Abk Learning And Development Center Llc
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My child has been attending ABK since March of 2017. She will be four on Saturday and I can say during the course of her time at ABK she has learned so much! The center works closely with the children and teach them at an advanced level. I am more than pleased with not only the care the center provides but the education as well! I highly recommend ABK Learning and Development to all parents looking for a reliable structured environment!
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Saturday 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
- Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-03-13 | 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: There were two exposed bolts on a water trellis used as play equipment in the outdoor playspace. 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.) To correct the noncompliance, the screws the water trellis in the outdoor play space were replaced. |
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| 2026-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: There were foam blocks with teeth marks, indicating they had been bitten by children, in the older toddler area of the infant/toddler room. 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.) To correct the noncompliance, the foam blocks in the older toddler area was removed from play. |
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| 2026-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: In the main room, there were cots labeled with numbers, but there was no chart present to indicate which number corresponded to which child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To correct the noncompliance, the cots were labeled with children's names and corresponding numbers |
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| 2026-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: The was no daily activity schedule posted in the Preschool rooms for the child care portions of the day. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To correct the noncompliance, the daily activity schedule was created and placed in the preschool room for the portion of the day. |
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| 2026-03-13 | 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 12:30 PM in the Main room, Facility Person #1 was supervising five preschoolers who were resting on cots. Facility Person #1 was cleaning up after lunch and was in an area of the room where they were unable to see two children, due to the placement of the children/cots and other furniture in the room obstructing their view 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.) To correct the noncompliance, facility person #1 was retrained on supervision policy as is required by the DHS. |
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| 2026-03-13 | 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 on file for child #2 did not specify 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.) To correct the noncompliance, parent of child #2 updated the agreement to include the fee amount. |
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| 2026-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: There was no approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development (Child Service Report ) on file for child #1, enrolled at the facility more than 6 months. The current child service reports on file for children #3 and #4 were completed more than 6 months after the previous CSR's on file for these children. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To correct the non compliance, the child service report was completed and placed in the child's file. |
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| 2026-03-13 | 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 on file for child #4 did not specify 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.) To correct the noncompliance, parent updated the agreement with the arrival and departure times of care. |
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| 2026-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #4 did not include the health insurance information. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To correct the noncompliance, parent updated the emergency contact form to include the health insurance information for child #4. |
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| 2026-03-13 | 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 emergency contact forms and agreements on file for children #1 and #2 were not reviewed and updated by a parent in writing in the previous 6 months. 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.) To correct the noncompliance, parents of child #1 and Child #4, reviewed the emergency contacts and agreements and updated them with required or requested information. |
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| 2026-03-13 | 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 immunization record on file for child #4 did not indicate that the child had sufficient doses of any required immunizations. Correction Required: 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).Child #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business 3/13/26 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To correct the noncompliance, child #4 was removed from care until the proper dose of immunizations were completed. |
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| 2026-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: At approximately 12:35 PM, Facility Person #5 was observed diapering a child in the infant/young toddler area of the Infant/Toddler room when another child they were supervising climbed onto a shelf. Facility Person #5 removed the child from the changing table, set that child on the floor, and assisted the child on the shelf to get down safely without first washing the child's hands. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To correct the noncompliance, facility person #5 was informed and retrained on the handwashing policy for infants/toddlers. |
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| 2026-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: At approximately 12:35 PM, Facility Person #5 was observed diapering a child in the infant/young toddler area of the Infant/Toddler room when another child they were supervising climbed onto a shelf. Facility Person #5 removed the child from the changing table, set that child on the floor, and assisted the child on the shelf to get down safely without first washing their hands. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To correct the noncompliance, facility person #5 was counseled and retrained on the handwashing and supervision policies . |
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| 2026-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.165 Description: Menus Noncompliance Area: The menu was not posted at least a week in advance. Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To correct the noncompliance, the menu was uploaded to bright wheel for parent review. |
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| 2026-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: There were no written nonfamily references on file for Facility Person #6. 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.) To correct the noncompliance, facility Epson #6 submitted non family written references and the reference was placed in the staff file. |
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| 2026-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation the emergency plan has been reviewed and updated by the operator in the previous 12 months. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To correct this noncompliance, the operator reviewed the emergency plan, signed off that the review was complete and placed the documentation in the DHS facility file. |
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| 2026-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of initial emergency plan training on file for Facility Person #2. 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.) TO correct the noncompliance, facility person #2 reviewed training on emergency procedures signed documentation that the training was complete and documentation placed in the staff file. |
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| 2026-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: There was no letter to the parents explaining the emergency plan. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedure specified in subsection (a). 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.) To correct the noncompliance, operator will create an emergency planning letter informing parents of the emergency procedures of ABK. |
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| 2026-03-13 | 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: The current firesafety training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #4 was completed more than 12 months after the previous firesafety training. 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.) To correct the noncompliance fire safety training will be completed within the year by all staff to remain compliant. |
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| 2026-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: There was documentation of 7 of the 12 required child care training hours on file for Facility Person #1 during the most recent review period (December 2024-December 2025.) There was documentation of one of the 12 required child care training hours on file for Facility Person #3 during the most recent review period (February 2025-February 2026.) Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. 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.) To correct the noncompliance, facility person was informed about the lack of training completed and the timeline to complete them. Facility Persons #1 and #3 completed the required trainings to total 12 for their last year. Operator reviewed staff files to track compliance. |
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| 2026-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Facility Persons #1 and #4 were classified as assistant group supervisors based on completion of high school and at least 2 years of child care experience. Facility Person #3 was classified as an assistant group supervisor based on completion of 15 credits in human services and year of child care experience. There was no documentation of child care experience on file for Facility Persons #1, #3 and #4. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at § 3270.36(b)(1-5). 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.) To correct the noncompliance, facility person #1, #3 and #4 submitted employment verification forms to document that childcare experience. |
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| 2026-03-13 | 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: There was an uncovered outlet on the wall in the main room, near the entry door. 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.) To correct the noncompliance an outlet cover was placed in the electrical outlets near the entry door. |
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| 2026-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: There was an unlidded trash can in the Preschool room that contained cups used for drinking. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) TO correct the noncompliance, the unloaded trash can was replaced by a can with a lid. |
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| 2026-03-13 | 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 Main room, there was damaged plaster and peeling paint on the wall behind the cots. In the outdoor playspace, there was peeling paint on the surface of a wooden water trellis used as play equipment. 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.) To correct the noncompliance, the damaged wall plaster behind the cots was sanded and repainted Additionally, the wooden trellis used as play equipment was sanded and repainted. |
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| 2026-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: There was no lid on the trash can in the girls' restroom in the Main room. 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.) To correct the noncompliance, the trash an in the girls bathroom was replaced. |
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| 2026-03-13 | 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 operator has a valid reason they are unable to test the facility's smoke detectors. The most recent fire protection professional inspection of the smoke detectors documented and on file at the facility was dated 2/9/25. 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.) To correct the noncompliance, operator requested the updated smoke detector documentation dated within the annual requirement. |
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| 2025-08-07 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.134(f) - Toothbrush bristles up | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(f) Description: Toothbrush bristles up Noncompliance Area: There were toothbrushes used by children stored in a cabinet in the infant/toddler room, and in baggies in the main room Correction Required: Toothbrushes shall be stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Toothbrushes were removed from inside the cabinet and place on an open shelf with bristles up. |
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| 2025-08-07 | Allocated 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 most recent documentation of first aid/CPR training on file for Facility Person #1 was completed in June of 2023 and expired in June of 2025. 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 will be registered for and complete required CPR/first aid training as required for compliance with DHS regulations. |
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| 2025-08-07 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: There was an exit from the main room to the outdoor playspace that was blocked by a bucket and mop and a broom. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The mop and bucket blocking the door to the outdoor play space was removed to allow free access to the play space. |
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| 2025-08-07 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) - Every 60 days/Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Description: Every 60 days/Written record Noncompliance Area: The most recent fire drill recorded was listed as completed on 2/19/25. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The updated and corrected fire drill log was placed in the DHS document file. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: There was a crib used by a child in the infant/toddler room not labeled with the child's name, or a number corresponding to the child's name on a chart. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The crib was labeled with the child's name |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #3 did not specify the child's admission date. 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.) Admission date updated on the agreement. |
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| 2025-03-18 | 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 form on file for child #3 did not include the addresses of all release persons listed. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent updated to emergency contact form to include all address for release people. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: There was no emergency contact form in the infant/toddler room for one of the children receiving care in that space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Infant/toddler emergency contact was copied and placed in the emergency kit in the classroom |
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| 2025-03-18 | 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 current emergency contact form and agreement on file for child #2 were reviewed and updated by a parent in writing more than 6 months after the previous documented review. 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.) Parents will sign and date the emergency contact form every 6 months |
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| 2025-03-18 | 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 assessment on file for child #1 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.) Chid health assessment was updated to include the statement regarding the child was free from communicable diseases. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(5) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The health assessment completed and on file for Facility Person #2 prior to their start date did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include 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.) Staff #2 received a staff health assessment that met the standards of DHS. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: There was no written feeding schedule from the parent of the infant in care. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Infant schedule was signed and dated by parent |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: There were two infant's bottles not labeled with the child's name in the infant/toddler room. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bottles in the infant room were labeled with the infant name. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.183(a) - Locked cabinet | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.183(a) Description: Locked cabinet Noncompliance Area: The children's records were not stored in a locked cabinet. Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All child files were placed in a locked file cabinet in the directors office. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: There was only one written nonfamily reference on file for Facility Person #2. One of the references on file for Facility Person #4 was a text screenshot printed out that did not include the name of the staff person or the person making the reference. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 retained proper non-family reference. Staff #4, updated the reference to include the name ion the staff person and the name of the person making the reference. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.193(a) - Confidential; stored in locked cabinet | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.193(a) Description: Confidential; stored in locked cabinet Noncompliance Area: The facility persons' records were not stored in a locked cabinet. Correction Required: Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff files were placed in a locked cabinet in the directors office. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: There were knives in a drawer in the kitchen area of the preschool room, which were accessible to children due to a faulty lock on the drawer. 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 knivesin the drawer were moved to a drawer with a drawer lock to make them unaccessible to children |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The letter to the families explaining the program's emergency plan did not include informaiton on the plan for a lockdown or accommodations planned in the event of an emergency. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures in subsection (a). 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.) The letter to the families about the emergency plan was updated to include lock down procedures as well as accommodations for children |
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| 2025-03-18 | 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: The documentation of health & safety training completed and on file for Facility Person #1 indicates it was completed more than 90 days after their start date. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Health and safety training was completed and updated as required to be compliant with DHS standards. |
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| 2025-03-18 | 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 signed disclosure statement on file for Facility Person #1 was not dated. The criminal history and FBI clearances on file for Facility Person #1 were incomplete. The signed disclosure statement on file for Facility Person #2 was not dated or signed by a witness. The child abuse and FBI clearances on file for Facility Person #4 were completed after their start date. There was no proof of application for an FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #4. The most recent mandated reporter training on file for Facility Person #4 was completed more than 60 months after the previous mandate reporter training. The child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #5 was completed after their start date. There was no FBI or NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #6. The current child abuse clearance on file for Facility Person #7 was completed more than 60 months after the previous child abuse clearance. The current criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #8 was completed more than 60 months after the previous criminal history clearance. The current NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #9 was completed more than 60 months after the previous NSOR clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility without all completed clearances on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The disclosure statement for person #1, was updated to include the date. FBI and Criminal history clearance were sent for review staff remains at work supervised until th matter I resolved. Disclosure statement for staff #2 was updated to reflect the date and signature of witness. Receipt for staff #4 verifying proof was obtained and placed in staff file. Staff had not worked at the facility for two years and had just returned to work mandated reporters training was compete. Required documents for staff #5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 were completed, including obtaining and FBI and NSOR clearance for Facility Person #6, who was removed from a child care position until the clearances were on file. |
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| 2025-03-18 | 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: Facility Person #1 was classified as an aide without the documentation of the education required for the classification on file at the facility. Facility Person #6 was classified as an assistant group supervisor without the documentation of education and experience required for the classification 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.) Staff #1 presented her education and a copy of her GED was placed in her file. Facility Person #6 provided documentation of her qualifications for her to be an assistant group supervisor. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: There were cleaning supplies in a cabinet under the sink in the kitchen area in the preschool room, accessible to children due to a faulty lock on the cabinet. 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.) Cleaning Materials were removed from under the sink until faulty lock is repaired |
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| 2025-03-18 | 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 operator is unable to test the building's interconnected fire alarm system due to a valid reason. The most recent annual professional inspection of the fire alarm system documented and on file was completed more than 12 months after the previous professional fire alarm system documented. 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 alarm is not managed by the operator and is test quarterly and the information provided to operator annually. |
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| 2024-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: Multiple coat hooks in the cubbies were loose creating pinch points. A clear plastic window piece of the reading nook was not secured in place in the frame. The changing table in the restroom had a door which is loose at the hinge creating a pinch point. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The loose coat hooks were removed from the cubbies. The clear plastic window on the reading nook was removed. The changing table in the restroom has been removed. |
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| 2024-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: The main room and the Infant/Toddler spaces lacked posted written plans of daily activities. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Daily activity plans have been posted in the infant/toddler room. |
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| 2024-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files for children #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not contain documentation of sharing a child service report with the parents in the last 6 months. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child service reports (Ounce/Worksampling) will be printed and given to parents. |
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| 2024-03-13 | 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 #2 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The address for the child's physician was updated on the form and the form returned to the child's file. |
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| 2024-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for children #3 and #4 did not address the boxes intended for information on the child's special needs. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider was informed during inspection that there must be something marked in all of the boxes on the emergency contact form, form was returned to parent and parent updated the form and the form was returned to the child's file. |
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| 2024-03-13 | 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 #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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 address for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child can be released was updated on the emergency contact form and placed back in the child's file. |
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| 2024-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained an initial health report dated more than 60 days following their first day of attendance at the facility. A current health report is now on file. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health report for child #1 is now currently on file. |
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| 2024-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4, a young toddler, contained consecutive health reports dated more than 6 months apart. The most recent health report on file is now current. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child health assessment are current as of date of inspection. The dates were noted with a next date due not to assure they are received in a timely manner. |
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| 2024-03-13 | 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 #3 contained an immunization record indicating missing doses of the following vaccines; Hep B, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, Polio, and Hep A. A written exemption was not on file. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility 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.) Mom was informed of the missing immunizations and has requested the records be forwarded to her. Once received she will provide a copy of the records to the facility. |
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| 2024-03-13 | 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 file for child #3 did not include 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.) Provider required parent to sign the parental consent for administration of minor first aid section of form and placed the updated form in file. |
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| 2024-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The operator stated communication with parents during an emergency would occur using the Brightwheel Child Care App, however this information was not present in the facility's emergency plan. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) If an emergency would occur, communication with parents would occur via mass text message through Brightwheel app as written in the communications section of the parent handbook which is given to parents at enrollment and again when updates are made. |
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| 2024-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: A letter to parents explaining emergency procedures, including accommodations for infants and toddlers and communication with parents during an emergency, was not on file at the facility. 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.) Procedure for explaining the process is located in the emergency plan, however to assure parents have disclosure, a letter will be sent explaining the process and provided to parents. |
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| 2024-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Documentation of submitting the emergency plan to the local and county EMA was not on file. Changes were made to the emergency plan in 2023. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan has been reviewed and updated and a copy will be sent to the local and county EMA. |
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| 2024-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 did not update mandated reporter training within 60 months. Certificates on file were dated 1/09/19 and 1/31/24. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include 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.) Mandated reporter training for staff #2 has been completed and placed in staff file. |
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| 2024-03-13 | 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 #1 contained a child abuse clearance which was not updated with 60 months. The previous clearance was dated 12/11/17 and was updated on 1/31/23. 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 updated child abuse clearance for staff #1 has been received and placed in the employee file. |
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| 2024-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Liquid White-Out, labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed in a bin accessible to children in the large daycare room. Three cans of paint were accessible to children in the unlocked maintenance closet in the hall. The door was propped open slightly and the cans of paint were observed on the floor. 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.) Liquid white out that was labeled keep out of reach of children was thrown away during inspection. The door to the closet was locked while the inspector was present. |
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| 2024-03-13 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Two electrical outlet plate covers were not fully secured to the walls in the infant/toddler room. An extension cord, which created a tripping hazard, was observed across the floor in the diapering area shared by the infant and toddler care spaces. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During inspection, tape was placed on the outlet covers that were not fully secured to the wall in the infant and toddler room. The extension cord was covered by a cord protector to prevent a tripping hazard to staff and children in the space. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Two plastic grocery bags were observed in the outdoor play space. 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 bags were removed and thrown in the trash during inspection |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: A refrigerator in the infant care space lacked a thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The thermometer was shown during inspection and placed in the refrigerator |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 did not include a child service report completed in the last 6 months. The last report on file was dated 10/29/21. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child service report we in the file however it did not include the date of the report, the reports were updated to reflect the dates within the correct year and placed in the child's file. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The agreements for children #1 and #2 did not include their dates of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Dates of admission were included on the agreement of children 1 & 2. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 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 files for children #1, #2, and #3 contained immunization records which lacked documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine at any time in 2022 or yet in 2023. The files for children #1 and #2 did not contain written exemptions. The file for child #3 contained an exemption, however the exemption was specific to the year 2021. Correction Required: 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.) Parents were contacted regarding their child's documentation for the influenza vaccine and written exemption letters were obtained and an updated well check form was submitted for child number 3. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not include details regarding continuity of operations as required by Announcement C-22-04. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan will be updated to reflect the continuity of operations as required. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: The facility is not maintaining an accident file. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) all accident files are scanned into a file on the computer the original is placed in the child file. there is also an ouch report completed in Brightwheel our system for communicating with parents. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: A bucket containing dirty mop water was observed in the meal prep area. The area was accessible to children due to a removed gate. 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.) During inspection the gate was replaced to eliminate the accessibility of children to the area. the mop was dumped to remove any threat to the health and safety of children. |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.24(f) - Director ID | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.24(f) Description: Director ID Noncompliance Area: The photo and temporary ID for staff #1, the director, were expired at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: A valid photo identification of the director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall be provided to the agent of the Department at the time of inspection. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The photo ID was taken and submitted to DHS for review |
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| 2023-03-24 | 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 file for staff #3 contained Pediatric CPR and First Aid training that was not renewed on or before the expiration. The pervious certification expired on 1/17/21 and was renewed on 3/01/23. Staff #3 now has current training on file. 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.) Staff was scheduled and completed the required CPR training and CPR card was placed in staff file and dates updated |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2 contained 9 of the 12 required training hours for the period of 12/19/21 to 12/19/22. Three additional credit hours are needed. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. 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.) Staff was informed of deficiency in training and a plan was put in place to assure that all required courses were completed with the specified time. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 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: One electrical outlet in the OT/PS room lacked a protective cover. The outlet was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. 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.) The electrical outlet in the OT/PS room was replaced to eliminate accessibility to children |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: An empty Clorox bleach bottle was discarded on the floor beside the trash can in the meal prep area. The area was accessible to children due to a removed gate. 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.) The empty Clorox bottle was removed from the meal prep area and taken to the dumpster outside of the facility. Gate was put in place during inspection. |
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| 2023-03-24 | 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: Peeling paint was observed on the crawl-through tube in the outdoor play space. 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.) All paint on the crawl-through in the outdoor space will be removed |
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| 2023-03-24 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: Based on the facility's fire drill log, consecutive drills were conducted more than 60 days apart; 6/10/22 and 8/16/22 = 67 days, 8/16/22 and 10/25/22 =70 days. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire drills will be conducted within the 60 day as is required by DHS. |
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| 2022-03-24 | Change in Location Capacity | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Plastic bags were observed to be accessible to young children in an unlocked cabinet in the INF/YT/OT Room. 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 bags were moved and made inaccessible to children on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-03-24 | Change in Location Capacity | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit in the INF/YT/OT Room was observed to lack gloves. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Gloves were placed in the first-aid kit on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Small plastic discs with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed in a bin in the OT area of the Main Room, accessible to children who may still place 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 discs were moved and made inaccessible to young children on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-03-08 | 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 files for Child #2 and #3 contained emergency contact forms which lacked complete addresses for the release persons. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent placed a strike through the names of emergency contacts without an adequate address and initialed form |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact forms were not present in the Main Room for the children receiving care in that space on the day of the inspection. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Contact forms were updated and placed in first aid kit |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained a health visit summary which lacked a signature of the medical provider. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent requested updated child health report to reflect signature of health provider |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(c) Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #4 contained a health visit summary which lacked a signature of the medical provider. Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff requested an updated health assessment with health provider signature |
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| 2022-03-08 | 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 file for Child #1 contained a health visit summary which lacked 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.) Parent requested an updated child health report to include child's ability to participate in care and being free from communicable disease. |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff #1, #2 and #3 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 moths apart. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1, #2 and #3 have current health assessments on file. |
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| 2022-03-08 | 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 file for Staff #4 contained a health visit summary which lacked the medical provider'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.) Staff requested an update staff health assessment to include suitability to provide care |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 contained 2 references, one of which was written by a family member. 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 will update reference from a nonfamily member |
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| 2022-03-08 | 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: The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of consecutive fire safety trainings done more than 1 year apart. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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 #2 has current fire safety training on file. |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of consecutive child abuse mandated reporter trainings dated more than 60 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).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.) Staff #2 has current child abuse mandated reporter training on file. |
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| 2022-03-08 | 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: An electrical outlet was observed to be uncovered on the back wall of the Main room, in the OT area. An electrical outlet strip was observed to have uncovered outlets in the PS Room. 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.) The outlet in the Main Room was covered on the day of the inspection. The electrical outlet strip in the PS room was covered with outlet covers as required by DHS licensing. |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: An open bag of toxic ice melt was observed to be accessible to children on the patio in the outdoor play space. 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.) The toxic Ice melt was removed and placed in a sealed container inaccessible to children. |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: The emergency telephone numbers were not posted by the telephone in the PS classroom. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The telephone numbers were placed near the telephone on the day of the inspection. |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Exposed nails and bolts were observed on the wood and steel pieces on the ground next to the fence in the outdoor play space. Splintered wood was observed on the bridge post in the outdoor play space. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The exposed wood was removed to provide safety to children while playing and the bridge post were sanded stained to prevent splinters |
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| 2022-03-08 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: The sink in the PS Room lacked a hand washing 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 over the sink in the PS room |
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| 2022-03-08 | 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 proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system was not available at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In order to maintain compliance, an attestation statement was signed verifying that the facility meets the requirements of ACT 62. |
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