Grace Point Learning Center-ephrata
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The Executive Director and office staff have caused the entire drain of this center to be clogged. It is clearly more important that office members associate only with each other and act as though they are the most important, never mind how hard the teachers work. Also, anonymity does not exist here, so if you think that it does- you're sorely mistaken.
The daycare teachers genuinely care about the children despite obstacles that they are subjected to due to lack of communication.
Children constantly being shifted from their own classroom to another due to staffing is extremely dangerous and counterproductive for the children. Having older children combined with Preschool age causes nothing but issues as the older children bully the younger children and despite the concerns being brought forward to the Office, nothing is done although constantly being told it will be addressed and rectified.
The office staff is all gossip and ZERO professionalism. While the teachers are amazing and do everything to ensure your child is well cared for... Be VERY WAREY sending them here. It's ONLY AND ALL about your money, otherwise, they couldn't give a crap in the dark. Numerous parents have removed their children because they do not feel that their children are anything more than a tuition payment. Confidentiality does not exist, and issues when brought to the office staff’s attention are swept under the rug.
There are NUMEROUS violations that I have heard about from employees that are simply hidden and not dealt with or resolved.
Hearing about the number of staff that have left in the last two years is completely astonishing, and the turnaround is ridiculous for a licensed center.
There are numerous centers within the area that are much more professional and better equipped to care for your child(ren) and it would be in your best interest to look ANYWHERE else.
This daycare sucks.... The director is a rude hypocrite who
Hides behind the cross... She is fast to point the finger at others,
But when she is under fire puts blame on good people. Do not entrust ur child to
These monsters...
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About the Provider
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
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: Pieces of rubber mulch (diameter of less than 1 inch) were observed on the toddler playground. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Room 115 - Plastic bags were observed in the bottom of the cubbies in an area accessible to toddlers. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Pieces of rubber mulch that were less than a diameter of 1 inch were removed from the toddler playground on 6/5/26. The plastic bags were removed. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: The daily schedule was not posted in room 115 and in room 107. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The daily schedule was posted in room 115 and 107 on 6/5/26. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #2 did not include the date of the child's admission. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) Child #2's admission date was added to the agreement on 6/5/26. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(6) - Parent home/work address, phone/Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(6) Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information on file for child #1 did not include the enrolling parent's work address, and the child's health insurance policy number. The emergency contact information on file for child #2 did not include the child's health insurance and policy number. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 has left the program for the summer. Upon return, we will ensure that we receive the parent's work address and health insurance policy number. Child #2's health insurance policy number was added on 6/5/26. |
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| 2026-06-05 | 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: The health assessment on file for staff person #6 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 person #6 will receive a new health assessment on 6/10/26 and ensure that it included an examination for communicable diseases. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) - Emergency plan/Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) Description: Emergency plan/Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The emergency plan and the emergency plan parent letter did not include accommodations for toddlers. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. 3270.27a5 - 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.) The emergency plan and emergency plan parent letter will include accommodations for toddlers, |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Emergency drills were conducted in October of 2024 and subsequently more than 12 months later in May of 2026. 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.) Emergency drills will be planned every 3-4 months to ensure compliance. |
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| 2026-06-05 | 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: Disclosure statements on file for staff persons #1, #2, and #5 were signed/dated by the applicant, but were not signed by the "witness" until a few days later. Upon beginning work in the facility, the record for staff person #4 did not contain an applicable out-of-state sex offender registry check as required under the CPSL. The check has since been obtained. Upon beginning work in the facility, the record for staff person #5 did not contain completed a completed NSOR certificate as required under the CPSL. The staff person was observed working with children. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility until complete clearances are on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons #1, #2, and #5 sign/dated their disclosure statement and it was witnessed on the same day. This was corrected on 6/8/26. Staff Person #5 received their NSOR on 5/29/26 and it was recorded in their file on 6/8/26. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 is serving as an assistant group supervisor at the facility and was observed working alone in a room with children. The staff person's record included documentation of a high school diploma. The record did not include documentation of 2,500 hours (2 years) of child care experience or any other education to document the staff person is qualified as an assistant group supervisor. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at § 3270.36(b)(1-5). (1) A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. (2) A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, including 600 or more hours of secondary training described in § 3270.31(c) (relating to age and training). (3) A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. (4) A high school diploma or a general education development certificate and completion of a post-secondary training curriculum described in § 3270.31(c). (5) A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #3 received clarifying documentation for over 9000 hours working as a paraprofessional for Cocalico School District. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Hand sanitizer was observed mounted on the walls at child height and on portable stands in various locations throughout the child care hallways. 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.) Hand sanitizers mounted on walls and on portable stands will be removed. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: Hydrangeas were observed within reach of the preschool playground. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hydrangeas will be removed. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the telephone in room 217. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were posted by the telephone in room 217 on 6/11/26. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kits in rooms 113 and 107 did not include tweezers. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tweezers were added to the first aid kits in room 113 and 107 on 6/5/26. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Ceiling tiles in the hallway outside of the gym and kitchen area were observed to have significant water stains and were bulging from water damage. Landscape fabric had surfaced above the mulch on the preschool playground, posing a tripping hazard. Areas of the wood along the base of the shed on the young toddler playground were soft and disintegrating. The ceiling ventsin the kangaroos room were dusty. 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.) Ceiling tiles in the hallway outside the gym will be replaced by 7/31/26 or before. Landscape fabric on the preschool playground will be trimmed and mulch will be added on or before 7/31/26. Wood along the bottom of the shed in the toddler playground will be reinforced to prevent any hazards. The ceiling tiles/vents in the kangaroo room will be cleaned on or before 7/31/26. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: Room 113 - A handwashing sign was not posted in the bathroom. (CORRECTE ON SITE) Room 125 - Handwashing signs were not posted in the bathroom and at the sink. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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 in the bathroom in room 113 and 115 in the bathroom and at the sink on 6/5/26. |
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| 2026-06-05 | 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: According to the log on file at the time of inspection, the fire detection system was tested on 1/2/26 and subsequently 38 days later on 2/9/26. The system was tested on 3/30/26 and subsequently 31 days later on 4/30/26. 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. To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire detection system will be tested every 30 days and recorded on the fire drill log. |
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| 2025-12-04 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-10-29 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: On 11/6/25 it was verified through staff interview that a staff person 1 aggressively told a child (age 2) to take a nap, flopped them onto their cot on their belly, and then moved a child to a chair and scolded them until they were extremely upset because they would not take a nap. 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.) Staff person one was suspended from the time of the complaint on 10/28/25 until the internal investigation was completed on 10/29/25, at which time the staff person was terminated. All staff received training from administration on promoting developmentally appropriate practice at the November 2025 staff meeting. |
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| 2025-10-29 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(d) - No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(d) Description: No harsh language Noncompliance Area: On 11/6/25, it was verified through staff interview that a staff person 1 aggressively told a child (age 2) to take a nap and scolded them in a harsh manner until they were extremely upset and had to be removed from the classroom by another teacher to calm down. Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person one was suspended from the time of the complaint on 10/28/25 until the internal investigation was completed on 10/29/25, at which time the staff person was terminated. All staff received training from administration on communicating with children and what to do when they are feeling frustrated at the November 2025 staff meeting. |
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| 2025-07-03 | Incident Investigation | 3270.21/3270.76 - General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.76 Description: General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 6/26/25, a large wooden platform/stage fell on a child causing them to break their leg. The platform was leaning against a wall in the gym and was unstable enough to fall when the child jumped into it. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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.) Visible hazards will be immediately removed from the facility so they may not pose a threat to the health and safety of the children. Teachers and director will complete checks daily to make sure walls, floors, ceilings, and other surfaces are in good repair. |
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| 2025-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: On 6/5/25, it was observed that there was insufficient surfacing under the embedded equipment on the preschool/school age playground. Depth of surfacing (rubber mulch) measured approximately 4 inches. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mulch will be ordered to provide an adequate depth to meet the requirement. We will monitor the depth of the mulch bi-weekly to see if it needs to be raked to give enough depth under the fall zones. |
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| 2025-06-05 | 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: On 6/5/25, it was observed that staff health assessments were not updated every 24 months. Staff person 1 had a health assessment on file that expired on 7/30/24 that was not updated until 8/20/24. Staff person 2 had a health assessment on file that expired on 5/31/25 that had not been updated. 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 will have a health assessment within 12 months before being hired. Staff will undergo health assessments every 24 months after being hired. |
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| 2025-06-05 | 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: On 6/5/25, it was observed that outlet covers were missing in areas used by children 5 years of age or younger. 2 outlet covers were needed in the gym. CORRECTED ON SITE. 1 outlet cover was missing in the hallway by the kitchen door. CORRECTED ON SITE. 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.) Electrical outlets that are accessible to children 5 years of age or younger will have protective receptacle covers. |
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| 2025-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 6/5/25, it was observed that 3 ceiling tiles in the Honeybee classroom were stained due to water damage. 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 facility maintenance team will investigate the source of the leak and make the necessary repairs. In the meantime, the ceiling tiles will be replaced. |
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| 2024-06-10 | 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: On 6/10/24, it was observed that there were torn nap mats in the Teddy Bear and Cougar classrooms. 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.) Mats removed from classroom. |
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| 2024-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a) Description: Written plan Noncompliance Area: On 6/10/24, it was observed that the daily schedule was not posted in the school age classroom. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Daily schedule was updated and posted in classroom |
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| 2024-06-10 | 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: On 6/10/24, it was observed that the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Ducks, Chipmunks, Beavers, Honeybees, School Age, Cougars, Bunny, Lamb, and Kangaroo classrooms. 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.) Made new transportation sheets, and posted in each classroom |
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| 2024-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: On 6/10/24, it was observed that the inhaler for child 13 was expired and had been administered to the child 3 times after the expiration date on the medication. 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.) Stopped using current inhaler, and updated the parents and they brought in a new inhaler. |
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| 2024-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: On 6/10/24, it was observed that signed parental consent for administration of a medication, (an epi pen), for child 13 was not available. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We updated the med log with parents |
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| 2024-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(iv) - Amount to administer | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7)(iv) Description: Amount to administer Noncompliance Area: On 6/10/24, it was observed that the medication log for child 10 did not include the dosage amount. Correction Required: A medication log shall include the amount of medication administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We corrected the dosage amount on the paperwork. |
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| 2024-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(v) - Date of administration | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7)(v) Description: Date of administration Noncompliance Area: On 6/10/24, it was observed that the medication loge for child 10 and 11 did not include the dates for administration. Correction Required: A medication log shall include the date of administration. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We had parents update the medication logs. |
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| 2024-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(vi) - Time of administration | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7)(vi) Description: Time of administration Noncompliance Area: On 6/10/24, it was observed that the medication log for child 10 and 12 did not include times for administering the medication. Correction Required: A medication log shall include the time of administration. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We updated medication logs with parents. |
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| 2024-06-10 | 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: On 6/10/24 at 10:45 AM, it was observed that there was a lunch stored on top of the cubbies which contained yoghurt which should have been refrigerated. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Packed lunch did have an ice pack in it, however it will be directly placed in fridge next time. |
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| 2024-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: On 6/10/24, it was observed that staff person 2 did not have two references attesting to their suitability to work with children. Only 1 letter could be considered a reference while the other only showed documentation of experience and did not provide a reference. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We asked the staff member to get another reference. |
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| 2024-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: On 6/10/24, it was observed that staff person 1 had pediatric first aid/CPR training on file that was expired. No documentation of a current training was available. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Scheduled CPR Class for 6/12/24 |
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| 2024-06-10 | 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: On 6/10/24, it was observed that protective outlet covers were missing. An uncovered outlet was observed in the Teddy Bear room in the reading corner. Uncovered outlets were observed in the Bunny classroom on the surge protector in the corner opposite the windows. An uncovered outlet was observed in the Chapel under the shelf on the column. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Put outlet covers on all missing receptacles. |
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| 2024-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On 6/10/24 it was observed that toxics were accessible to children. Aquaphor was observed in a child cubby in the Chipmunk classroom. Hand sanitizer was observed to be accessible to children on a shelf in the Cougar classroom. 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.) Aquaphor was removed and put in locked storage immediately, and Hand Sanitizer was placed in cabinet away from children's reach. |
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| 2024-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: On 6/10/24 it was observed that there were toxic plants in the childcare space. A Fiddleleaf Fig was present on the windowsill in the Chipmunk classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE A Purple Shamrock was present on the windowsill in the school age classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plants removed immediately |
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| 2024-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.72(b) - Screened | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.72(b) Description: Screened Noncompliance Area: On 6/10/24, it was observed that the windows were open without screens present in the Teddy Bear classroom. Correction Required: Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Windows shut, and will remained shut until proper screens are repaired and put back in windows |
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| 2024-06-10 | 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: On 6/10/24, it was observed that the windows in the Kangaroo classroom could be opened more that 6 inches due to the chains limiting the window opening being broken. 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.) Notified maintenance that chain was broken, and they fixed it. |
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| 2024-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 6/10/24, it was observed that surfaces were in need of repair at the facility. The ceiling tiles in the Honey Bee classroom were observed to be water damaged. Peeling paint was observed in the Teddy Bear classroom by the sink in the classroom. The shed on the toddler playground was observed to be damaged along the base with holes and splintering wood. 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.) Ceiling tile was replaced Peeling paint was spackled and re-painted Holes were fixed on shed |
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| 2024-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.78/3270.113(a) - Lighting/Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.78/3270.113(a) Description: Lighting/Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 6/10/24, it was observed to be to dark to see the children during nap time in the Beaver classroom. Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Told staff to open curtains to allow some light to be shown for visibility and proper supervision |
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| 2024-06-10 | 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: On 6/10/24, it was observed that the fire system had not been tested every 30 days. The fire system was tested on 4/19/24 and then on 5/30/24 which is a gap of more than 30 days. The fire system was tested on 9/15/23 and then on 10/31/24 which is a gap of more than 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.) Will test system every 30 days |
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| 2024-01-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: Continued non-compliance from 12/20/23. On 1/11/24, it was observed that the Teddy Bear classroom was out of ratio at 7:30 AM. 11 preschool and school age children were observed with staff person 1. Facility records showed that ratio was not met from 7:19 to 7:27 AM. 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). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 or any staff will have their walkie, and IPad available to call additional staff when we have a parent waiting that would put the classroom over ratio. Students may not enter the room until another staff member is present. |
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| 2023-12-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 12/20/23, it was observed that staff person 1 was unable to name all of the children in their primary group. Staff person was responsible for 9 preschool age children at the time but could only name 7 due to the other 2 children's primary group care cards being broken and not with the staff person. 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.) The teachers will remain on top of the children who enter the classroom by utilizing their tag system and name to face. |
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| 2023-12-20 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52 Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 12/20/23, it was observed that the Teddy Bear classroom was out of ratio at 7:45 AM. Staff person 1 was observed with 24 school age and preschool age children. Required ratio for this age group should have been 1 adult for every 10 children. Staff person 1 had 14 additional children in their care. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have enforced parents to stick to their contracted schedules, and teachers are to have parents wait in the hallway if that child would put them over their ratio. Teachers are to utilize Brightwheel and their walkies to communicate that they have students waiting and need another teacher in the room. |
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| 2023-12-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.61(h) - Exceeding Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(h) Description: Exceeding Capacity Noncompliance Area: On 12/20/23, it was observed that the measured capacity for the Teddy Bear classroom was exceeded. 24 children were observed in the classroom which has a measured capacity of 23. Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The capacity of the classrooms will not be exceeded. |
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| 2023-06-01 | 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: On 6/22/23, it was observed that the drawers used to store the children's play kitchen supplies were cracked, posing a pinching hazard. 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.) Removed bin, and then replaced with another. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: On 7/12/23, it was observed that staff person 1 did not have references on file. Staff person 1 had one reference and a 2nd letter that did not attest to their suitability to work with children. 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.) Corrected immediately by getting the correct reference for employee |
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| 2023-06-01 | 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: On 6/22/23, it was observed that an outlet was uncovered in the cougars classroom between the toy shelves. 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.) Added receptacle cover to outlet. |
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| 2023-06-01 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: On 6/22/23, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the Bunny and Lamb classrooms. Peeling paint was observed behind the entry door to the hallway in the Bunny classroom. Peeling paint was observed by the entry door to the hallway in the Lamb classroom. 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. 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 repaired and painted both walls in both classrooms. |
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| 2022-06-22 | 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: On 6/22/22, it was observed that there was equipment on site that was not in good repair. The Green/Orange foam block in the Bunny Room (Older Infants) was torn/frayed exposing the stuffing. The Log Cabin play structure on the Toddler playground was broken near the door. The red waffle blocks on the preschool playground were cracked causing potential pinch hazards. Torn nap mats were observed in the Teddy Bear (3's) and Honey Bees (4's) classrooms. 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 green/orange foam block in the Bunny room was removed and thrown out. The log cabin play structure was removed from the playground until it is able to be repaired. The red waffle blocks on the playground were thrown out. The torn nap mats in the Teddy Bear and Honeybee classrooms were removed, thrown out, and new ones purchased. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: On 6/22/22, it was observed that plastic bags were accessible to children under the age of 3 in the Ducks (young 2's) classroom in the unlocked storage closet. 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.) Plastic bags in the duck room were removed and made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: On 6/22/22, it was observed emergency contact information was not present with the children in care while outside in he Bunny (older infants) classrooms. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact information was placed in the first aid backpack and goes with the class whenever they leave the classroom. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.21/3270.76 - General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.76 Description: General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 6/22/22, it was observed that a blind cord was dangling down to within 2 feet of the floor in the Honey Bee (4's) classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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 blind cord was cut short so it wouldn't be accessible to children. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(e) - Emergency plan/Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(e) Description: Emergency plan/Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: On 6/22/22, it was observed that the facility emergency plan and parent letter did not have a lockdown procedure. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility's emergency plan was updated to include a lockdown and intruder plan. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: On 6/22/22, it was observed that staff persons 1 and 2 had been employed longer that 1 year and had not completed 12 training hours in the previous 12 months. 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 persons 1 and 2 are working on acquiring 12 hours of training. Staff and administration will maintain a tracking system and check it monthly to see how many hours of training each staff person has. |
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| 2022-06-22 | 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: On 6/22/22, it was observed that staff person 1 had been employed longer than 1 year and had not completed 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 #1 completed fire safety training on 6/23/22. |
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| 2022-06-22 | 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: On 6/22/22, it was observed that staff person 1 had been employed longer than 90 days and had not completed the Health and Safety training topics. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 completed 10 hours of health & safety training on 6/23/22. The administration will track training on a spreadsheet. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 6/22/22, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 1 had a FBI clearance on file for the Department of Education. Childcare staff are required to have a FBI clearance on file for the Department of Public Welfare. Staff person 1 had been employed longer than 90 days and had not completed Mandated Reporter Training. Mandated Reporter Training must be completed in the first 90 days. 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.) Staff #1 went to be fingerprinted for the DHS-required FBI clearance on 6/23/22. Staff person 1 will not work until correct clearance is on file. Staff person #1 completed their mandated reporting on 12/29/20. We now have a record of their updated training in her employee file. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On 6/22/22, it was observed that diaper rash creams (toxics) were accessible to children (older infants) in the Bunny classroom under the unlocked changing table. 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 new lock was placed on the changing table. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: On 6/22/22, it was observed that there was an unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner in the Cougar classroom above the changing table. 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.) New cleaners were purchased that have the labels on the bottles for all the classrooms. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: On 6/22/22, it was observed that fire drills were not conducted every 60 days. The most recent fire drill was held on 4/20/22. A fire drill would have been due on 6/20/22 and had not been held at the time of the visit. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director and designated staff persons created a fire drill schedule to do every 30 days. A fire drill was conducted on 06/29/22. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: On 6/22/22, it was observed that proof of purchase for the fire detections system was unavailable. Provider is required to maintain proof of purchase for their fire detection system. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director signed an attestation statement saying the system was purchased around the Spring of 2001. |
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| 2021-11-23 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: On 11/23/21, staff person 1 informed staff person 2 that they slapped child 1 on the hand because they had pushed another child. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member 1 was removed from the classroom and terminated. |
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| 2021-11-23 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: On 11/23/21, staff person 1 informed staff person 2 that they slapped child 1 on the hand because they had pushed another child. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. ***TIERED LIS: The legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding appropriate discipline of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Our Assistant Director will take the class ¿Infant - Toddler Care: Guiding Behavior¿ (K2.13C3) and our Director will take the class ¿Preschool Foundations: Nurture Interactions and Guide Behavior¿ (K2.13C3). Both of these classes are through Better Kid Care. They will be completed by 1/3/2022. The Directors will use the 1/3/2022 staff meeting to begin the discussion on appropriate discipline. We will then assign all staff to complete the trainings. ITC staff will complete ¿Infant - Toddler Care: Guiding Behavior¿ and the Preschool staff will complete ¿Preschool Foundations: Nurture Interactions and Guide Behavior.¿ These will be completed by 1/31/2022. During the February staff meeting (date yet to be determined) there will be a time for all staff to reflect on what they learned from the training. They will each write three goals in regards to what they learned and how they can change. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the preschool, Honeybee, room and in the infant, Lamb, room that the refrigerators used to store items for the children in care did not contain an operable thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operational thermometers will be placed in refrigerators to ensure it is maintaining a temp of 45 degrees F or below. Two new thermometers were replaced in the Lamb and Honeybee room and checked for accuracy. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Agreement on file for child #2 did not contain 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.) A child's date of admission will be on their agreements. The date was added to Child #2's agreement form. Child #2 is no longer enrolled. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Chipmunk room that an emergency contact form was not present for a child receiving care in that space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact information on the children will be present in the child care space. The Chipmunk room received the missing emergency contact information immediately. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for child #1 and #2 did not contain written documentation regarding the review of the child's immunized status according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.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.) The children's files will include a review of their immunization status to include the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1's family provided a letter explaining they decline the vaccination. Child #2 withdrew before we could receive an explanation. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(3) - Physical examination/Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Health assessment on file for staff person #8 did not contain documentation of an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the health assessment on file for staff person #3 did not contain verification of the completion of a physical examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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 will have a completed health assessment on file. Staff #8 was removed from caring for children until her physician fixed the error of having a communicable disease. She returned the next day. Staff #3 was removed from caring for children until her physician faxed a completed health assessment the next day. We will be utilizing a checklist and a second administrator to verify staff files for accuracy and completeness. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #1, hired 8/31/20, did not contain a PA State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, or out of state clearances as required under the CPSL. File for staff person #2, hired 8/21/20, did not contain a Child Abuse Clearance or the NSOR verification certificate. File for staff person #3, hired 9/8/2020, did not contain a PA State Police Clearance or the NSOR verification certificate. File for staff person #4, hired 1/27/2020, did not contain the NSOR verification certificate. File for staff person #6, hired 8/28/2020, did not contain a PA State Police Clearance. File for staff person #7, hired 8/18/2020, did not contain a PA State Police Clearance, a Child Abuse Clearance, or the NSOR verification certificate. 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. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, 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.) A staff file will include criminal clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance, and disclosure statement. All staff found not compliant were removed from caring for children until their clearances were turned in. Staff person #4 has been removed from DHS position of child care and will not be allowed to return until NSOR certificate is received. Moving forward, we will institute checklists and due dates to assist in complying with the regulations. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Files for staff person #1, #5, and #6 did not contain acceptable documentation of the education level listed on file. Each staff person's file contained a document showing the degree level only and did not contain a transcript or other documentation to verify what field was associated with that degree in order to verify that the staff met the qualifications for the positions in which they were performing. File for staff person #7 did not contain verification of experience that would be required to meet the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which they were performing. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A staff file will include acceptable verification of experience, education, or training. All staff found not compliant have returned verification of hours and/or transcripts. We will be having two administrators verify staff files in the future to ensure accuracy. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the preschool, Butterfly, room that outlet covers were missing from the power strip that was plugged into the electrical outlet. 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.) Receptacle covers will be placed in the electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. The plug was replaced immediately. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.103 - Locked or inaccessible/Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the toddler, Duck, room that deodorant spray and small objects less than 1 inch in diameter such as a small bounce ball and marker lids were in the drawers accessible to children and plastic bags were observed in the cubby area and on the small cabinet accessible to mouthing children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. 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.) Any toxic materials will be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. The items observed in the Duck room were immediately relocated to a space inaccessible to children. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the upstairs preschool and school age rooms that several of the modifications previously installed to prohibit those windows from opening 6 inches or fewer were broken, which now allowed these windows 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.) Windows and doors that open directly to the outdoors that are above the ground floor will have limitations from opening more than 6 inches. Chains and screens will be replaced and inspected monthly during our site safety review. |
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| 2020-10-26 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Honeybee room that tape was missing from the first aid kit. It was observed in the Duck room that scissors and tweezers were missing from the first aid kit. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tape, soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, scissors, and disposable gloves will be included in the first-aid kits. Tape was added to the Honeybee room's first-aid kit. Scissors and tweezers were added to the Duck's first-aid kit. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Cougar toddler room that a small pillow was ripped, and removed immediately, and the large pillows used by children to sit on were dirty. It was observed in the Chipmunk toddler room that the large pillows used by children to sit on were dirty. It was observed in the older infant room that the high chairs used by children were unclean. 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 pillows in center were either cleaned or replaced. High chairs in older infants were cleaned. Moving forward, all toys and play equipment will be clean and in good repair and unbroken. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Chipmunks and Ducks toddler rooms that plastic bags containing wipes were accessible in children's cubbies. It was observed in the chapel closet that multiple objects less than 1 inch in diameter were accessible to mouthing children. It was observed in the Beaver toddler room that a closet containing plastic bags and small toy bugs less than 1 inch in diameter were accessible to mouthing children. 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.) Wipes in all infant/toddler classrooms are out of children's reach. Locks were replaced/installed in chapel and Beaver room closet. Moving forward, all small objects and plastic bags will be kept out of reach of children. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the caf that there was no thermometer in the refrigerator that is used for children. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Thermometer was put in refrigerator. Moving forward, we will always have a thermometer in all refrigerators used by learning center. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the school age room that there was not a full current daily schedule posted. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An AM SACC schedule was posted. Moving forward, a full SACC schedule will always be posted. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for child #2 contained a physical conducted on 4/2018, therefore an updated physical conducted within the last 12 months was not found on file at facility. 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.) Updated physical on file. Moving forward updated physicals will always be kept on file. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the medication for child #1 was received and stored without being in its original container. It was later observed that the medication was sent home the same day. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medication was sent home same day. Moving forward, all medications will only be accepted and stored in original containers. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the current written consent on file for the medication at facility for child #2 is expired. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medication form was updated. Moving forward all written consent for administration of medications/special diet will have up to date info. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Honeybee preschool age room that a power strip was plugged into the wall and the outlets on the power strip were left uncovered. 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.) Outlets were covered with receptacle covers. Moving forward - all outlets will have covers at all times. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the caf that cleaning supplies were under the sink accessible to children. It was observed in the chapel that hand sanitizer was accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lock was installed in caf on cupboard with cleaning supplies. Hand sanitizer was moved out of reach. Moving forward, cleaning supplies and other toxic materials will always be kept out of reach of children. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed on the second floor that the following rooms: Kangaroo, Honeybee, and the Butterfly room, had windows that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children but were not constructed or modified to limit their opening to 6 inches or less. 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.) Heavier chains were installed on windows. Moving forward, there will be no windows on 2nd floor with more than 6 in of an opening. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Chipmunk toddler room that there was a hole in the floor on the left rear side of the room causing the tile in that area to not be in good repair. It was observed in the Starlight preschool room that the blinds contained strings which were not secured posing a visible choking hazard. It was observed in the Kangaroo room that covered tubes with screws were sticking out 1-2 inches from the wall in multiple locations on both sides of the room causing a visible 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.) Chipmunk room - moved furniture to cover hole until maintenance can permanently fix tile. Starlights - installed hooks to keep strings out of reach. Kangaroo - installed foam covers on all tubes. Moving forward, all floors, walls, ceilings and surfaces will be kept in good repair and free from hazards. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the Cougar toddler room, chipped paint was observed on the wall behind the diaper garbage can. 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.) Wall behind garbage can was repaired. Moving forward, there will be no peeled or damaged paint/plaster indoors or outdoors. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the glass doors leading from the Starlight preschool room to the outdoor play space did not contain a visual strip or other visual identifying marker. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Installed window clings on both doors in Starlights. Moving forward, we will always have window clings on glass doors. |
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| 2019-09-05 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the men's bathroom by the caf, which is used by children in care, did not have a hand washing sign posted. 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.) Hand washing signs were hung in bathroom. Moving forward, hand washing signs will be hanging in every bathroom by every sink area. |
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| 2019-08-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that staff person #1 changed a child's diaper and did not wash their hands between diaper changes. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member was instructed as to proper hand washing procedures and required to take health and safety training. Moving forward the staff will always wash their hands between each diaper change. |
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| 2019-08-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Duck room that a disinfectant spray was on the counter in the bathroom accessible to the children while washing their hands. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cleaning materials were moved and stored out of reach and the staff member was instructed as to proper procedures and required to take health and safety training. Moving forward the staff will always hang cleaning materials out of reach of children during diaper changes, and keep it locked away while they are not using it. |
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| 2019-05-07 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Cougar room that plastic bags were under the sink in the classroom and in the bathroom accessible to mouthing children. 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.) All plastic bags were removed from the stated areas and placed in secure cabinets. Moving forward the staff will never have plastic bags or other similar objects in areas where the children have access to them. |
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| 2019-05-07 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #2 contained a health assessment but did not contain written report of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction Required: 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.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 was terminated on 5/17/19 however we have received proof of TB. Moving forward office staff will always have TB results in the employee's file before allowing them to interact with children. |
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| 2019-05-07 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 was terminated on 5/17/19. Staff person #1 obtained references. Moving forward, the office will always have references in employee file before allowing them in a classroom. |
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| 2019-05-07 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 was hired on 04/22/19, and no DHS FBI clearance or verification of applying for the DHS FBI clearance was found on file at facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.) Provider placed staff member on suspension on 5/7/19 and ultimately terminated employment on 5/17/19 due to their failure to submit requested paperwork after several requests. Moving forward the office will always have the proper documents necessary for FBI fingerprinting before allowing the employee in a classroom. |
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| 2019-05-07 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 and #2 are being used as assistant group supervisors and verification of two year's experience was not found on file for either staff person, and high school diploma or GED was not found on file for staff person #2. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 employment was terminated and Staff #1 all documentation obtained. Moving forward the office will always have documented proof of hours before allowing the employee to be left alone with children. |
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| 2019-05-07 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Teddy Bear room, where children under the age of 5 receive care, an outlet cover was missing from the outlet. 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.) An outlet cover was put on outlet immediately during inspection. The staff were reminded of the importance of this safety measure, they will continue to hand in site safety reviews every month. The office staff will also be doing weekly checks to ensure constant site safety. |
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| 2019-05-07 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.72(c) - Good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Cougar room that two of the metal screens on the window were ripped and not in good repair. Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Maintenance removed broken screens and ordered replacements. The windows are not being opened until they have a proper screen. Moving forward, the staff will check screens every week for tears and account for this on the site safety review. |
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