 6/10/2021. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Staff #8 did not participate, at least annually, in fire safety training. Staff #13 did not participate, at least annually, in fire safety training between 09/29/2020 and 10/11/2021. Staff #19 did not participate, at least annually, in fire safety training between 12/11/2020 and 1/7/2022. Staff #20 did not participate, at least annually, in fire safety training between 9/22/2020 and 10/7/2021. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #8, #13, #19 and #20 have completed fire safety and documentation is in each staff record. All staff will complete fire safety training within six months of initial hire and at least annually from the initial training date. The training will be conducted by a professional and will include maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including the discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #18 completed professional development in the following health and safety training topics: 3270.31(f) (1-10) on 6/26/2021, more than 90 days following their first day working in child care on 3/15/2021. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #18 completed professional development in the following health and safety training topics: 3270.31(f) (1-10) on 6/26/2021. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff #4 completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on 9/27/2021, more than 90 days following hire on 3/23/2021. Staff #17 completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on 9/27/2021, more than 90 days following hire on 6/15/2021. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 and #17 completed pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The record for staff #5 included an FBI clearance dated 2/19/2021, more than 60 months following previous FBI clearance dated 9/16/2015. The record for staff #15 included poof of fingerprinting and FBI clearance dated 10/8/2021, which was following their first day working in child care on 10/5/2021. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The record for staff persons #5 and #15 have a current and valid FBI clearance. |
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| 2022-01-20 | 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: In room #6, a 6-outlet adapter was plugged in to the electrical outlet in the wall accessible to children 5 years of age and younger and receptacle covers were not placed in the 5 unused outlets on the adapter. 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.) All classroom outlets are manufactured to be child proof, however when the manufactured plugs is compromised with a surge protector or an adapter receptacle cover must be used. The plug was removed until receptacle covers were available. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A sensory bottle containing baby oil, which is a toxic material, was observed on a shelf accessible to children in room #7 and it was not secured with a child-proof lid. 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.) Staff immediately moved the sensory bottle to a locked cabinet until the lid could be secured with glue. Now and in the future all cleaning and other toxic materials will be kept in an area or cabinet that is not accessible to children. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A bottle of dry erase board cleaning spray labeled keep out of the reach of children was located on a cart accessible to children in room #8. A bottle of hand sanitizer labeled keep out of the reach of children was attached to the outside of a child's bookbag hanging on a coat hook accessible to children in room #6. In Room #1, a bottle of laundry detergent was observed in the lower cabinet accessible to children. 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.) Dry erase board cleaner was moved immediately to a location that was not accessible to children. The hand sanitizer was also moved to a cabinet that is not accessible to children. All cleaning materials and other toxic materials will kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: In Room #11, the first aid kit was hanging on a low hook making the first aid kit accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first aid kit was moved to a locked cabinet where it will be stored from this point forward. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.81 Description: Glass Noncompliance Area: In Room #2, the glass door did not have a visual strip or visual identification placed on the glass door located in a traffic area. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We placed a visual identification on the glass doors. Visual strips or other visual identification will be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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| 2022-01-20 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: The bathroom used for toileting and diapering children in room #8 and #9 was not equipped with a lidded waste receptacle. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The broken waste receptacle was replaced with a new receptacle that was in good repair. |
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