The Owls Nest Daycare & Preschool Bedford
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I’m very upset with how this facility handles toddler children. They seem to forget they are just baby’s yet. So of the teachers are awesome then you have some who are the leaders who are very rough with these children and they don’t no how to talk to the parents like a professional . They really need evaluation done on there building from there corp. office. These kids need care for in a professional manner. Very disappointed with the management.
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-05-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: On the date of a complaint investigation, it was observed a 3-month-old infant sleeping in a bouncy seat. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Baby was moved to appropriate sleeping area. |
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| 2025-12-10 | 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: Observed a train riding toy on the front porch which had broken and rough edges. Observed a little tykes climber which had a damaged pink slide with rough edges and a pinch point. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff removed or repaired toys in question. |
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| 2025-12-10 | 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: Observed the facility did not have a policy documenting the facilities policy on supervision during transfer of care for children departing and arriving from school transportation. 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.) Director will make and implement a supervision during transfer of care for children policy specific for The Owl's Nest. |
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| 2025-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2 contained an original agreement. 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.) Staff made a copy of the agreement and gave parent the original. |
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| 2025-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3) Description: Name on bottle Noncompliance Area: Observed a bottle of Ibuprofen on a high shelf in the front toddler room, which was not labeled with the name for whom the medication was intended. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff's name was added to the bottle of medication. |
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| 2025-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #2 contained an initial health assessment which was not completely filled out by the physician. 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 faxed the original to the doctor, and the doctor signed it. |
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| 2025-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 did not contain documentation of parental review of the emergency contact form or the financial agreement within the previous 6 months. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Had parent sign the required document the day of inspection. |
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| 2025-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Observed the most recently documented emergency drill was conducted more than 15 months after the previously completed 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.) Drill was complete, although center lacked proper documentation. Documentation was made and displayed. |
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| 2025-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Observed staff files #1, #2, and #3 who were all hired after 2/1/25, contained disclosure statements which were not the most recent approved disclosure statement which was required to be used after 2/1/25. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons - #1, #2, and #3 - may not work in a child care position at the facility until the correct disclosure forms are signed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Discarded all of the old copies of the disclosure statement and printed the current one. All staff listed signed the new disclosure form. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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| 2025-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed toilet bowl cleaner accessible to children in the older toddler bathroom due to a failed child lock on the cabinet under the sink. Observed a jug of bleach accessible to children under the sink in the school age room due to a failed child safety lock. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff replaced the child locks on the cabinets where the toilet bowl cleaner and bleach were stored. |
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| 2025-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Observed a spray bottle in the tadpole room and one in the owl room which were not labeled with the specific contents of the bottle. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff retraced the existing permanent marker on the bottles, making sure the label was clear and legible. |
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| 2025-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed an exposed brick corner in the front young toddler room which was a visible hazard if a child was to trip. 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.) Staff covered all raw-edge brick corners with child-safe plastic sharp-edge covers. |
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| 2025-12-10 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Observed in the older toddler bear cub room had the emergency exit lighting covered not allowing it to be seen when needed. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cover was removed to clearly show the exit sign and light. |
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| 2024-12-12 | 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: Observed a broken green toy bin in the back older toddler room. Observed a torn foam rug in the front infant room. Observed one of the bucket seats in the young toddler room was missing a safety strap. 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.) Broken toy bin was thrown out, foam rug was thrown out, and the straps were replaced with new, working safety straps. |
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| 2024-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Observed the most recent child service report for child file #2 was completed more than 6 months after the previous child service report was completed. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child service reports will be completed every 6 months as per regulations. Child #2 has a recently completed child service report. |
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| 2024-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: Observed the agreement for child file #4 and #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Dates were added to children's admission paperwork. |
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| 2024-12-12 | 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: Observed the emergency contact information for child file #2 did not contain the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Address was added to child's emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #4 contained an initial health assessment which was dated more than 60 days after the first day of attendance at the facility. 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's parents brought in required physical. |
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| 2024-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: Observed the updated health assessment for child file #1, a preschool child, was dated more than 12 months after the previous valid health assessment. Observed child file #3, an older toddler, contained a most recent health assessment which was dated more than 13 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children's parents brought in required physical. |
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| 2024-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #4 contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 28 months after the previous valid 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 brought in health assessment to become current. |
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| 2024-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency drill documentation was not completed on the Department's approved form and lacked all of the required emergency drill information. 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.) Location will only use department-approved form with required emergency drill information. |
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| 2024-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Observed staff files #1 and #3 contained annual training in the emergency plan which was completed more than 12 months after the previous 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.) Upon hire, new staff will be trained and the training signed and dated. Staff #1 and #3 have current valid emergency plan training. |
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| 2024-12-12 | 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: Observed staff files #1 and #3 contained recent fire safety training which was completed more than 12 months after the previous valid fire safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete fire safety training at least annually. Staff #1 and #3 have current fire safety training. |
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| 2024-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #6 contained documentation of the health and safety preservice training which was completed more than 90 days after their first day working in a childcare position. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All newly hired staff will complete required health & safety training within 90 days of hire. Staff #6 has completed the required training. |
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| 2024-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Observed the child abuse clearance for staff file #2 was obtained after their first day working in a childcare position. Observed staff file #1, contained a child abuse clearance which was dated 12 months after their first day working in a childcare position. Observed staff file #5, contained a NSOR verification application which was dated after their first day working in a childcare position. 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.) All required clearances will be complete and in hand prior to working in the center. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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| 2024-12-12 | 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: Observed electrical outlets on a power strip cord in the hallway which did not have protective receptacle covers. Observed an electrical outlet, on the decorative lights in the preschool circle time area, which did not have a protective receptacle cover. 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 put in the required open outlets. |
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| 2024-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed hand sanitizer and bleach water, labeled "keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children by the sink in the front young toddler room. Observed sunscreen and hand sanitizer, labeled "keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children in a low cubby and on a low windowsill in the school age room. 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.) All toxins were moved to higher, secure places, out of the reach of all children. |
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| 2024-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(e) Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic Noncompliance Area: Observed in the left young toddler room, dab o ink bingo daubers which did not contain the non-toxic symbol and were labeled "keep out of the reach of children". Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) BINGO daubers were removed from a childcare space. |
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| 2024-12-12 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed the doors to the back left infant room and the infant/young toddler room did not latch securely creating a pinch point for the mobile 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.) Latches were replaced for a safe child environment. |
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| 2024-04-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: Observed three pack n plays in use in the rear infant room which did not have 2 feet of space on three sides. 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.) Pack n plays were adjusted to make sure there is 2 feet od space on three sides when in use. |
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| 2024-04-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 contained a disclosure statement which did not have a witness signature. Observed staff file #2 contained a disclosure statement which was not dated to document that it was signed prior to starting in a childcare position. Observed staff file #1 did not contain a state police criminal background clearance or a copy of the application for the clearance. 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 operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff file #1 and #2 have all required clearances and correct disclosure statements at this time. |
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| 2024-04-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 extension cords going across a hallway and over a gate into the infant room, creating a tripping hazard. 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.) Breaker was replaced and cords were removed from the hallway. |
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| 2023-12-04 | 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: Observed exposed foam and peeling covers on the blue mats by the rest equipment in the preschool room. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) One mat was thrown away and the other was repaired. |
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| 2023-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Observed many pieces of gravel, with a diameter of less than 1 inch, accessible to the toddlers in the front play area. 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 play area will be cleared of rocks and there will be mats installed to ensure inhibition of rocks again. |
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| 2023-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: Observed an infant in a pack n play which did not have 2 feet of space on three sides. 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.) Pack and play moved to allow 2 feet of space on each side, clear of toys or items. |
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| 2023-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: Observed an infant sleeping in a rocker and the facility did not have a medical reason documented in a statement signed by a physician in the child's file at the facility. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Infants are not allowed to sleep in anything other than a pack and play. When infants fall asleep, they will be immediately moved to a safe sleeping space. |
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| 2023-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Observed the most recent child service report in child files #1, #2, and #4 contained a most recent child service report which was dated more than 6 months ago. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director thought using the Star's ages and stages tool was acceptable, so CSRs were not completed. CSR's were completed based on ages and stages evaluations. |
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| 2023-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #3 did not contain an updated written verification of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Note from parent verifying an appointment could not be completed along with vaccine. Parent provided written verification of ongoing vaccines administered from the doctor. |
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| 2023-12-04 | 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: Observed staff file #3 contained the required health and safety professional development update which was completed after the required completion date of 12/30/22. 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.) All health and safety development trainings are completed and up to date. |
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| 2023-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 12/18/23 observed staff file #1, a provisional hire, did not contain a copy of the required child abuse clearance to be a good provisional hire. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility 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.) Copy of clearance was not printed, although in director's email. Clearance was printed and put in file. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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| 2023-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: On 12/18/23 observed staff files #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of 2 years of experience with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will verify hours written in staff folders to make sure hours are complete and acceptable for both staff listed. |
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| 2023-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed in the young front toddler room, diaper cream labeled "keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children in a bin on a low shelf in the diaper changing area. Observed steramine tablets, labeled "keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children on a windowsill in the school-age room. 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.) All toxic materials will be kept out of reach of children. All items listed were placed in areas which are inaccessible to children. |
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| 2023-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency phone numbers were not posted by the telephone in the older toddler room. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency numbers were printed and placed in the new area where the phone was taken to. |
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| 2023-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed zip ties attaching the fence to the posts which needed to be cut off. Observed a damaged board by the ramp and damaged siding by the entrance door. Observed exposed bolts in the toddler outdoor play area and a cracked drainpipe with rough edges. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Zip ties were cut off and bolts were cut. Cracked drainpipe will be repaired and siding and ramp board were secured. |
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| 2023-12-04 | 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: Observed peeling paint by a damaged board on the entrance ramp. Observed peeling paint on the post by the gate, the front window, by the preschool entrance, and on all the posts on the porch. 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.) Paint was sanded down and swept away. There will be a new sealant applied. |
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| 2023-02-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised:3270.31(f)1-9. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person was immediately switched out with a staff person during breaks, staff person completed her health and safety training. |
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| 2023-02-06 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Observed staff #1, who is a provisional hire, was working alone in the older toddler room without being supervised by a staff qualified at least as an assistant group supervisor. Staff #1 had all required clearances and had applied for the NSOR verification letter. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person was immediately switched with another staff person. We looked at her clearances and mistakenly thought her FBI clearance was her NSOR, the new FBI looks different. We called and her NSOR clearance was sent but had not been received. |
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| 2022-12-05 | 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: Observed in the older toddler room, large blocks with peeling covers and exposed foam. Observed in the infant room, a white shelf which was not securely anchored to the wall and had a splintering edge. Observed in the young toddler room, a brown shelf with a damaged top and splintering edges. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The foam bricks were either repaired or thrown away. The white shelf is now anchored. The splintering edges are now sanded and the brown shelf was repaired. |
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| 2022-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Observed in the young toddler area, a small object with a diameter of less than 1 inch and a plastic bag in the end cubby accessible to young toddlers in this area. 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 small item was removed from the young toddler room. |
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| 2022-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Observed in the infant room a bassinet which was not labeled with the name of the child who was sleeping in the bassinet. 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.) Tags were made and hung for all pack and plays in the infant room. |
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| 2022-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: Observed in child file #4, an original incomplete agreement. 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.) All files will have copied agreements in them. Child file #4 has a complete copy of the agreement in the file. |
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| 2022-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) - Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) Description: Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact form for child file #4 did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number or the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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. 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.) Insurance policy and insurance name was filled in along with the release person address. |
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| 2022-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: Observed that the infant room did not have an emergency transportation plan posted in the childcare space. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency transportation plan was replaced after it fell off the wall. |
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| 2022-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2 and #3 contained initial health assessments which were dated more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. 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.) All health assessments are current for all children. |
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| 2022-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #5, an infant, contained an updated health assessment which was dated 8 months after the previous valid child health assessment. Observed child file #1, a preschool child, contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 18 months after the previous valid child health assessment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All health assessments are now current. |
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| 2022-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 and #2 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents updated the vaccine exemption form in the children's files. |
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| 2022-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: On 12/19/22, observed staff file #5 contained an initial health assessment which did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff had her physical corrected. |
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| 2022-12-05 | 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: Observed the facility did not have documentation of notifying 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. 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.) We will get written proof when presenting safety plans to local municipalities and emergency agencies including the annual traffic letter. |
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| 2022-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 12/19/22, observed staff file #1 contained updated criminal background and child abuse clearances which were dated more than 60 months after the date of the previous valid clearances. Observed staff file #2 contained an updated child abuse clearance which was dated more than 60 months after the previous valid child abuse clearance. Observed staff file #2 contained a criminal background clearance and FBI fingerprint clearance which were dated more than 45 days after staff #2's first day working in a childcare position. Observed staff file #3 contained the CPSL required mandated reporter training which was dated more than 90 days after staff #3's first day working in a childcare position. Observed staff file #4 contained an updated FBI fingerprint clearance which was dated more than 60 after the previous valid FBI clearance. 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.) All staff listed currently have current and correct background checks and clearances. |
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| 2022-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Observed an electrical outlet in the older toddler room which did not have a protective receptacle cover. 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.) Protective cover was placed over the outlet on day of inspection and staff will be reminded to replace covers after using an electrical outlet for vacuuming or charging classroom tablets. |
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| 2022-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Observed in the school age area bleach accessible in a low cabinet due to a failed child safety lock and sterilization tablets on an accessible windowsill above the sink. 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.) Child safety lock was replaced; bleach and sterilization tablets were put in the lower cabinet with a secured child safety lock on it. |
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| 2022-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(e) Description: Arts and crafts non-toxic Noncompliance Area: Observed shaving cream, labeled keep out of the reach of children, in the preschool arts and craft supplies. Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Shaving cream was immediately thrown away. |
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| 2022-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed in the outdoor play area, a damaged telephone wire, damaged vinyl siding, and accessible insulation. Observed in the older toddler room, a detached gray shelf anchor and detached radiator corner. Observed in the school age area, a damaged low cabinet with splintering edges. Observed in the young toddler room, a spot of damaged drywall by the boo boo reports and gray wall and loose hanging cords accessible to the 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.) The telephone wire and cover will be covered and inaccessible to children. The radiator piece will be replaced. The gray shelf had one secured anchor and the other was loose. We replaced the loose anchor. The drywall is being patched and repainted and hanging cords were secured. |
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| 2022-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Observed damaged and peeling paint in the older toddler room by the closet, by the tree decoration, and by the stacked chairs. Observed paint flakes on the floor by the gate to the infant room and the young toddler room. Observed in the front young toddler room, peeling paint behind the plastic barrier, on the door, and green paint flakes by the gate edge. 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.) Building is being repainted. |
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| 2022-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: Observed there was no lidded waste receptacle by the sink in the older toddler room. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Trash can was replaced with the correct, locked, trash can. |
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| 2022-12-05 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Observed the fire alarm monitoring documentation revealed that 3 times in the previous 12 months the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Smoke detectors will be sounded monthly to ensure they are in working condition. |
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| 2022-10-18 | 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: Observed an infant sleeping in a pack in play with a pillow inside of the pack n play. 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.) Child had a doctor's note that an injury made it necessary to have a pillow in the pack n play, although it was not displayed in the classroom for everyone to see. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Observed staff #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 who had not completed the required pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of their date of hire or completed the approved pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation course prior to 4/29/22. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have their pediatric cpr and pediatric first aid. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Observed bleach on a food prep counter in the kitchen area. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Toxins will immediately be put in the correct, locked area. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed in the young toddler area there was a tear in the pipe insulation exposing foam and a damaged ceiling above the diaper changing area. Observed damaged drywall cover and exposed edging in the preschool room. Observed an exposed nail on the white shelf in the older toddler room. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The foam around the pipes was taped as to not show wear and tear. All items listed will be repaired. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Observed damaged plaster by the hallway gate. 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.) Maintenance man has the repair to the wall on his schedule to repair so that it is safe for children, families, and employees. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: Observed the rear exit from the facility was obstructed with air conditioners. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Air conditioners were put in the correct storage area. |
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| 2022-10-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.92(a) - No portable space heaters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.92(a) Description: No portable space heaters Noncompliance Area: Observed two portable space heaters in the office of the facility. Correction Required: Portable space heaters are not permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Heaters being given from one staff to another will be placed directly in their cars and never be in the center. |
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| 2021-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Observed in the room known as the Middle Toddler room, the following rest equipment no labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child: Graco brand purple floral print, Graco brand safari animal print, Cosco brand Safari animal print, and Cosco brand pink floral print. 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.) We made name tags to stick on the wall above the pack and play instead of using tape that can easily be taken off. We also did away with some pack and plays in that room. |
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| 2021-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The files of children #1 and #2 lacked agreements with the persons designated by a parents to whom the children may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Wrote please see Emergency contact Form for designated people the child can be released to. |
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| 2021-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent filled in all physician and insurance information completely with address ie town, state and zip code, with phone numbers. |
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| 2021-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the parents' full work address and phone number. The file of child #4 lacked an emergency contact form with the parents' full work address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents filled out missing work addresses that weren't complete, included state and zip codes and phone numbers on emergency forms. |
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| 2021-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent signed emergency contact forms with the written consent for medical care. |
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| 2021-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.133(4) - Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(4) Description: Locked Noncompliance Area: Observed in the young toddler room, Butt Paste brand diaper cream labeled for child #5 with an expiration date of 7/21. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We disposed of the expired butt paste. |
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| 2021-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent signed the portion of the emergency form that states first aide and cpr and medical care may be administered. This section is easily missed. |
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| 2021-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #5 with a start date in care with children of 10-9-21, had documentation of completing Health and Safety training on 1-9-22. Therefore, it was completed more than 90 days from the start date. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #5 removed from work and will not return until training is complete and sent to cert rep. But will watch dates more closely to maintain compliance with state regulations. |
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| 2021-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The files of staff #1 and #2 lacked 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 letters of recommendation were verified and were collected. Director called references to verify that the staff person had over the 2500 hours needed to work with children. And staff obtained two letters of recommendation from non-family members. |
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| 2021-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed in the infant room rest equipment for children #1 and #2 had loose sheets posing a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We purchased and daily use sheet straps/clips on sheets that were loose. |
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| 2021-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #7 with a start date in care with children of 2-2-21, lacked documentation of completing Mandated Reporter training timely due to the fact the document on file was dated 12-18-21. Therefore, completed more than 90 days from start date. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Training was completed but not in the time needed to ensure compliance. |
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| 2021-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 with a start date in care with children of 12-13-21 lacked a PA State Police clearance and the report for the National Sex Offender Registry. The file of staff #3 with a start date in care with children of 2-15-21 lacked the report for the National Sex Offender Registry. The file of staff #4 had a Child Abuse clearance for the purpose of volunteer rather than employment. The file of staff #7 had Child Abuse clearances more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 6-24-15 and 11-29-21. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) staff have clearances on file but were out of date for compliance date or we applied for clearances if they were misplaced. We thought we had a provisional hire waiver which would have allowed some of the clearances to be obtained later. We obtained clearances for employment on file and not for volunteers if they are an employee |
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| 2021-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.35(e) - 46 or more children- additional group sups | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(e) Description: 46 or more children- additional group sups Noncompliance Area: Upon review of staff files, it was determined the facility did not have the required number of Group Supervisors employed based on the fact there are 11 Assistant Group supervisors and 1 director with 78 enrolled children and present at one time. Correction Required: In a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled, a group supervisor is required for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We hired a Group Supervisor, with a Bachelor's degree in Education. We had a second person with a Bachelor's degree in Human Services but we were awaiting her clearances. We thought we had a provisional hire waiver, when she was hired but we did not have one at that time. We also were under the impression that the director could act as both Director and Group Supervisor. |
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| 2021-12-16 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: The files of staff #2, #4, #6, and #7, all identified as Assistant Group Supervisors, lacked documentation to support the position due to the fact there was not proof of 2500 hours' of experience. 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 following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Verified all staff experience verbally with references or prior employment. We also included education/college credits in files to use as experience. |
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| 2021-10-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 10/15/21 the preschool child care space was observed having 10 preschool children being supervised by 2 staff who were unable to identify the names of all 10 children in care. Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We had two newer staff in our preschool class because several staff were out sick. We have started writing children's names on a white board for new staff. We also make sure each staff person is responsible for their ratio of children in each class. |
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| 2021-10-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 10/15/21 a mixed ratio of 4 young and 9 older toddlers was observed in the same childcare space supervised by 3 staff exceeding the maximum group size of 10 toddlers. Correction Required: 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have separated all of our 1 and 2 year olds. We now have a class for each age group. One year olds have a class and our 2 year olds have a classroom. If we need to combine 1 year olds with 2 year olds, we go by the youngest child's age at all times. |
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