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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked orange lid in the pre-k room. There was a green cracked truck in the preschool room. There was a broken white lid in the playground. There were 13 broken gigant legos in the Nature zone room. There was a broken dustpan in the OT room. There was a garbage can with a broken lid in the YT room, a broken ice cream truck toy and a stuff animal with ripped clothes in the YT 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.) (took out)**2/9(dust pan& garbage can delivered) Director threw away all of the broken items while inspector was present. We replaced the garbage can and dust pan and have reordered those :) |
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| 2026-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: The cots in the infant room were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We had labels on our door of the children's picture for cribs & cots but not a specific list. |
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| 2026-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a prescription medication Zyrtec for child #1. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator was able to get parent to sign a separate medlog for the Zyrtec specifically that evening which is now on file. |
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| 2026-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: Staff # 2 did not wash the child's hands after diapering. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff after instructed washed child's hands in presence of the inspector as age was asked. |
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| 2026-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 lacked verification of childcare experience. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 had a text from previous person that she did babysitting and nannying for 10 years. As they are out of state. |
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| 2026-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: There was an uncovered protective outlet in the preschool room accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. There was an uncovered protective outlet in the YT room accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director put outlet cover into uncovered outlets within the YT & Preschool classroom while inspector was present. |
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| 2026-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: There were a Cera Ve healing ointment, an Aquaphor healing ointment and a Cera Ve SA cream label "keep out of reach of children." accessible to children on top of the paper towel holder in the preschool bathroom. There were 8hr Arthritist Pain Relief pills and a Febreze can label "keep out of reach of children." accessible to children on top f the table in the kitchen area. There were Raid, disinfecting wipes, Clorox, Calgon water softener and a Bissell clean and refresh label "keep out of reach of children." accessible to children unlocked under the kitchen 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.) A. To fix the problem with the Cera Ve & Aquaphor in the K-readi bathroom, Kreadi teacher put up in a lock box on a shelf making it inaccessible to the tallest kid. The 8 hour arthritis pain relief pills & febreeze can was put up and out of reach within the staff room in presence of the inspector. The raid, disinfecting wipes, clorox & calgon water softener and bissel cleaner was all under the kitchen sink and Director put a child proof lock on the cabinet in presence of the inspector. |
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| 2026-01-23 | 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: There was a damaged plaster spot on the OT room ceiling. There was brown peeling paint all along the window frames facing the playground. There was a bouncer dog toy with red peeling paint in the Nature Zone room. 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.) Owner has instructed Landlord to come have it refixed/painted. |
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| 2025-08-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The back of a wooden shelf in between the YT room and the Nature zone was cracked. There was hole on the wooden board that supports the crib mattress. There were 2 damaged mattresses with exposed foam in the infant room. There was a damaged rainbow mat with exposed foam in nature zone. 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.) Shelf has been repaired. |
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| 2025-08-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: The Motrin medication for child # 7 was expired. The medication expiration date was 2/25. The Tylenol medication for child # 2 was expired. The medication expiration date was 3/25. The Albuterol HFA 90 MCG medication for child # 3 was expired. The medication expiration date was 3/25. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medication has been discarded. |
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| 2025-08-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: There were 2 food containers on top of a desk in the preschool room that contained cheese, and lunch meat. There was a bin that contained yogurt on top of the desk in the preschool room. There was a lunch box that contained lunch meat on top of a shelf in the OT room. There was a container in the cubbies the that contained cheese in the YT room. 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.) Food items were immediately placed in the refrigerator. |
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| 2025-08-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 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.) Two non-family references have been added to staff #1 file. |
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| 2025-08-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 1 lacked training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. 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.) Emergency plan training was completed and documented in staff #1 file. |
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| 2025-08-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51 Description: Similar Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 8/27/25 approximately at 8:34 am staff #2 was observed caring for 11 PS children in the preschool room. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child was moved into a classroom that had a spot for ratio. All staff have been retrained on ratios and supervision. |
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| 2025-08-27 | 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: There was an uncovered electrical outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger by the pre-k room bathroom. 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 cover has been replaced in missing outlet. |
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| 2025-08-27 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: In the Infant room, there were three baskets that contained both sunscreen and baby food. 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.) Sunscreen was moved from basket and placed in a separate appropriate basket. |
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| 2025-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There were 2 cracked plastic bins one cracked green basket and a broken garbage can lid in Room #2. There were 2 cracked plastic bins one broken plastic drawer, a broken garbage can lid, a ripped fabric bin, a ripped large yellow foam block and 6 damage circle pillows in room # 1. 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.) All damaged items were fixed or thrown away at time of inspection. Garbage can was fully replaced. |
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| 2025-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: The cots in room # 2 were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cots were all relabeled at time of inspection. |
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| 2025-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: There was a crib with an infant child sleeping in the infant room, The crib was not at least 2 feet of space as required on three sides of other rest equipment and a jumping jungle while the equipment was in use. There were 2 cots in room # 2 that were not at least 2 feet of space required on three sides of a cot. 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.) Children/equipment were moved to appropriate spacing. |
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| 2025-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent provided address for designated pickup persons. Address was added to the emergency contact. |
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| 2025-01-15 | 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: Staff # 3 was observed working alone with 9 Preschool aged children. Staff # 3 lacked complete preservice training: Health and Safety training. The facility policy to identify the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment, lacked the child maltreatment statement. 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.) Staff was immediately moved and remained present with eligible staff member until training was completed on 1/16/2025. Policy was edited to contain Maltreatment Statement. |
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| 2025-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 1 contained a current health assessment dated 12/18/23. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 7/29/21. The file for staff # 2 contained a current health assessment dated 11/29/24. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 8/1/22. 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.) Health reports corrected at time of inspection. |
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| 2025-01-15 | 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: There was cheese and yogurt out of the refrigerator on top of the cubbies in room #2. There was cheese out of the refrigerator on top of the cubbies in room #1. 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.) Food was put in refrigerator at time of inspection. |
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| 2025-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The Certificate of Compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents was dated 4/3/23-4/3/24. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Current license was hung at time of inspection. |
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| 2025-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan lacked 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency plan was edited to add accommodations for children with special needs. |
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| 2025-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: The facility emergency plan was not reviewed at least annually. The last review was dated 12/15/23. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction was made and all staff were given the appropriate training for annual review with signatures collected. |
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| 2025-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff # 5 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training certificate is dated 1/5/24. 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.) Corrected at time of inspection. |
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| 2025-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 4 lacked a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Evaluation was completed for Director. |
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| 2025-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.72(c) - Good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(c) Description: Good repair Noncompliance Area: There was a damage window screen in the infant room. Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Landlord will fix screen and replace in window. |
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| 2025-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The rubber board in room # 1 under the window in the nature zone was pulling of the wall. 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.) Baseboard was reattached to the wall at time of inspection. |
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| 2025-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The sink in room #2, was clogged and not draining water properly. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Sink was fixed at time of inspection. |
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| 2025-01-15 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The operator was not maintaining a written log for testing the fire detection system every 30 days. 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.) System had been tested annually, professionally, prior to inspection. Fire alarms were tested at time of inspection and recorded. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space, a plastic door on a grill playset was observed to be cracked causing a sharp edge 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.) Toy grill was thrown away. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #2 lacked the fee amount to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fee amount was added and original edit was sent to parent. Copy of correction is on file for Child #2. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The files for Children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 lacked approved developmental assessments addressing the child's growth and development. The files contained Ages and Stages which are a screening tool and not an acceptable assessment. 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.) Approved evaluations have been completed for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked an address for one of the release persons listed. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Address for release person was added to Child #5 Emergency Contact form. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: An expired Neosporin ointment was observed in the medication bin in Classroom #3 (Infant Classroom). Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Expired Neosporin ointment was discarded. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.135(c) - Diapering area not used for food prep | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(c) Description: Diapering area not used for food prep Noncompliance Area: The sink that is being used to wash hands following diapering, making it a part of the diapering area, is also being used to prepare bottles in Classroom #3. Correction Required: The diapering area may not be used for food preparation or food service. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Water pitcher was brought to food preparation area. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Staff Person #7 lacked information related to an assessment for communicable diseases and the results and the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #7 had a physical and has an appointment with her doctor to get the state form filled out. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: Four unlabeled bottles were observed in the refrigerator in Classroom #3. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Bottles found in Classroom #3 were labeled. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The updates to the emergency contact forms and financial agreements for Children #1, #2, #3 and #4 exceeded 6 months between updates in November 2022 and November 2023 for Children #1, #3 and #4 and January 2023 and November 2023 for Child #2. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction was made on 11/21/23 at time of review for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #6 lacked verification of education to qualify them for a position at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) staff person #6 now has current college transcripts on file. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked two written, nonfamily references. The file for Staff Person #6 lacked one of their two written, nonfamily references. 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.) Both staff #1 & #6 now have their both nonfamily references on file |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Loose crib sheets were observed on the crib mattresses in the Classroom #3 (Infant Classroom). 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.) Crib sheets have been ordered and are expected to be delivered 2/5/24. Crib sheets will be replaced on all cribs. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility began operating on 11.21.2022. An emergency drill was not completed until 12.20.2023. This was not within 12 months of beginning operation. 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.) Correction was made on 12/20/23 at time of drill. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #4 lacked 9 of their 12 hours of child care training in their respective hire year. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) staff #4 is currently working on acquire her required training. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Persons #1, #2 and #6 lacked completion of their Pediatric First Aid and CPR training within 90 days of starting at the facility. The Pediatric First Aid and CPR training on file for Staff Person #1 was completed 163 days after starting. The Pediatric First Aid and CPR training on file for Staff Person #2 was completed 101 days after starting. The file for Staff Person #1 and #2 also lacked completion of the required health and safety training within 90 days of starting at the facility. The health and safety training for Staff Person #1 was completed 137 days after starting. The health and safety training for Staff Person #2 was completed 101 days after starting. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10) hire. Staff person #6 will have until 2.15.2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #6, staff person #6 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.) All trainings and clearance are now on file and current. Staff person #6 received the proper pediatric first aide cpr training the following day and is now on file |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a completed State Police Clearance at the time of review. A completed State Police Clearance was not on file until 1.29.24, 187 days after starting. The file for Staff Person #1 also lacked a NSOR certificate within 45 days of their provisional hiring. A completed NSOR was not on file until 134 days after starting. The file for Staff Person #1 also lacked a signed disclosure statement. Staff Person #1 was observed to be caring for children alone. The mandated reporter training on file for Staff Person #1 was not completed within 90 days of starting at the facility. The mandated reporter training was not completed until 132 days after starting. The file for Staff Person #3 lacked a NSOR certificate within 45 days of their provisional hiring. A completed NSOR was not on file until 57 days after starting. The file for Staff Person #6 lacked verification that they had been fingerprinted for their FBI clearance prior to starting. A completed FBI clearance was not on file until 120 days after starting at the facility. The updates to the mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff Person #5 exceeded 60 months between trainings on 5.24.18 and 7.27.23. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED 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 #1 disclosure state was signed in front of inspection on 1/29/2024; All other clearances are on file and current now. staff person #5 no longer works in the facility as of 1/12/24 |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A container of diaper cream was observed in an unlocked drawer in the changing table in the restroom in Classroom #1. The diaper cream was labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children. A small bottle of hand sanitizer was observed hanging from a child's bookbag in a cubby Classroom #2. A bottle of bleach water solution was observed on a desk in Classroom #3. Young Toddlers were observed in the classroom and the bottle was within reach. 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.) Misfitted lock was adjusted on unlocked drawer in restroom of Classroom #1. Hand sanitizer bottle found in Classroom #2 was removed from child's backpack and locked in teacher's desk until being sent home. Cleaner bottle found in Classroom #3 was moved to shelf out of reach of children. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: One window in Classroom #3 was observed be missing a window restriction allowing the window to open more than 6 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Window lock was attached to window frame allowing the window to only open 6 inches. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed on the fencing located on the right side in the outdoor play space. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Paint will be refreshed as weather permits. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility exceeded 30 days between smoke alarm testing on 12.1.23 and 1.11.24. 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.) Correction was made on 1/11/24 upon system test. |
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| 2023-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Two unlabeled rest mats were observed in the Toddler areas in Classroom #1. Two unlabeled sleeping bags were observed in Classroom #2. 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.) Rest mats from Classroom #1 and sleeping bags from Classroom #2 were labeled at time of inspection. |
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| 2023-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: A daily activities schedule was not posted in the Classroom #3 (Infants). Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Classroom schedule was posted in the Infant Room at time of inspection. |
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| 2023-02-16 | 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: The written emergency transportation plan was not posted in Classroom #1. 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.) Emergency Transportation Plan was posted in Classroom #1 at time of inspection. |
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| 2023-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.133(2) - Written instructions | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(2) Description: Written instructions Noncompliance Area: Written instructions from the physician were missing for an Albuterol Inhaler observed in the children's medication box in the office. Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Albuterol inhaler was sent home until proper documentation can be provided by the Physician. |
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| 2023-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, #4, #5 and #7 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 and #7 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (3270.31(f)(1-10). Facility Person #5 has not completed the following pre-service training prior to caring for children unsupervised (3270.31(f)(1-9). Staff Person #1 has not completed the following pre-service prior to caring for children unsupervised (updated 2022 1-hour health and safety training). Staff Person #7 has also not completed the following pre-service training (mandated reporter training). The facility lacked a policy on the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma as required by Federal Regulation. 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, #4, #5 and #7 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(s) available to supervise staff person #1, #4, #5 and #7, staff person #1, #4, #5 and #7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The "Policy for Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma" has been posted. New hires will be supervised until this training is completed. Staff #1, #4, #5 have completed necessary training and Staff #7 will be supervised until complete. |
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| 2023-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #2 and #4 lacked an initial health assessment and tuberculosis screening within 12 months prior to starting at the facility. The health assessment on file for Facility Person #4 was completed 56 days and the tuberculosis screening was completed 59 days after starting at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 is scheduled for health assessment and TB screening. Staff #4 was corrected at inspection and has current file pieces. |
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| 2023-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Facility Person #4 lacked information related to an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide childcare. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 is scheduled to have paperwork corrected by the Physician. |
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| 2023-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #7 lacked verification of education prior to starting at the facility. The file for Facility Persons #3 lacked verification of hours to qualify them for the position they were reported to be hired to perform. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #7 has verification of education on file. Staff #3 has verification of hours on file. |
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| 2023-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person's #6 and #8 lacked two written, nonfamily references. The file for Facility Person #7 lacked one of their two written nonfamily references. 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 #6, #8, will obtain two nonfamily references. Staff #7 will obtain one nonfamily reference. |
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| 2023-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The disclosure statements on file for Staff Person's #3, #6, #7 and #8 lacked a witness signature. Staff Person #9, a provisional hire who lacked a completed NSOR Certificate, was observed to be alone with children. The file for Staff Person #4 lacked a State Police Clearance that had been completed for employment purposes at the time of hire. The State Police Clearance accepted at the time of hire was completed for Volunteer purposes. A State Police Clearance for employment purposes was not on file until 49 days after starting at the facility. 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 #3, #6, #7, #8 disclosure statements have been signed by the original witness. Staff #9 has received the NSOR clearance and is on file. Staff #4 has completed the State Police clearance for Employment and is on file. |
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| 2023-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: A hand washing sign was missing from the toilet in the restroom in Classroom #2 Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Handwashing sign was posted during inspection. |
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| 2023-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility exceeded 30 days between testing the smoke alarms on 12.15.22 and 2.6.23. 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.) Violation 4 was corrected at time of inspection. The alarms were activated and observed to be operational. |
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| 2022-11-14 | Initial review | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan lacked continuity of operations in the aftermath of a disaster at the facility. 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.) Continuity of operations was added to the emergency plan. |
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| 2022-11-14 | Initial review | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the upper restroom between Classrooms #2 and #3 the door was observed to be damaged causing splintering wood. The bolts on the toilet on the right in Classroom #1 was observed to have large rounded screws exposed which could create a hazard to the children using the restroom. 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 door was repaired and the screws were cut down and protective caps were placed over them making them inaccessible. |
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| 2022-11-14 | Initial review | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: Hand washing signs were missing from a toilet and sink in the left restroom and from the toilet and the changing area in the right restroom in Classroom #1. A handwashing sign was also missing from the changing table and sink in Classroom #1. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Handwashing signs were posted at the areas. |
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| 2022-11-14 | Initial review | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked proof of purchase of the interconnected smoke detection system. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The existing interconnected smoke detection system was in place when Operator began a lease at the facility. The building owner did not have proof of purchase as the system was installed by the previous tenet. Operator has completed the attestation form. |
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