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- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2025-08-06 | 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: Child #3's emergency contact information did not include the release person's address (corrected during inspection). 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 emergency contact information now includes the release person's address for child #3 (corrected during inspection). |
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| 2025-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.165 Description: Menus Noncompliance Area: The facility's menu was not posted (corrected during inspection). 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.) The facility's menu is now posted (corrected during inspection). |
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| 2025-08-06 | 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 statement from the parents of child #1 and #2 giving the formula and feeding schedule for these infants. 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.) There is now a written statement from the parents of child #1 and #2 giving the formula and feeding schedule for these infants. |
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| 2025-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. The previous notification to the local traffic safety authorities was dated January 2024. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator is now notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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| 2025-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The time between staff person #1's NSOR certificates exceeded the permitted every 60 months' timeframe (1/17/20, 2/12/25). Staff person #2's Child Abuse clearance is dated after the first day working with children (2/5/25) See Code Sheet Staff person #3's most recent Mandated Reporter Training is dated 5/26/20, which exceeds the permitted timeframe between training of 60 months. The time between staff person #3's NSOR certificates exceeded the permitted every 60 months' timeframe (1/28/20, 2/11/25). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The time between the staff NSOR certificates, Child abuse clearance and Mandated Report Training will not exceed the permitted timeframe between clearances of 60 months. The required clearances will be on file before staff persons begin caring for children. |
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| 2025-08-06 | 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: It was observed in the Preschool (main large room) that there was no closed, plastic-lined trashcan in this space for trash that has been contaminated by human secretions. (corrected during inspection) 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.) The Preschool (main large room) is now having a closed, plastic-lined trashcan in this space for trash that has been contaminated by human secretions. (corrected during inspection) |
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| 2025-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was no first-aid kit in the school-age child care space (small space on the right side of facility) Corrected during inspection. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Now there is a first-aid kit in the school-age child care space (small space on the right side of facility) Corrected during inspection. |
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| 2024-08-19 | 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: It was observed, in the Infant/Toddler room, that the diaper changing pad had 2 tears on the vinyl cover (corrected during inspection). 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.) I have replaced the diaper changing station pad in the Infant/toddler room. The previous one had two tears in it. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the infant/toddler room that there was not 2 feet of space on 3 sides of a crib that was in use (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infant/toddler room now has 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib that was in use. This is in accordance with regulations. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Preschool and the Infant/Toddler classrooms, that the refrigerators did not contain operating thermometers. 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 refrigerators in the Preschool and Infant/Toddler classrooms now have operating thermometers. The refrigerators are inspected daily to ensure that the food is at the correct temperature. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and #2's initial health report was provided later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #1's dated 4/12/22. Child #2's dated 1/23/24. See Code Sheet 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children initial health report now will be provided no later later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: Staff person #4's record contained an initial TB screening that was dated greater than the acceptable timeframe of within 12 months prior to providing initial service in the child care setting (dated 3/1/19) See Code Sheet Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #4's record now contains a current TB screening. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff person #6's record did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #6's record now contains two written, nonfamily references from individuals who attest to the person's suitability to serve as a facility staff member. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The files of staff persons #1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 did not contain verification of the necessary child care experience, yet were acting as assistant group supervisors. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The files of staff persons #1, 2, 3, and 7 now contain verification of the necessary child care experience, to continue acting as assistant group supervisors. Staff person #5's employment was terminated before verification of child care experience was on file. |
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| 2024-08-19 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Infant/Toddler classroom that there was a stack of cots that children could access, which could topple over. (corrected during inspection). On the outdoor play area, it was observed that there were approximately 10 areas, between the mat squares on the ground, with gaps large enough to potentially cause a tripping hazard or leg injury. 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.) I have corrected the following issues that were observed during the inspection: 1. The stack of cots that was observed in the Infant/Toddler classroom is now sitting on the floor. 2. The 10 areas between the mat squares on the ground in the outdoor play area have been corrected so that there are no more gaps that can cause a tripping hazard or leg injury. |
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| 2023-11-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 grabbed child #1 by the upper arm to stop the child from damaging facility property, causing a bruise on the child's arm. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director spoke with staff person #1 and explained the consequences of using physical punishment. Staff were oriented to be more soft and careful when interacting with children. Staff were told not to grab, push, or pull children. Staff will not use any form of physical punishment with the children in care. |
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| 2023-11-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.19(a) - Required to report | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.19(a) Description: Required to report Noncompliance Area: This incident of a staff person leaving a bruise on a child's arm, by grabbing the child's arm, was not reported to Childline by the facility until they were instructed to do so. Correction Required: An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL. All staff and administrators must complete the following Better Kid Care course: iLook out for Child Abuse |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All the staff and administrators has completed the course I Look out for Child abuse as part of the Plan of correction required by the Licensing. |
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| 2023-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.121(b) - Given parents in writing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.121(b) Description: Given parents in writing Noncompliance Area: The parents of enrolled children have not received, in writing, the facility's supervision policy. Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of enrolled children have received, in writing, the facility's supervision policy. At the time of the enrollment the provider is giving a copy of the Parent's handbook which includes all the facility's schedule, and policies on regards meals, clothing, health, supervision etc. A receipt from the handbook signed by the parent is required. |
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| 2023-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: Parents did not receive the original agreements. Originals were in children's files. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents now received the original agreements. The Administrator made copies from all the agreements and retain the copies on the children's files. The originals will be distributed to the parents/guardians. |
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| 2023-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: Child #2's initial health report on record is dated 4/20/23, which is greater than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. SEE CODE SHEET 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Provider will be performing running file inspections every 2 weeks to assure that all the documents required by the state are up to date and are also signed and completed correctly. If the parents or guardians won't provide the documents on the required timeframe by the center there is a policy on the parent's handbook were establish the term of the suspension. All children's files will contain an initial health assessment within the first 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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| 2023-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(4) - Annual immunization reporting to DOH | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(4) Description: Annual immunization reporting to DOH Noncompliance Area: Child #1's most recent Influenza immunization on record is dated 12/24/20. Child #3 has no record of receiving the Influenza immunization and no exemption letter on file. SEE CODE SHEET Correction Required: The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 and #3 now have an exemption letter on file for the Influenza immunization. |
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| 2023-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.134(e) - Labeled toothbrush | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(e) Description: Labeled toothbrush Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there were several children's toothbrushes (for use at facility) that were not labeled with children's names. Correction Required: A child shall have a labeled toothbrush if brushing teeth is a program activity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All the toothbrush not labeled are already labeled. |
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| 2023-08-16 | 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 emergency plan's Continuity of Operations plan did not include a reference that staff and children's files are backed up and didn't reference staff being paid during this type of emergency scenario. Staff person #2 has not completed the required one-hour Health and Safety Update training. SEE CODE SHEET 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's Continuity of Operations plan now includes a reference that staff and children's files are backed up and now reference staff being paid during this type of emergency scenario. Staff person #2 has completed the required one-hour Health and Safety Update training on 8/17/23. |
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| 2023-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the infant/toddler room, that there were no parent-written feeding schedules for the infants. 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.) A form obtained from the CACFP program and signed by the parent accepting the formula provided by the childcare and or the one provided by the parent is signed, retain and placed with the parent's nutrition agreements. An Infant menu schedule is placed on the wall and also an individual infant meal schedule is also written daily and available as per parent request. There will be parent-written feeding schedules for all infants. |
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| 2023-08-16 | 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 facility's emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and when it has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. 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.) The facility's emergency plan now provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and when it has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. The Emergency Plan on the Attachment #9 from the Supporting Documents label as Communication with parents/guardians provide all the instructions and information to the parents on how the provider will be communicating with them in case of any emergency. |
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| 2023-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The parent letter about the emergency plan did not include lock-down emergency procedures, a method to contact parents when the emergency arises and when it ends with instructions on how to reunite parents with children, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent letter about the emergency plan now includes lock-down emergency procedures, a method to contact parents when the emergency arises and when it ends with instructions on how to reunite parents with children, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. The Emergency Plan on the Attachment #9 from the Supporting Documents label as Communication with parents/guardians provide all the instructions and information to the parents on how the provider will be communicating in case of any emergency and all the emergency procedures. Updates from the Emergency Plan will be provided to the parents. |
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| 2023-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's updated 2022 emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality. 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 owner sent a copy of the updated emergency plan to the local municipality and to the County Emergency Management Agency. |
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| 2023-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1's most current staff evaluation is dated 7/30/22, which exceeds the every 12 months' permitted timeframe between staff evaluations. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director performed Performance evaluation to Staff #1. Current staff performance evaluation is in staff person #1's file. |
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| 2023-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Infant/Toddler and the 3 yr + room (large room upon entering) that the following toxins were accessible to children: A&D Diaper cream and Desitin (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A&D diaper cream, Desitin and all the possible toxic materials are kept in a top cabinet from the classroom were the children cannot have access to them, just the staff. |
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| 2023-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the water temperature in the bathroom (closest to the kitchen) had a high temperature of 115 degrees F (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hot water was closed at the moment of the inspection and it will be stay closed. |
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| 2023-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have proof of purchase of the fire detection system on record. Correction Required: 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 facility signed the Attestation statement for the Fire Safety requirement as proof of compliance. |
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| 2022-09-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of the rest mats while children were napping (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will make sure to have a tape measurement in the area and to measure the distance from the beds after the staff lined them up for the children's nap time and before the staff lay them down. There will be at least 2 feet of space on three sides of rest equipment while in use. |
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| 2022-09-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: Staff are forcing children to sit facing the corner while strapped into a seat with a seatbelt and tray (as a time-out). Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children will no longer be placed sitting and facing the corner, while confined to a seat for a time-out consequence. |
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| 2022-09-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: A child was observed for well over an hour being confined in a chair, with a seatbelt and tray, while others were napping. Staff admitted this occurs regularly so that the child does not disturb others while resting. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) When a child refuse to nap or disturb other children while napping the staff in charge of observe the children while napping will need to maintain this specific child performing a quiet activity like, drawing, coloring, and or playing with puzzles. The center need to keep the child ratio while performing this activity and while the children are napping. Children will no longer be confined in a chair with a seatbelt and tray when others are napping or to restrict a child's movement. |
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| 2022-09-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: Staff person #1 stated that child #1 had a previous incident involving the child falling out of the chair onto the floor The child had a red mark on the face, yet no incident report was in the child's file for this incident. The Director is responsible for completing the incident reports at this facility. 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.) Or Center will be keeping three copies when a staff report an accident, and injury or an illness. The parent will have to receive the original report and needs to be sign by the parent. Our Center will retained a second copy in an accident file. The third copy of the report will be retained at the facility in the child's file. An incident report will be written any time there is a report of accidents, injuries, and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. |
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| 2022-08-24 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that accommodations for infants and toddlers were not included. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has now created the required accommodations in the emergency plan. |
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| 2022-08-24 | 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: Upon inspection of the physical space in the older toddler room, it was found that there was damaged plaster/dry wall and peeling paint on the right side wall within reach of children in care. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The wall areas with damage were corrected immediately with packing tape and the drywall was permanently repaired and painted. |
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| 2022-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: On 5/19/22, it was observed that a box of unifix cubes, which are less than 1 inch in diameter, was accessible to children under the age of 3. CORRECTED ON SITE. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Childcare program will be inspecting and incorporating a measurement system for the toddler's toys to make sure the ones we are giving to our children are developmentally appropriate for their age. Before our staff offered an specific toy to our toddlers, the specific staff will measure them using a toilet paper roll and testing the toys going through the roll hole. If the test fails meaning that go through the hole it also means that the toys could be shocking hazard for our toddlers due to its measurement. When the test fails our center will be recalling the toy and located on the preschoolers bin or take it out of the Childcare center. If it pass then we should still needs to inspect that the toys doesn't have any small parts that can be detach or can get lose, otherwise the toy needs to be replaced. |
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| 2022-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: On 5/19/22, it was observed that child 1 was sleeping in a pack and play that was labeled for use by another child. Rest equipment shall be labeled for the specific use of a child and only used by specified children. 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 Director and staff will be inspecting to have all the labels used for the beds and pack and play of the infants enrolled in the center and also ensure that the new enrollees also have their labels with their names on it. When the infants arrived in the morning the staff will make sure to get the bed labels ready and visible. As soon as the infant is ready to lay down the staff will place the label to the assigned bed. |
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| 2022-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(j) - Prohibit items in crib | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(j) Description: Prohibit items in crib Noncompliance Area: On 5/19/22, it was observed that an infant was sleeping in a pack and play with a beaded cord attaching their pacifier to their shirt. Toys may not be present when an infant is sleeping in the crib. Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director from the center will be inspecting the cribs often and communicate with her staff to cleared up and maintain the crib and/or pack and play clean from toys, bumper pads and pillows before putting the infants to sleep. And also make sure to detach the pacifiers from any cords to avoid any accidents within infants. |
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| 2022-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: On 5/19/22, it was observed that staff person 3 did not have 2 written, nonfamily references on file. 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.) The staff person #3 brought the two written nonfamily references attesting that she is suitable to serve as a facility person. |
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| 2022-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: On 5/19/22, it was observed that the appropriate childcare regulations were not accessible to parents. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Childcare regulations were always posted at the main entrance from the center and recently removed due to the recent paint from the center's walls. The regulations were already added on the wall right at the main entrance from the daycare and the website for the appropriate regional childcare office has been included on the Parent Handbook on page 9. The childcare also has a list of resources included on the wall from the main entrance and information from the different support agencies where the parents can find all the services needed for children and families within Lancaster County. |
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| 2022-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 5/19/22, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed: Staff person 1 had a FBI clearance on file for the Department of Education. FBI clearances must be for the Department of Public welfare for childcare employees. Staff person 1 cannot work until proper clearance is on file. Staff person 3 did not have their FBI, Child Abuse, or NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) clearances on file before their start date. Provisional paperwork was not on file before start date. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Childcare provider will be completing the documents required within the hiring process. The Provider will be requesting online the Police Background check, the Child Abuse clearance, the FBI clearance appointment for the fingerprint and the National Sex Offender Registry form on the day of hired. The new staff will be having 15 days form the hired date to provide the documents required to comply with the Child protective Services Law. The new staff would not be able to start working until the Provider received all the physical documents required. Staff person 1 will not return to work until correct FBI clearance is on file. |
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| 2022-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On 5/19/22, it was observed that toxics were available to children: A Swiffer was observed in the hallway between the classroom and the bathroom. CORRECTED on SITE. Toxics/cleaning supplies (Ant Bait, windex, air freshener, In CIde, Clorox, and grill cleaner) were observed in unlocked cabinets in the hallway between the kitchen and the children's bathroom. Hand sanitizer and cleaning wipes were observed to be accessible to children in the entry way to the facility. CORRECTED ON SITE Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Provider will be keeping all the toxic and cleaning products in a lock closet not accessible for the children. A classroom Supervisor and owner will be inspecting the classrooms often and every hour to make sure there are not toxic or cleaning products left in the classrooms unlocked. |
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| 2022-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.71 - Heat Source | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.71 Description: Heat Source Noncompliance Area: On 5/19/22, it was observed that the kitchen stove was accessible to children. Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A safety guard rail has been already installed (one in a hallway from the main entrance to the kitchen area and another one form the kitchen to the hallway restroom). The children won't be able to have access to the kitchen area just and only with a supervision of a staff and the staff will need to remain in the seating area with a group of children or a child. |
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| 2022-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: On 5/19/22, it was observed that the trash can in the bathroom did not have a lid. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The owner replaced the trash can from the bathroom for a trash can with foot pedal. |
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| 2022-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9) Description: Written record Noncompliance Area: On 5/19/22, it was observed that the fire drill log was not filled out correctly: The participating staff were not listed by name or initials. The location of the fire was not listed. The length of time for evacuation was not listed. Correction Required: 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.) Before each planning fire drill, the person in charge to fill out the documentation will make sure on filling out the document required for the drill entirely and accurately. The Director will be reviewing the document before securing the document on file. The document will be filling out the same day of the drill and before the planned drill and reviewed after the drill. If staff or children joined the drill after filling out the document, the staff in charge of filling out the log needs to make sure all the participants are counted and add on the list. And all the staff initials participating on the drill are also added on. |
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| 2022-05-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: On 5/19/22, it was observed that there was not documentation of fire detection system testing every 30 days. Correction Required: 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 Director will be in charge of the fire detection system testing every 30 days. The plan of correction will also include on keeping a logbook with the testing date every month. |
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| 2021-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Record for staff person #2 does not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff provided 2 nonfamily references as required. |
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| 2021-11-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was hired on 11/1/21. Although LE has an approved waiver, DHS required FBI clearance requirement for staff person #1 has not been met. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff provided the proof of evidence for the FBI clearance fingerprint submission and will not be allowed to work with children until DHS approved FBI fingerprints clearance is provided. |
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