Little Duckies Day Care
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Our son was enrolled since August 2020 and his younger brother since June 2021. The abridged reason for my review is that we have abruptly withdrawn them after observing multiple violations of the handbook / Covid protocols by the business owner, putting our children at direct risk and even resulting in a Covid positive case for my son.
Krista and Veronica, the directors at the center, are amazing - kind and compassionate, creative with daily activities, focused on education, committed to communication with parents and genuinely care about the kids.
The rest of the staff is caring and all take their role seriously. From what I can tell, the staff also adheres to the safety protocols.
The owner, Lisa, however, is quite the opposite — sometimes combative, and when she’s not, she’s passive aggressive, zero communication skills, doesn’t exercise good decision making, lacks care and compassion for the children, and shows a pattern of disrespect of the parents and her staff.
She reacted to us withdrawing the kids by posting on her personal Facebook about us. Her Facebook is a treasure trove of her public anti-mask posts. Her post said “I opened the door Friday at the daycare to give a parent their child and I was not wearing a mask and she took both kids out of my center. I am scared for our future.” As if we were ridiculous for reacting to multiple violations of her own handbook which actually resulted in a positive test for our son and another child at the center in a different class.
We also found out after the fact that two weeks prior to our son’s case there was an “isolated case” that we were never told about.
If you look up the daycare on the state website you will see repeated violations where she does not obtain the proper clearances and does not keep the proper health and safety protocols. One specifically sites the lack of adherence to the mask protocol. At the time of this review, her license is listed as provisional due to these violations.
I can only speak to my experience though and will focus purely on my reason for the review and for pulling our children out of the center.
The protocols require that all staff wear a mask at all times. We observed a few instances (4 at least) of the owner not wearing a mask while in the center. This past Friday I observed her without a mask while she was holding my 10 month old. I asked Lisa if there was a reason she doesn’t wear a mask. After some shock, eye shifting and delayed response, she looked me in the eyes and said “oh it would probably just fall off”. This is not an acceptable answer to give another adult who pays for your services which include following the agreed upon handbook and covid protocols. The next morning we pulled our kids out.
I told her I thought it was disrespectful to her staff to not wear a mask when the rest of them take great care to follow the protocols. She told me that the staff’s masks fall off all the time and that they don’t wear it correctly 100% of the time. This just furthers the disrespect to the parents and the staff that we should accept this response and that her staff should be accused of not following the protocols when they do.
If you decide to send your child here, know that they will be cared for on a daily basis by some amazing humans (the teachers) but subject to the unprofessionalism, hypocrisy, disrespect and risk that comes with owner Lisa.
If she wants to run her business as the anti vax/anti mask daycare, that’s fine with me, she has that right. but be transparent with the parents so they know what they are getting into.
My wife and I and very satisfied with the care our daughter receives at Little Duckies. They go above and beyond meeting our needs and the quality and family feel they provided is like no other. We highly recommend to anyone.
Great establishment! Quality care, hands down best daycare in Philadelphia. I highly recommend this daycare to anyone searching for quality care for their child. Lisa and Sue are a joy to work with, absolutely a blessing.
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2025-12-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(c) Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Noncompliance Area: Director was not present during the renewal inspection on 9/17/25 and the unannounced monitoring on 12/16/25. Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will be at the facility from 12:00pm-6:00pm. |
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| 2025-09-17 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number. 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.) Update emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25 the file reviewed for child #2 and child #3 contained a health report over 12 months old. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. 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.) Obtain up to date health reports |
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| 2025-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25 bottles and food brought from child's home were observed sitting in facility unrefrigerated. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Put all food in the refrigerator |
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| 2025-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25 there were unlabeled bottles observed in the infant refrigerator. 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.) Label all bottles |
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| 2025-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.182(2) - Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(2) Description: Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25 the file reviewed for child #1 did not contain date of admission. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Write date of admission |
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| 2025-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include updated annual emergency plan training. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will have annual emergency plan training. |
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| 2025-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include 12 hours of childcare training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will complete 12 hours of childcare training. |
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| 2025-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include first aid/cpr certification. 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.) First aid/cpr training scheduled for 11/20/25. |
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| 2025-09-17 | 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: During the renewal inspection the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include updated fire safety 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.) Staff will take fire safety training. |
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| 2025-09-17 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/17/25 the first aid kit located in the young toddler room did not contain band aids, tape or gloves. The first aid kit located in the older toddler room did not contain soap. 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.) Replace missing items out of first aid kit. |
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| 2025-03-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 03/26/25 it was determined that staff person #1 failed to properly supervise children which resulted in an injury to a child. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff was terminated |
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| 2025-03-26 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During the unannounced monitoring visit on 03/26/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain an initial health assessment. 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 person #1 and staff person #2 will obtain a health assessment. |
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| 2025-03-26 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.20(e) - Copies of reports in file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.20(e) Description: Copies of reports in file at facility Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 03/26/25 director was unable to produce incident report upon request. Correction Required: Copies of reports of injury, death or fire shall be kept in a file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Incident report will be completed |
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| 2025-03-18 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring visit there was no file available for staff person #2. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff file was compiled. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During the unannounced monitoring on 03/18/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 contained a FBI clearance that was more that 60 months old. FBI clearance was dated 01/08/20. Staff person #2, identified as a provisional hire did not have any clearances to review. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #1 and #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 and staff person #2 must be removed from childcare position at the facility. |
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| 2025-03-18 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During the unannounced monitoring on 03/18/25 there were uncovered electrical outlets observed on 1st floor, 2nd floor, and downstairs play area. 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.) Put covers in all electrical outlets. |
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| 2024-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/18/24 the refrigerator in the kitchen area did not contain 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.) Thermometer was in the back of the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. |
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| 2024-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/18/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain an initial health assessment conducted prior to providing childcare services. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff has an appointment on 9/26/24. |
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| 2024-09-18 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/18/24 children's lunches were observed sitting out on the table and not refrigerated. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All lunches were placed in refrigerator during the inspection. |
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| 2024-09-18 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 9/18/24 file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) did not contain a NSOR certificate. No receipt confirming NSOR was requested was in the file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 cannot work in a childcare position and must be removed by close of business. |
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| 2024-09-18 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 9/18/24 missing electrical outlet covers were observed in childcare space accessible to children. 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.) Outlet covers were replaced during the inspection. |
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| 2023-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 there were children's lunches observed in kitchen unrefrigerated. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider placed children's lunches in refrigerator during the renewal. |
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| 2023-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 there were (4) bottles observed in the infant refrigerator without child's name labeled. 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.) Provider labeled bottles during inspection. |
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| 2023-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) - Locked cabinet/Confidential; stored in locked cabinet | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) Description: Locked cabinet/Confidential; stored in locked cabinet Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 child and staff files were observed being stored on a shelf and not in a locked cabinet. Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. 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.) Provider placed child and staff files in locked cabinet during inspection. |
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| 2023-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 there was no documentation of annual emergency drill. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider initiated emergency drill on 10/18/23. |
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| 2023-10-17 | 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: During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 there were missing outlet covers observed in infant room, toddler room, preschool room. and play space. 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.) Provider added outlet covers to missing receptacles during inspection. |
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| 2023-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 there was disinfectant observed behind unlocked closet in the play space accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider put lock on closet to prevent access by children. |
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| 2023-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 the first aid kit in the infant room and toddler room was missing scissors. The first aid kit in the preschool room was missing soap and tape. 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.) Missing items were replaced during inspection. |
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| 2023-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 there were highchairs observed stacked up in the toddler room bathroom posing possible hazard to children. 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.) Provider removed highchairs and placed them in area not accessible to children. |
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| 2023-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 there was no handwashing signs posted by sink in the infant room. 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.) Provider replaced sign during inspection. |
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| 2023-10-17 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 there was no lidded trash can in the toddler room bathroom. 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.) Provider replaced trash can in the toddler room during the inspection. |
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| 2023-06-14 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-03-17 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-01-20 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: Several windows on the upper level that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible were not modified to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. Make the necessary modifications to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Modifications will be made to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
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| 2022-12-22 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52 Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 12/22/22, at approximately 3:30pm, three staff persons (#1, #2 and #3) were observed caring for a mixed-age group of 16 infants, older toddlers and preschool age children (1 infant birth to 12 months) (5 older toddlers-1 to 2 years of age; 10 preschoolers- ages 3 years to first day of entering Kindergarten old) in the basement indoor play space. Staff persons verified the ages of the children in care. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive DHS approved hands on training in proper staff/child ratios. Develop and submit a written staffing plan including provisions for staff shortages including but not limited to call outs, scheduling, terminations, resignations and operational tasks that impact staffing and times of transition to ensure ongoing compliance with staff/child ratios. Submit written verification of completed training for all facility staff persons and a copy of the written staffing plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will arrange for all facility staff to receive DHS approved hands on training in proper staff/child ratios. We will develop and submit a written staffing plan including provisions for staff shortages including but not limited to call outs, scheduling, terminations, resignations and operational tasks that impact staffing and times of transition to ensure ongoing compliance with staff/child ratios. We will submit written verification of completed training for all facility staff persons and a copy of the written staffing plan. |
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| 2022-12-22 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52 Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 12/22/22, at approximately 3:30pm, three staff persons (#1, #2 and #3) were observed caring for a mixed-age group of 16 infants, older toddlers and preschool age children (1 infant birth to 12 months) (5 older toddlers-1 to 2 years of age; 10 preschoolers- ages 3 years to first day of entering Kindergarten old) in the basement indoor play space. Staff persons verified the ages of the children in care. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will ensure that staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. |
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| 2022-11-14 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-09-23 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-05-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Several staff person's records did not contain a health assessment completed within 12 months prior to the date of hire or within the past 24 months. (#1) (#3) (#4) 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. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health assessment for the identified staff persons. Ensure that staff health assessments are completed within the required timeframes as specified in this regulation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and submit a current up-to-date health assessment for the identified staff persons. We will ensure that staff health assessments are completed within the required timeframes as specified in this regulation. |
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| 2022-05-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: One facility persons did not have an individual record that was presented at the time of the inspection. (#5) Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. Obtain and submit a copy of the completed file for the identified facility person. Ensure that each facility person has a completed individual record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and submit a copy of the completed file for the identified facility person. We will ensure that each facility person has a completed individual record. |
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| 2022-05-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a. CONTINUING DEFICIENCY 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. Submit a copy of the revised letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will revise the letter given to parents to ensure that it explains the emergency procedures and updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a. plan. A copy of the revised letter will be submitted. |
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| 2022-05-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Two staff person's records did not contain written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of childcare training. (#2) and (#3). Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Obtain and submit written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of childcare training for the identified staff person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of childcare training will be obtained and submitted for the identified staff person. |
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| 2022-05-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Several staff person's records did not contain written verification of annual fire safety training.(#1-not corrected) #2-corrected) (#3-not corrected ) 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. Obtain and submit written verification of annual fire safety training for the identified staff persons. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete fire safety training and written verification of the completed training will be submitted. |
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| 2022-05-10 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two facility person's records did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#4-no proof of request for FBI prior to working with children, no proof of request for NSOR prior to working with children, no completed FBI, no completed NSOR; no mandated reporter training). (#5- no clearances presented for review) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 #4 and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons as specified. Ensure that all clearances are completed and submitted in accordance with the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Persons #4 and #5 will be removed from their child care position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained and submitted as specified. We will submit a copy of the completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons as specified. We will ensure that all clearances are completed and submitted in accordance with the CPSL. |
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| 2022-02-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.134(d)/3270.152 - Liquid or powdered soap/Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(d)/3270.152 Description: Liquid or powdered soap/Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: A staff person was observed changing a child's diaper and did not wash her hands after diapering the child. The staff person used hand sanitizer rather than soap. Correction Required: Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. The legal entity must arrange for all staff persons to be trained/to receive hands on training in proper hand washing procedures. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will ensure that all facility staff washes their hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. All staff persons will be trained in proper hand washing procedures. Written verification of the completed training will be submitted for all facility staff. |
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| 2022-02-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(b) Description: Surfaces cleaned Noncompliance Area: A staff person was observed changing three children's diapers and did not sanitize the diaper changing surface after changing each child's diaper. Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. The legal entity must arrange for all staff persons to be trained in proper diaper changing procedures that includes sanitizing the diaper changing surface after each use to ensure proper sanitization. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We arrange for all staff to be trained in proper diaper changing procedures that includes sanitizing the diaper changing surface after each use to ensure proper sanitization. We will submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff. |
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| 2022-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Several staff person's records did not contain a health assessment completed within 12 months prior to the date of hire or within the past 24 months. (#1) (#3) (#4) 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. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health assessment for the identified staff persons. Ensure that staff health assessments are completed within the required timeframes as specified in this regulation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and submit a current up-to-date health assessment for the identified staff persons. We will ensure that staff health assessments are completed within the required timeframes as specified in this regulation. |
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| 2022-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.161(b) - Food | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(b) Description: Food Noncompliance Area: A box of graham crackers were observed stored on the diaper changing table. Correction Required: Food handling practices shall conform to the requirements of the Department of Health or the Department of Environmental Resources or its delegate agency where the child care facility is located. Remove the box of graham crackers and ensure that food is stored in accordance proper food handling practices as specified in this regulation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The box of graham crackers were immediately removed from the diaper changing table. They were properly stored in the kitchen food prep area. Staff were notified that food is not to be placed on the diaper changing table. |
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| 2022-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: One facility person did not have an individual record that was presented at the time of the inspection. (#5) Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. Obtain and submit a copy of the completed file for the identified facility person. Ensure that each facility person has a completed individual record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and submit a copy of the completed file for the identified facility person. We will ensure that each facility person has a completed individual record. |
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| 2022-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down procedures. CONTINUING DEFICIENCY Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.Amend the facility emergency plan to include lock down procedures. Submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will amend the facility emergency plan to include lock down procedures. We will submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan. |
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| 2022-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers. CONTINUING DEFICIENCY 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. Amend the facility emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers. Submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will amend the facility emergency plan to include accommodations for infants and toddlers. |
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| 2022-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a. CONTINUING DEFICIENCY 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. Revise the letter given to parents to ensure that it explains the emergency procedures and updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a. plan. Submit a copy of the revised letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will revise the letter given to parents to ensure that it explains the emergency procedures and updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a. plan. A copy of the revised letter will be submitted. |
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| 2022-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Two staff person's records did not contain written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of childcare training. (#2) and (#3). Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Obtain and submit written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of childcare training for the identified staff person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of childcare training will be obtained and submitted for the identified staff person. |
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| 2022-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: Several staff person's records did not contain written verification of annual fire safety training.(#1-not corrected) #2-corrected) (#3-not corrected ) 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. Obtain and submit written verification of annual fire safety training for the identified staff persons. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete fire safety training and written verification of the completed training will be submitted. |
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| 2022-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two facility person's records did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#4-no proof of request for FBI prior to working with children, no proof of request for NSOR prior to working with children, no completed FBI, no completed NSOR; no mandated reporter training). (#5- no clearances presented for review) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 Persons #4 and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons as specified. Ensure that all clearances are completed and submitted in accordance with the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Persons #4 and #5 will be removed from their child care position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained and submitted as specified. We will submit a copy of the completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons as specified. We will ensure that all clearances are completed and submitted in accordance with the CPSL. |
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| 2022-02-03 | Renewal | 3270.61(h) - Exceeding Capacity | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(h) Description: Exceeding Capacity Noncompliance Area: A group of 12 older toddlers were observed being cared for in a space that was measured for 8 children. Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded. The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded. Reduce the number of children to not exceed the established capacity in accordance with 3270 regulations. Ensure that the classroom capacity is not exceeded in accordance with 3270 regulations related to measurement and use of indoor childcare space. Develop a plan to ensure compliance with the established indoor capacity for each childcare space as specified in these regulations. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will place some of the younger two's in the infant/young toddler room and the older two's in the preschool room. A few other children will no longer be in care. We will not exceed the measured capacity. |
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| 2022-02-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.61(h) - Exceeding Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(h) Description: Exceeding Capacity Noncompliance Area: A group of 12 older toddlers were observed being cared for in a space that was measured for 8 children. Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded. The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded. Reduce the number of children to not exceed the established capacity in accordance with 3270 regulations. Ensure that the classroom capacity is not exceeded in accordance with 3270 regulations related to measurement and use of indoor childcare space. Develop a plan to ensure compliance with the established indoor capacity for each childcare space as specified in these regulations. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will place some of the younger two's in the infant/young toddler room and the older two's in the preschool room. A few other children will no longer be in care. We will not exceed the measured capacity. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.134(a)/3270.134(d) - Child's hands washed/Liquid or powdered soap | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.134(d) Description: Child's hands washed/Liquid or powdered soap Noncompliance Area: On 10/1/21, at approximately 3:30pm, a staff person was observed changing a child's diaper and did not ensure that the child's hands were washed after being diapered. Hand sanitizer was used instead of soap. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing. The legal entity must arrange for all staff persons to be trained in/to receive hands on training in proper hand washing procedures. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We ensure that children's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. All staff persons will be trained in proper hand washing procedures. Written verification of the completed training will be submitted for all facility staff. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: On 10/1/21, at approximately 3:30pm, a staff person was observed changing a child's diaper and placed the soiled diaper into a plastic tie bag rather than immediately disposing the soiled diaper into a hands-free plastic-lined container. (staff #6) Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. All facility staff person must receive DHS approved training in the proper diapering procedures to include the proper disposal of soiled diapers. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All facility staff person will receive DHS approved training in the proper diapering procedures to include the proper disposal of soiled diapers. We will submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: Several staff person's records did not contain a health assessment completed within 12 months prior to the date of hire or within the past 24 months. (staff #7 and #8- initial) (staff #2 and #3-within the past 24 months) Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health assessment for the identified staff persons. Ensure that staff health assessments are completed within the required timeframes as specified in this regulation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and submit a current up-to-date health assessment for the identified staff persons. We will ensure that staff health assessments are completed within the required timeframes as specified in this regulation. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked written verification of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. Obtain and submit written verification of the facility's comprehensive general liability insurance. Ensure that a current copy of the insurance policy is on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and submit written verification of the facility's comprehensive general liability insurance. We will ensure that a current copy of the insurance policy is on file at the facility. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down procedures. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. Amend the facility emergency plan to include lock down procedures. Submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will amend the facility emergency plan to include lock down procedures. We will submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. 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. Amend the facility emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will amend the facility emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a. Revise the letter given to parents to ensure that it explains the emergency procedures and updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a. 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. Submit a copy of the revised letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will submit a copy of the revised letter. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Two staff person's records did not contain written verification of required health and safety training. (staff #7 and #8) Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: HEALTH AND SAFETY. Obtain and submit written verification of the required health and safety training for the identified staff persons. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete the required health and safety training and written verification of the completed training will be submitted. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff/facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1- FBI-completed 8/28/15 updated 1/8/21 and CHILD ABUSE completed 9/14/13 updated 5/21/21-both were more than 60 months old when updated) (#4- hired 10/13/17- no completed NSOR) (#6-hired 5/10/21- hired more than 90 days and no proof of completed NSOR ((#7-hired 5-27-21- hired more than 90 days and no proof of completed NSOR ((#8-hired 6/1/21- hired more than 90 days and no proof of completed NSOR) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 #4, #6, #7 and #8 cannot work in a childcare position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the required , completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. Ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #4, #6, #7 and #8 will not work in a childcare position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. We will submit a copy of the required , completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. We will ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education for their assistant group supervisor position. (staff #5) Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. Obtain and submit written verification of education for the identified staff person. Ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and submit written verification of education for the identified staff person. We will ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(b) - Aide qualifications | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b) Description: Aide qualifications Noncompliance Area: One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education for their aide position. (staff #6) Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). Obtain and submit written verification of education for the identified staff person. Ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and submit written verification of education for the identified staff person. We will ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions. |
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| 2021-11-01 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked written documentation of proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection device or system in accordance with standards established under the Act of July 14, 2020 (P.L. 639, NO. 62) (62 P.S. § 1016). 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. Submit written documentation of proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection device or system or a written attestation. Ensure that this document is retained with the facility's fire drill logs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will submit written documentation of proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection device or system, or a written attestation. |
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| 2021-10-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.136(d) - Communicate report to DOH | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.136(d) Description: Communicate report to DOH Noncompliance Area: The facility failed to report positive covid -19 cases to the Philadelphia Health Department as specified in this regulation. Correction Required: A facility person who knows of a communicable disease for which 28 Pa. Code Chapter 27 (relating to communicable and noncommunicable diseases) requires reporting, or who knows of a group expression of an illness which may be of public concern, whether or not it is known to be of a communicable nature, shall report it promptly to the appropriate division of the Department of Health as specified in Chapter 27, or to a local department of health. Submit the required reporting information. Develop and submit plan to ensure proper reporting of communicable diseases to the Philadelphia Health Department as specified in this regulation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The information was subsequently submitted to the Philadelphia Health Department. We will develop and submit plan to ensure proper reporting of communicable diseases to the Philadelphia Health Department as specified in this regulation. |
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