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Busy Bee Day Care Llc

Hazle Township, PA · Luzerne County
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1059 N Locust St, Hazle Township, PA 18202
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Capacity
70 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 455-9070
1059 N Locust St
Hazle Township, PA 18202
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Active License
License Number
CER-00247596
License Issued
Feb 22, 2026
Active Through
Feb 22, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 11

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Racist…. And you have no right to say nothing that bothers you because that is ridiculous… you ask to speak to the owner or manager and they call you back but another employee… horrible… they have preference inside with their own kids or family

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BUSY BEE DAY CARE LLC is a Child Care Center in HAZLE TOWNSHIP PA, with a maximum capacity of 70 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 5:45 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 5:45 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:45 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:45 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 5:45 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 5:45 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-13 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-11-06 Renewal 3270.76/3270.102(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.102(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 11/6/2024, the following was observed on the outdoor playground: Cracked wood with splinters exposed on the building and a plastic portable gate that was cracked in several areas leaving sharp edges exposed.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The areas with sharp wood on the building were covered with duct tape until a more permanent solution can be put in place. The plastic portable gate was disposed of. A new portable gate will be purchased for the playground.
2023-11-30 Renewal 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.152

Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. Review of the facility's diaper changing procedure was viewed. Staff # 2 was observed changing a diaper and after the change did not wash their hands or the child's hands.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Reviewed with staff procedure of diaper changing - wash both child and staff hands with soap and water - Gloves to be used one set while removing soiled diaper - then a clean glove when applying a clean diaper.
2023-11-30 Renewal 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. The facility's diaper changing procedure was observed. Staff # 2 was observed changing a child's diaper. After the diaper change, Staff # 2 did not clean the diaper changing surface.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Changing surface was reviewed with staff to cleanse surface after each and every diaper change with sanitizing solution. All staff changing diapers will continue to maintain procedure of clean surfaces at all times after each diaper change.
2023-11-30 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 1 had 6-hour health and safety topic training dated 12/2/18. As of 6/30/18, this 6-hour training no longer met the requirements for training of this regulation.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10). Any 6-hour health and safety training taken after 6/30/18 is no longer acceptable. Staff person # 1 will have until 12/19/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person # 1, staff person # 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 1 has obtained the 10 hour training to meet the requirement per regulation for health and safety.
2023-11-30 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the bathroom, the molding was missing in an area that exposed holes. The vent in the bathroom ceiling was also dusty. These areas were addressed with staff at the inspection.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Exposed hole in the bathroom wall was covered. No further openings noted. Bathroom vent cleaned and dust free. No visible hazards noted.
2023-03-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the outdoor play area, a climber that has two small pink slides, the tops of two yellow sides are cracked, broken and missing parts of the top. Also, on the climber with a green ladder, a step was cracked.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Presently and in the future toys, play equipment indoor or outdoors will be in good repair condition, free of any rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points. All bolts covered and remain free of splinters.
2023-03-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.152

Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's diaper changing process was viewed. Staff # 1 conducted two diaper changes. After both changes, Staff # 1 did not their hands or the child's hands.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Gloves are worn at all diaper changes. Presently and in the future hands are to be washed after diaper changes both by the employee and child. Continue hand washing before meals and after toileting. Discussed with employee also.
2023-03-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's diaper changing process was viewed. Staff # 1 conducted two diaper changes. After both changes, Staff # 1 did not clean the diaper changing surface after each diaper change.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All diaper changing surface will be cleaned with sanitizing solution. Discussed with employee also.
2022-11-28 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2021-11-30 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 1 had a state police clearance dated for 9/30/16 and this clearance was not updated until 10/27/21, a child abuse clearance dated for 10/18/16 and this clearance was not updated until 10/27/21, and an FBI clearance dated for 10/17/21 and this clearance was not updated until 11/1/21. The CPSL requires all clearances to be updated every 60 months.

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. The CPSL requires all staff to have current clearances and to ensure the clearances are updated every 60 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future, clearances will be initially obtained and updated as appropriate to the CPSL.
2020-09-03 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(d) - No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation a staff person reported to Cert rep that she did hear facility person #1 say to a child in a harsh tone "you're acting like a baby" and does sometimes raise her voice and yell at the school-age children

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Held staff meeting and staff were told now and in the future no staff person may ever use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of the care of children
2019-11-20 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The thermostat located in the refrigerator in the kitchen does not work

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will replace the thermostat in the kitchen so it can show that the refrigerator is at 45 degrees or less. Will check periodically to maintain.
2019-11-20 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was a wet outfit from a child having an accident laying out one end of the counter used to prepare bottles of formula. Containers of formula were located on the other end of the counter.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will make sure to keep all clothing and diapering items separate from where food and formula are being prepared. Will rinse and bag these items in future.
2019-11-20 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility persons #1, 2 and 3 are new hires and do not have documentation on file to verify that they have sent for the NSOR clearances. They must be removed from service until the NSOR clearances have been received.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons #1, 2 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until their NSOR clearances have been received and are on file at facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will remove facility persons #1, 2 and 3 from child care until the NSOR clearances have been received. Will make sure all new staff provide documentation to verify that the NSOR clearance has been sent for to meet the requirement.
2019-11-20 Renewal 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During inspection on 11/20/19 there were 13 children located in the preschool room getting ready for nap-time but were not on their mats with one staff person present. Children were still awake and walking around the room and some children were in line waiting to use the bathroom. A 2nd staff person was required.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ratios will be followed at all times. A 2nd staff person will stay in the room until the children are resting on their mats for nap-time.
2019-11-20 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The fencing located in the outdoor play space lifts off the ground on the left side leaving a gap big enough for a child to fit under the fence. Also there is various debris and garbage on the ground of the play yard.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the landlord put a board in place so children are not able to go under the fence and will maintain as necessary. Will clear the play yard of garbage and debris on a regular basis to maintain.
2018-11-14 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child files #1, 2, 3, ,4, 5 and 6 are missing the work, name, address and phone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact forms

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will immediately have the parents provide work information and make sure it is included on the emergency contact form from this point forward.
2018-02-22 Renewal 3270.102(f) - Indoor climbing- protective surface Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, OBSERVED A PIECE OF INDOOR CLIMBING EQUIPMENT OVER A BARE LAMINATE FLOOR.

Correction Required: Indoor play equipment for climbing shall be installed or used over a protective surface covering which does not interfere with the stability of the equipment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
DURING THE INSPECTION, OPERATOR PLACED RUGS UNDER CLIMBING EQUIPMENT. IN THE FUTURE, ALL INDOOR CLIMBING EQUIPMENT WILL BEOVER PROTECTIVE SURFACE COVERING..
2018-02-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CHILD #1 DOES NOT HAVE THE ADDRESS FOR RELEASE PERSON ON THE EMERGENCY INFORMATION FORM.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OPERATOR PLACED ADDRESSES FOR RELEASE PERSONS ON THE EMERGENCY FORM. IN THE FUTURE, OPERATOR WILL MAKE SURE THAT PARENTS COMPLETE THE ADDRESSES FOR RELEASE PERSONS WHEN CHILD BEGINS CARE.
2017-11-08 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: OBSERVED AN EXPOSED BOLT ON THE GATE TO THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OPERATOR COVERED EXPOSED BOLT WITH SILICONE DURING INSPECTION. OPERATOR WILL CHECK OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT FOR HAZARDSV REGULARLY AND MAKE ANY REPAIRS NEEDED.
2017-11-08 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: OBSERVED A PLASTIC BAG IN AN ACCESSIBLE CUBBY IN AN AREA WHERE YOUING AND LDER TODDLERS WERE IN CARE.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PLASTIC BAG WAS REMOVED IMMEDIATELY. OPERATOR WILL REVIEW WITH THAT THAT PLASTIC BAGS CANNOT BE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN STILL PUTTING THINGS IN THEIR MOUTHS.
2017-10-03 NS- Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(3) - Disposable nursers or parents Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING AN UNANNOUNCED MONITORING ON 10/3/17, A STAFF PERSON WASHED AND REUSED AN INFANT BOTTLE. THE FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A COMMERCIAL DISHWASHER. STAFF REPORTED THAT THE PARENT HAD ONLY SUPPLIED ONE.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers shall be used for infants unless bottles are provided by the parent or unless a commercial dishwasher is used by the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PRESENTLY AND IN THE FUTURE, NO STAFF PERSON WILL WASH OR REUSE ANY INFANT /CHILD BOTTLES. IF AT ANY TIME A CHILD OR INFANT DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH BOTTLES FOR THE HOURS AT THE FACILITY, BOTTLES WILL BE PURCHASED AND PROVIDED BY THE FACILITY AND GIVEN TO THE FAMILY TO BE USED BY ONLY THAT CHILD. REVIEWED COMPLIANCE WITH STAFF.
2017-09-07 NS- Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: OBSERVED TODDLERS SLEEPING ON COTS THAT DID NOT HAVE AT LEAST TWO FEET OF SPACE ON THREE SIDES. SPACE BETWEEN COTS WAS MEASURED FOR CONFIRMATION.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
AT ALL TIMES, NOW AND IN THE FUTURE, COTS-CRIBS-BEDS-MATS FOR RESTING PURPOSES, WHILE IN USE WILL MAINTAIN WILL MAINTAIN A 2 FOOT DISTANCE ON THREE SIDES BETWEEN REST EQUPIMENT. MEASURING YARD STICK PROVIDED FOR STAFF TO MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE. REVIEWED REGULATION WITH STAFF.
2017-08-07 NS- Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: OBSERVED 2 OUTLET COVERS MISSING IN AN ACCESSIBLE OUTLET IN THE OLDER TODDLER AREA OF THE LARGE CHILD CARE SPACE.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
ALL RECPETACLE COVERS WILL BE PLACED IN ELECTRICAL OUTLETS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN OUR FACILITY AT ALL TIMES AND CONTINUED IN THE FUTURE. ALL EMPLOYEES INSTRUCTED TO DO VISUAL ASSESSMENTS OF THEIR GROUPS AREA THROUGHOUT THE DAY TO MAINTIAIN SAFETY AT ALL TIMES.
2017-07-06 NS- Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(3)/3270.133(4) - Name on bottle/Locked Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: OBSERVED A TUBE OF DIAPER CREAM CONTAINING ZINC OXIDE IN AN OPEN DIAPER BAG THAT WAS HANGING ON A LOW HOOK IN THE TODDLER AREA OF THE LARGE CHILD CARE ROOM. THE TUBE DID NOT CONTAIN A CHILD'S NAME AND WAS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN THAT AREA.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
REMOVED DIAPER CREAM FROM DIAPER BAG-NAME APPLIED TO TUBE FOR IDENTIFICATION. ALLDIPARER BAGS PLACED ON SHELF INACCESSIBLE TO ALL CHILDREN. NOW AND IN THE FUTURE, ALL MEDICATIONS SHALL BE LABELED AND ADMINISTERED TO ONLY THAT CHILD INDICATED ON THE CONTAINER. MEDICATION SHALL BE STORED IN A LOCKED AREA OF OUR FACILITY OR IN AN AREA OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES. wILL CONTINUR IN THE FUTURE AS DESCRIBED IN THE CORRECTION.
2017-07-06 NS- Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: MEDICATION LOGS DO NOT CONTAIN A PARENT'S SIGNATURE INDICATING CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PARENT SIGNATURES ON ALL MEDICATION LOGS OF ADMINSITRATION OF SPECIAL DIET AND MEDICATIONS. NEW LOG FORMS IN USE NOW AND IN FUTURE.
2017-07-06 NS- Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: OBSERVED A BOTTLE OF WHITE OUT ON THE COUNTER NEAR THE SLIDING WINDOW IN THE LARGE CHILD CARE ROOM. AT LEAST ONE SCHOOL AGE CHILD WAS TALL ENOUGH TO REACH THE WHITE OUT. ALSO OBSERVED WHITE OUT ON THE DESK IN THE OFFICE WHICH IS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AS THEY ENTER OR LEAVE THE BUILDING. BOTH BOTTLES OF WHITE OUT ARE LABELED "KEEP AWAY FROM 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
ALL TOXIC MATERIALS AND CLEANING MATERIALS WILL BE KEPT IN AN AREA INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES NO AND IN THE FUTURE. WHITE OUT BOTTLES REMOVED FROM ALL AREAS.
2017-03-29 Unannounced Monitoring 20.71(a)(7) - Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 3/29/17, OBSERVED FACILITY PERSON #5 WORKING UNSUPERVISED IN THE INFANT ROOM WITH 4 CHILDREN IN CARE. DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, FACILITY PERSON #5 REPORTED TO REP THAT SHE IS EMPLOYED AS AN AIDE AND HAD NOT WORKED IN CHILDCARE BEFORE. UPON INSPECTION OF HER FILE, AN EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION FORM WAS FOUND DOCUMENTING OVER 2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE CARING FOR CHILDREN AND A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FOR FACILITY PERSON #5. FACILITY PERSON #5 REPORTED THAT THE PERSON WHO HAD SIGNED THE EXPERIENCE FORM AS THE PREVIOUS EMPLOYER WAS UNKNOWN TO HER AND THAT SHE HAD NOT PROVIDED THAT FORM TO THE OPERATOR. EXPERIENCE FORM IS INITIALED BY STAFF PERSON #6 WHO IS IDENTIFIED AS A MANAGER AND AN AGS. FACILITY PERSON #3 REPORTED THAT ONE OF HER REFERENCES WAS FROM HER MOTHER AND 1 REFERENCE WAS FROM HER CHILDREN'S FATHER. FACILITY PERSON #5 REPORTED THAT ONE OF HER WRITTEN REFERENCES WAS WRITTEN BY A PERSON (MELANIE DEJESUS) UNKNOWN TO HER AND THAT SHE HAD NOT PROVIDED THAT REFERENCE TO THE OPERATOR. . FACILITY PERSON #3 REPORTED THAT ONE OF HER REFERENCES WAS FROM HER MOTHER AND 1 REFERENCE WAS FROM HER CHILDREN'S FATHER. FACILITY PERSON #5 ALSO REPORTED THAT ONE OF HER WRITTEN REFERENCES WAS WRITTEN BY A PERSON (MELANIE DEJESUS) UNKNOWN TO HER AND THAT SHE HAD NOT PROVIDED THAT REFERENCE TO THE OPERATOR.

Correction Required: The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROVIDER WILL NOT ENGAGE IN FRAUD OR DECEIT AT ANY TIME. THE OWNER WILL PERSONALLY VERIFY ANY REFERENCES BEFORE THE PROSPECTIVE PERSON IS HIRED. WE WILL USE THE PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING REFERENCES WHICH IS INCLUDED. CURRENTLY AND IN THE FUTURE, ALL EMPLOYEE APPLICANTS WILL SUBMIT TWO NON-FAMILY MEMBER REFERENCES. BOTH WRITTEN VERIFICATION FORM AND VERBAL VERIFICATION BY FACILITY OWNER.
2017-03-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 12/19/16, FACILITY PERSON #1 DOES NOT HAVE TWO WRITTEN, NON-FAMILY REFERENCES ON FILE. WHEN REP RETURNED ON 1/30/17 TO VERIFY CORRECTIONS AND INVESTIGATE A SUBSEQUENT COMPLAINT, FACILITY PERSON #1 HAD TWO WRITTEN NON-FAMILY REFERENCES ON FILE BUT FACILITY PERSON #4 DID NOT HAVE 2 NON-FAMILY WRITTEN REFERENCES ON FILE AND FACILITY PERSON #7 HAD ONE NON-FAMILY WRITTEN REFERENCE ON FILE. WHEN REP & SUPERVISOR RETURNED ON 3/29/17 TO VERIFY CORRECTIONS, FACILITY PERSONS #4 & #7 HAD 2 WRITTEN NON-FAMILY REFERENCES ON FILE BUT FACILITY PERSON #8 HAD 1 NON-FAMILY REFERENCE ON FILE. THE OTHER REFERENCE WAS FROM HER MOTHER. FACILITY PERSON #3 REPORTED THAT ONE OF HER REFERENCES WAS FROM HER MOTHER AND 1 REFERENCE WAS FROM HER CHILDREN'S FATHER. FACILITY PERSON #5 REPORTED THAT ONE OF HER WRITTEN REFERENCES WAS WRITTEN BY A PERSON (MELANIE DEJESUS) UNKNOWN TO HER AND THAT SHE HAD NOT PROVIDED THAT REFERENCE TO THE OPERATOR. IN THIS SECTION WE ADDRESS FACILITY PERSONS #1, #4, #5 & #7 ALL WORKING IN CHILD CARE BUT NOT HAVING TWO WRITTEN, NON-FAMILY REFERENCES ON FILE.

Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person`s suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
OWNER WILL OBTAIN TWO NON-FAMILY, WRITTEN REFERENCES FOR FACILITY PERSON #3 AND ONE ADDITIONAL NON-FAMILY, WRITTEN REFERENCE FOR FACILITY PERSON #5. FACILITY PERSON #8 IS NO LONGER EMPLOYED. ALL EMPLOYEES WILL HAVE TWO NON-FAMILY, WRITTEN REFERENCES ON FILE NOW AND IN THE FUTURE AND WILL FOLLOW FORMAT PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING REFERENCES ALONG WITH EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM.
2017-03-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 3/29/17, OBSERVED FACILITY PERSON #5 WORKING UNSUPERVISED IN THE INFANT ROOM WITH 4 CHILDREN IN CARE. DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, FACILITY PERSON #5 REPORTED TO REP THAT SHE IS EMPLOYED AS AN AIDE AND HAD NOT WORKED IN CHILDCARE BEFORE. UPON INSPECTION OF HER FILE, AN EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION FORM WAS FOUND DOCUMENTING OVER 2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE CARING FOR CHILDREN AND A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FOR FACILITY PERSON #5. FACILITY PERSON #5 REPORTED THAT THE PERSON WHO HAD SIGNED THE EXPERIENCE FORM AS THE PREVIOUS EMPLOYER WAS UNKNOWN TO HER AND THAT SHE HAD NOT PROVIDED THAT FORM TO THE OPERATOR. EXPERIENCE FORM IS INITIALED BY STAFF PERSON #6 WHO IS IDENTIFIED AS A MANAGER AND AN AGS.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WITH REGARD TO FACILITY PERSON #5, PLEASE SEE ABOVE. WHEN AKSED ABOUT CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE, IT APPEARS THE EMPLOYEE ANSWERED NO TO THE QUESTION REGARDING CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE SINCE SHE HAD NOT PREVIOUSLY WORKED IN A CHILD CARE CENTER, BUT HAD SIGNIFICANT BABYSITTING EXPERIENCE THAT WAS LATER VERIFIED BY REFERENCE. WITH REGARD TO FACILITY PERSON #3, THERE WERE TWO FAMILY REFERENCES THAT HAD DIFFERENT NAMES AND WERE UNKNOWN TO BE FAMILY MEMBERS. ALL ASSITANT GROUP SUPERVISORS WILL MEET QUALIFICATIONS SET FORTH IN THE REGULATIONS. ALL EXPEREINCE AND REFERENCES FOR ASSITANT GROUP SUPERVISORS WILL BE CHECKED BY THE OWNER PROVIDER. THE OWNER PROVIDER WILL ASK THE ATTACHED LIST OF QUESTIONS OF ALL ASSISTANT FROUP SUPERVISOR REFERENCES THAT ARE APPLICABLE VERIFICATIONS WILL TAKE PLACE PRIOR TO HIRE.
2017-03-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.37(b)(3) - 8th grade + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF PERSON #3 IS EMPLOYED AS AN AIDE AND HAD PROOF OF COMPLETION OF 11TH GRADE AND 2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ON FILE. HOWEVER, WHEN SHOWN THE PROOF OF EXPERIENCE THAT WAS CONTAINED IN HER FILE, STAFF PERSON #3 STATED SHE DOES NOT KNOW THE PERSON NAMED AS THE AUTHOR OF THE LETTER, REPORTS THAT SHE DID NOT PROVIDE CHILDCARE TO THE AUTHOR OR PROVIDE THAT LETTER TO THE OPERATOR. STAFF PERSON #3 THEREFORE DOES NOT CURRENTLY HAVE 2 YEARS OF VERIFIED EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN ON FILE AND DOES NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF HAVING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATION LEVELS TO WORK AS AN AIDE..

Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE OWNER WILL VERIFY REFERENCES OF THE AIDE BEFORE THE AIDE IS HIRED USING THE PROCEDURE ATTACHED. THE PROCEDURE PROVIDES AN OUTLINE OF QUESTIONS DESIGNED TO VERIFY THAT THE EXPERIENCE HAS COME FROM A LEGITIMATE SOURCE. THE OWNER WILL ALSO DO ADDITIONAL RESEARCH REGARDING PREVIOUS EMPLOYER, IF AVAILABLE. ALL AIDES WILL MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS SET FORTH IN THE REGULATIONS. NOW, AND IN THE FUTURE, BOTH THE VERIFICATION FORM AND VERBAL VERIFICATION WILL FOLLOW THE FORMAT PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING REFERENCES. THE AIDE NUST MEET THE MINIMUM OF 8TH GRADE EDUCATION AND 2 YEARS EXPEREINCE WITH CHILDREN.
2017-03-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 12/19/16, DURING A COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS VERIFIED THAT FACILITY PERSON #1, WHO IS BEING EMPLOYED AS AN AIDE, HAS WORKED ALONE WITH CHILDREN AT TIMES WITHOUT SUPERVISION OF ANOTHER STAFF PERSON WHO IS AT LEAST AN AGS. WHEN REP RETURNED ON 1/30/17 TO VERIFY CORRECTIONS AND INVESTIGATE A SUBSEQUENT COMPLAINT, REP REVIEWED TIME CARDS THAT INDICATE ON 1/27/17 FROM 3PM - 6PM FACILITY PERSON #1 AND FACILITY PERSON #7, WHO THE OWNER STATED WAS A VOLUNTEER AT THAT TIME, WERE THE ONLY FACILITY PERSONS AT THE FACILITY. WHEN REP & SUPERVISOR RETURNED TO VERIFY CORRECTIONS ON 3/29/17, OBSERVED FACILITY PERSON #5 WORKING UNSUPERVISED IN THE INFANT ROOM WITH 4 CHILDREN IN CARE. FACILITY PERSON #5 REPORTED TO REP THAT SHE IS EMPLOYED AS AN AIDE AND HAD NOT WORKED IN CHILDCARE BEFORE. UPON INSPECTION OF HER FILE, AN EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION FORM WAS FOUND DOCUMENTING OVER 2 YEARS OF EXPEREINCE CARING FOR CHILDREN. FACILITY PERSON #4 REPORTED THAT THE PERSON WHO HAD SIGNED THE FORM, CONTAINED IN HER FILE, AS THE PREVIOUS EMPLOYER WAS UNKNOWN TO HER AND THAT SHE HAD NOT PROVIDED THAT FORM TO THE OPERATOR. THEREFORE STAFF #4 ONLY QUALIFIES AS AN AIDE. ADDITIONALLY, TIME CARDS FROM 3/28/17, SHOW THAT FACILITY PERSON #1 AND FACILITY PERSON #2, WHO ARE BOTH EMPLOYED AS AIDES, WERE THE ONLY STAFF PRESENT IN THE FACILTY WITH CHILDREN THAT DAY FROM 5:30 PM UNTIL 9:30 PM. ANOTHER STAFF WHO IS AN AGS SIGNED OUT AT 5:30 PM ON HER TIME CARD AND SHE CONFIRMED THIS VERBALLY AS WELL. IN THIS SECTION, WE ADDRESS FACILITY PERSONS #1, #2, #5 & #7 ALL WORKING UNSUPERVISED BY AN AGS OR HIGHER BUT LACKING THE DOCUMENTATION OF HAVING ACHIEVED THE QUALIFICATION LEVELS TO WORK WITH CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED BY A QUALIFIED STAFF PERSON.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROBLEM WITH EMPLOYEES SWITCHING HAS BEEN REMEDIED AS EVERY SCHEDULE CHANGE NEEDS TO BE APPROVED BY THE CENTER'S OWNER WHO WILL ENSURE THAT THERE IS PROPER COVERAGE IN THE CENTER AT ALL TIMES. NO SCHEDULE CHANGES WILL BE APPROVED THAT DO NOT ALLOW TOTAL COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATION. DUE TO THEPROBLEM WITH THE EMPLOYEE'S TIME CARDS, A NEW SYSTEM HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED THAT IS AN ELECTRONIC TIME KEEPING DEVICE WHICH REWUIRES EMPLOYEES TO CLOCK IN AND OUT. WITH REGARD TO EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION, UPON HIRING, THE OWNER WILL CALL AND VERIFY ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE EMPLOYEE. IF THE REFERENCES ARE NOT VERIFIED AND ADDITIONAL REFERENCES ARE NOT PROVIDED, THE EMPLOYEE WILL NOT BE HIRED. IN ADDITION, THE OWNER, MICHELE CORRADO, HAS OBTAINED CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION FROM PENN STATE EXTENSION FOR HIRING STAFF (FOR CENTER DIRECTORS) AND THE INS AND OUTS OF RECORD KEEPING (FOR CENTER DIRECTORS) BY PENN STATE BETTER KID CARE PROGRAM. AIDES WILL BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIME BY A STAFF PERSON QUALIFIED AT MINIMUM AS AN ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR.
2017-03-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.82(j)/3270.134(a) - Running water - diapering/Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 1/30/17, REPS OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLES OF SOAP & WATER NEAR THE TODDLER CHANGING PADS THE LARGE ROOM BUT NO RUNNING WATER. STAFF REPORT THAT CHILDREN ARE STILL CHANGED IN THESE AREAS. WHEN REP AND SUPERVISOR RETURNED ON 3/29/17, A JUG TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER AND A BASIN WERE LOCATED NEAR ALL CHANGING AREAS BUT OBSERVED THAT THE PRESCHOOL CHILDREN DID NOT COME OUT TO THE BATHROOM TO WASH HANDS BEFORE LUNCH. REP ASKED STAFF IF CHILDREN'S HANDS HAD BEEN WASHED BEFORE THEY ATE. STAFF TOLD REP THAT THEY HAD WASHED HANDS USING THE WATER JUG & BASIN IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE. REP & SUPERVISOR OBSERVED THAT THE BASIN WAS COMPLETELY DRY AND CONTAINED A POWDERY RESIDUE. STAFF STATED THAT SHE HAD EMPTIED THE WATER OUTSIDE AND DRIED THE BASIN; HOWEVER THE AREA OUTSIDE WHERE SHE REPORTEDLY EMPTIED IT WAS ALSO COMPLETELY DRY. WHEN ASKED, CHILDREN SAID THEY FORGOT TO WASH HANDS. IT IS NOT CREDIBLE THAT CHILDREN'S HANDS WERE WASHED BEFORE EATING.

Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.A staff person shall ensure that a child`s hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
JUGS OF WATER ARE PLACED IN EACH ROOM WITH DISPOSABLE RECEPTACLES AND SOAP. EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED THAT HANDWASHING IS MANDATORY. THE CENTER DIRECTOR WILL SPOT CHECK TO ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES ARE FOLLOWING THEIR INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING HANDWASHING. EVEN THOUGH HANDWASHING USUALLY OCCURS IN THE BATHROOMS, THERE WILL BE WATER AND A RECEPTACLE ALWAYS AVAILABLE. THE OWNER WILL ROUTINELY DO SPOT CHECKS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE. THE CHILDREN'S HANDS WILL BE WASHED BEFORE MEALS AND SNACKS, AFTER TOILETING AND AFTER BEING DIAPERED.
2017-01-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: REPS OBSERVED A HIGH CHAIR IN THE INFANT ROOM WITH RIPPED COVER AND EXPOSED FOAM.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator repaired high chair cover. All equipment, toys, play equipment for indoor and outdoor use by children shall be clean and in good repair from tears, sharp edges, exposed bolts, pinch or crush points. staff will check equipment regularly.
2017-01-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(7)(vi) - Time of administration Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THE MEDICATION LOG FOR CHILD #1 DOES NOT CONTAIN THE TIME THAT THE MEDICATION WAS ADMINISTERED.

Correction Required: A medication log shall include the time of administration.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
MEDICATION LOG SHALL INCLUDE TIME OF ADMINISTRATION NOW AND IN THE FUTURE.
2017-01-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: FACILITY PERSON #6, DATE OF HIRE 1/17/17,HAS A TB SCREENING DATED 1/12/17 BUT DOES NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE. FACILITY PERSON #4, DATE OF HIRE 9//22/16, DID NOT HAVE AN ACCEPTABLE HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE AT THE TIME THAT THE REPS ARRIVED. FACILITY PERSON #4 OBTAINED DOCUMENTATION OF AN ACCEPTABLE HEALTH ASSESSMENT DURING THE MONITORING. FACILITY PERSON #1, DATE OF HIRE 8/16/16, HAS AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND TB SCREENING DATED 12/16/16.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WILL OBTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR FACILITY PERSON #6. A FACILITY PERSON PROVIDING DIRECT CARE WHO COMES INTO CONTACT WITH THE CHILDREN OR WHO WORKS WITH FOOD PREPARATION SHALL HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED WITHIN 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO PROVIDING INITIAL SERVICE IN A CHILD CARE SETTING AND EVERY 24 MONTHS THEREAFTER. A HEALTH ASSESSMENT IS VALID FOR 24 MONTHS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF SIGNATURE, IF THE PERSON DOES NOT CONTRACT A COMMUNICABLE DISEASE OR DEVELOP A MEDICAL PROBLEM.AN ADULT HEALTH ASSESSMENT MUST INCLUDE TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING BY THE MANTOUX METHOD AT INITIAL EMPLOYMENT. SUBSEQUENT TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING IS NOT REQUIRED UNLESS DIRECTED BY A PHYSICIAN, PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANT, CRNP, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OR A LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT. IN THE FUTURE, ALL NEW HIRES WILL HAVE AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND TB SCREENING ON FILE BEFORE WORKING IN CHILD CARE.
2017-01-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 12/19/16, FACILITY PERSON #1 DOES NOT HAVE REQUIRED PROOF OF EDUCATION,TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE ON FILE TO QUALIFY AS AN AIDE. WHEN REP RETURNED ON 1/30/17 TO VERIFY CORRECTIONS AND INVESTIGATE SUSBSEQUENT COMPLAINT, FACILITY PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE 2 YRS OF EXPERIENCE DOCUMENTED IN THE FILE. FACILITY PERSON #1 DOES NOT HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND IS EMPLOYED AS AN AIDE. FACILITY PERSON #2 HAS PROOF OF A 10 TH GRADE EDUCATION BUT DOES NOT HAVE 2 YEARS OF EXPERIEINCE WITH CHILDREN DOCUMENTED IN THE FILE TO QUALIFY AS AN AIDE. FACILITY PERSON #4 IS EMPLOYED AS AN AGS AND HAS A HS DIPLOMA ON FILE BUT DOES NOT HAVE 2 YEARS OF EXPEREINCE DOCUMENTED. FACILITY PERSON #7 WAS HIRED AS AN AGS ON 2/2/17 BUT DOES NOT HAVE 2 YEARS OF EXPEREINCE DOCUMENTED ON FILE.

Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WILL OBTAIN VERIFICATION OF 2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN FOR FACILITY PERSONS #1, #2, #4 AND #7. A FACILITY PERSON`S RECORD SHALL INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING WHILE EMPLOYED- PRESENT AND FUTURE EMPLOYEES WILL INCLUDE IN FILE LETTERS OF VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE.
2017-01-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 12/19/16, FACILITY PERSON #1 DOES NOT HAVE TWO WRITTEN, NON-FAMILY REFERENCES ON FILE. WHEN REP RETURNED ON 1/30/17 TO VERIFY CORRECTIONS AND INVESTIGATE A SUBSEQUENT COMPLAINT, FACILITY PERSON #1 HAD TWO WRITTEN NON-FAMILY REFERENCES ON FILE BUT FACILITY PERSON #4 DID NOT HAVE 2 NON-FAMILY WRITTEN REFERENCES ON FILE AND FACILITY PERSON #7 HAD ONE NON-FAMILY WRITTEN REFERENCE ON FILE.

Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person`s suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WILL HAVE ON FILE TWO, NON-FAMILY WRITTEN REFERENCES FOR FACILITY PERSONS #4 AND #7. 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. ALL HIRED FACILITY PERSONS WILL MAINTAIN IN FILE TWO NON FAMILY LETTERS OF REFERENCE.
2017-01-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 12/19/16, FACILITY PERSON #1, HIRED IN 9/2016, DOES NOT HAVE INITIAL EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING DOCUMENTED IN THE FILE. WHEN REP RETURNED TO VERIFY CORRECTIONS AND INVESIGATE SUBSEQUENT COMPLAINT, FACILITY PERSON #1 HAD INITIAL EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING DOCUMENTED BUT FACILTIY PERSON #4, DATE OF HIIRE 9/22/16, DID NOT HAVE INITIAL EMRGENCY PLAN TRAINING ON FILE.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
EVERY FACILITY PERSON WILL RECEIVE EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING AT FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT AND ON AN ANNUAL BASIS OR WHEN UPDATE OR CHANGES ARE MADE. COMPLETE DOCUMENTATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE NAME WHO RECEIVED TRAINING AND KEPT ON FILE AT FACILITY. FUTURE NEW HIRED EMPLOYEE SHALL HAVE COMPLETE EMERGENCY TRAINING AT ORIENTATION AND ANNUAL UPDATED EMERGENCY PLAN.
2017-01-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 12/19/16, FACILITY PERSON #1 HAS A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT DATED 8/8/16, AND A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE DATED 7/29/16. STAFF PERSON #1 DOES NOT HAVE PSP CLEARANCE OR FBI CLEARANCE OR REQUESTS ON FILE AT FACILITY. OPERATOR STATES THAT THESE DOCUMENTS WERE ON FILE BUT ARE NOW MISSING. WHEN REP RETURNED TO VERIFY CORRECTION AND INVESTIGATE SUBSEQUENT COMPLAINT ON 1/30/17, FACILITY PERSON #1 HAS ALL THREE CURRENT CLEARANCES ON FILE. FACILITY PERSON #6, DATE OF HIRE 1/17/17, DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT OR AN FBI CLEARANCE OR PROOF OF REQUEST FOR FBI CLEARANCE ON FILE AND ALSO HAS A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE DATED 9/2/16 THAT IS FOR VOLUNTEER PURPOSES. FACILITY PERSON #4, DATE OF HIRE 9/22/16, HAD A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT SIGNED ON 9/22/16, A PSP CLEARANCE DATED 9/2/16 AND A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE DATED 9/9/16. AT THAT TIME SHE DID NOT HAVE AN FBI CLEARANCE OR PROOF OF REQUEST FOR FBI CLEARANCE ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. FACILITY PERSONS #6 & #4 WERE THE ONLY STAFF PRESENT WHEN THE REP ARRIVED AND WERE HIRED PROVISIONALLY. FACILITY PERSON #4 OBTAINED A COPY OF CURRENT FBI CLEARANCE LATER DURING THE MONITORING. FACILITY PERSON #3 HAS A PSP CLEARANCE ON FILE THAT IS DATED 8/27/15 AND WAS OBTAINED FOR VOLUNTEER PURPOSES. OPERATOR STATED THAT FACILITY PERSON #3 HAS A PSP CLEARANCE FOR EMPLOYMENT AT ANOTHER FACILITY OWNED BY A SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITY. FACILITY PERSON #2, DATE OF HIRE 12/21/16 HAS A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT DATED 12/21/16, A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE DATED 12/20/16, AN FBI CLEARANCE DATED 12/21/16 BUT THE PSP CLEARANCE IS DATED 12/31/16 WHICH IS AFTER THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WAS SIGNED.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person`s record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #3 & #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility. THE LEGAL ENTITY MUST SEND A COMPLETED FILE FOR ALL NEW HIRES TO THE NE REGIONAL OFFICE FOR A PERIOND OF 3 MONTHS. DURING THAT PERIOD, NEW HIRES MAY NOT BEGIN TO WORK IN CHILD CARE UNTIL THAT DOCUMENTATION IS APPROVED BY THE NE REGIONAL OFFICE

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
WILL OBTAIN NEEDED CLEARANCE FOR FACILITY PERSONS #3, #4 & #6. WILL ONLT ACCEPT CLEARANCES FOR EMPLOYMENT PURPOSES. SHALL COMPLY WITH CPSL-PROVISIONAL EMPLOYEE MAY NOT WORK ALONE WITH CHILDREN AND MUST WORK IN THE VICINITY OF A PERMANENET EMPLOYEE. A FACILITY PERSON`S RECORD SHALL INCLUDE A COPY OF REQUESTS FOR THE CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD AND CHILD ABUSE REGISTRY CLEARANCE INFORMATION, A COPY OF THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND A COPY OF THE COMPLETED CLEARANCE INFORMATION REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL. IN THE FUTURE, NEW HIRES WILL NOT WORK UNTIL PROOF OF CLEARANCE REQUESTS OR CLEARANCES AND SIGNED DISCLOSURE ARE ON FILE.LEGAL ENTITY WILL SEND A COMPLETED FILE FOR ALL NEW HIRES TO THE NE REGIONAL OFFICE FOR A PERIOD OF 3 MONTHS. NEW HIRES MAY NOT BEGIN TO WORK IN CHILD CARE UNTIL DOCUMENTATION IS APPROVED BY NE REGIONAL OFFICE.
2017-01-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 12/19/16, DURING A COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS VERIFIED THAT STAFF PERSON #1 HAS WORKED ALONE WITH CHILDREN AT TIMES WITHOUT SUPERVISION OF ANOTHER STAFF PERSON WHO IS AT LEAST AN AGS, WHEN REP RETURNED TO VERIFY CORRECTIONS AND INVESTIGATE A SUBSEQUENT COMPLAINT, REP REVIEWED TIME CARDS THAT INDICATE ON 1/27/17 FROM 3PM - 6PM FACILITY PERSON #1 AND A FACILITY PERSON THAT THE OWNER STATED WAS A VOLUNTEER AT THAT TIME WERE THE ONLY FACILITY PERSONS AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
ALL AIDES OR COMBINATION OF AIDES SHALL BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES BY A STAFF QUALIFIED AT A MINIMUM AS AN ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR.
2017-01-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLES OF BLEACH/WATER SOLUTION IN THE LARGE CHILD CARE ROOM ON TOP OF THE HALF WALLS. THESE ARE ACCESSIBLE TO SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN WHO WERE PRESENT.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
ALL TOXIC AND CLEANING MATERIALS KEPT OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN-KEPT IN LOCKED OR INACCESSIBLE AREA FROM ALL CHILDREN.
2017-01-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.82(j)/3270.134(a) - Running water - diapering/Child's hands washed Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: REPS OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLES OF SOAP & WATER NEAR THE TODDLER CHANGING PADS THE LARGE ROOM BUT NO RUNNING WATER. STAFF REPORT THAT CHILDREN ARE STILL CHANGED IN THESE AREAS.

Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. A staff person shall ensure that a child`s hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A source of running water for handwashing at all times in all diapering areas. If not directly connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. All children`s hands will be washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

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