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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2025-12-05 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-10-15 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-09-23 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 9/23/25, certification rep observed two exposed screws on a shelf in the large classroom. 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 large room is currently not being used due to low enrollment. During the inspection primary staff removed the screws. |
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| 2025-09-23 | Renewal | 3280.106 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.106 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 9/23/25, there was no thermometer in the classroom refrigerator. 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.) During the inspection a working thermometer was put in the refrigerator. |
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| 2025-09-23 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: There was no health insurance name or policy number listed on the emergency contact form for child #1. There was no health insurance policy number listed on the emergency contact from for child # 2. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Primary staff will have the parent of children # 1 and 2 provide the missing information. |
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| 2025-09-23 | Renewal | 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: There was no written consent on file for the administration of emergency medical care or minor first aid procedures for child # 2. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Primary staff will have the parent of child # 2 provide the written consents that are missing. |
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| 2025-09-23 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of an annual emergency drill on file at the facility. 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.) Primary staff will conduct an emergency drill with the children. |
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| 2025-09-23 | Renewal | 3280.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and 2 did not complete Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 2/21/23. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is dated 4/1/25 for staff # 1 and 2. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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.) At the time of inspection, both staff had required Pediatric CPR/First Aid training. |
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| 2024-09-09 | Renewal | 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There were two loose screws observed on a climber in the on 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The screws were secured on the outdoor climber. |
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| 2024-09-09 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 and 3 were enrolled longer than 6 months and there is no child service report on file. The most recent child service report on file for child # 2 is dated 10/11/23, and therefore no longer valid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child service reports will be completed. They will reviewed, signed, and a copy given to the parents. They will be conducted every 6 months thereafter. |
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| 2024-09-09 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child # 3 does not have the release person's address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents provided the release person's address. Information was added to the form. |
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| 2024-09-09 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for child # 1, a young toddler, is dated 11/14/23; therefore, no longer valid. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Heatlh assessments will be updated. |
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| 2024-09-09 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for child # 2, a preschool child, is dated 6/17/23; therefore no longer valid. 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.) Health assessments will be updated. |
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| 2024-09-09 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have a written shaken baby policy that addresses recognizing symptoms, strategies for coping with a crying or fussing child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All current staff and parents will review shaken baby policy, sign acknowledgment, and keep a copy for their records. |
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| 2024-09-09 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: More than 24 months passed since the last health assessment that is on file for staff person # 1. The health assessment on file is dated 11/13/21, which is no longer valid. 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 get a health assessments. |
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| 2024-09-09 | Renewal | 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The financial agreements on file for children 1-5 were not updated at least once in a 6-month period. The agreements on file for children # 1-4 were last updated in February 2024 and the agreement on file for child # 5 was last updated in October 2023. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New financial agreements were given to parents for review and signature. |
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| 2024-09-09 | Renewal | 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child # 3 does not have written consent for emergency medical care and the administration of minor first aid. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents reviewed forms and signed appropriate medical care acknowledgements. |
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| 2024-09-09 | Renewal | 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: There is no written documentation that staff person # 1 (see code sheet for DOH) received emergency plan training at their initial employment or at the time of the 2023 update. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will receive training of the emergency plan, sign and date when training is complete. |
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| 2024-09-09 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The state police, child line, and FBI clearances for staff # 1 were not updated within 60 months as required by CPSL. This is evidenced by state police clearances dated 2/10/19 and 4/22/24, child line clearances dated 2/15/19 and 4/22/24, and FBI clearances dated 2/12/19 and 4/22/24. 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 Persons may not work in a child care position at the facility without valid clearances. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff has required clearances on file. |
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| 2024-09-09 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Water stained ceiling tiles were observed in both classrooms. 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 will be painted or replaced. |
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| 2024-09-09 | Renewal | 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint observed on a shelf in the large classrooms. 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.) The shelf with peeling paint was removed from the day care. |
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| 2024-08-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff persons # 1 and 2 were observed to be caring for children together. Staff persons # 1 and 2 have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/7/19 for staff # 1 and 12/16/18 for staff # 2. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required trainings are completed, staff persons # 1 and 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons #1 and 2, staff persons # 1 and 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Facility only has two staff; therefore, facility must close until such time the required mandated reporter training is completed by one or both staff. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mandated reporter training was completed on 11/14/22. Certificate for staff person # 1 was not located during time of inspection. Staff # 2 will complete mandated reporter training. |
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| 2024-08-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: More than 30 days passed between fire alarm tests as evidenced by the fire alarm tests logged 6/26/24 and 8/2/24. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire alarm testing date was properly documents on another form that was not located during inspection. |
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| 2023-12-08 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3280.113(a)/3280.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.113(a)/3280.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: A complaint investigation was conducted on 12/8/23. At that time, Child #3, an infant, was observed sleeping in a pack-n-play in the room upon the main entrance. No other person was present in the room. Staff Person #1 was mopping the floor in the next room, where three preschool children and one young toddler were napping. Staff Person #1 said that they would go back and forth between the two rooms to check on the children as there were no other staff at the facility from 12:45pm-1:20pm. Correction Required: 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. 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.) Supervision policy was created with staff:child ratios. Children will be supervised at all times. |
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| 2023-12-08 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3280.113(a)/3280.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.113(a)/3280.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: A complaint investigation was conducted on 12/8/23. At that time, Child #3, an infant, was observed sleeping in a pack-n-play in the room upon the main entrance. No other person was present in the room. Staff Person #1 was mopping the floor in the next room, where three preschool children and one young toddler were napping. Staff Person #1 said that they would go back and forth between the two rooms to check on the children as there were no other staff at the facility from 12:45pm-1:20pm. Correction Required: 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. 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. The legal entity must create a policy in order to maintain proper supervision. This policy will ensure that all children are properly assigned to a staff person and supervised at all times. This policy must address supervision during transition times, such as visiting the bathroom and supervision on the playground. The policy must address how the staff will maintain compliance with subsections 3270.113a, 3270.113b, 3270.113c, 3270.113d, and 3270.113e. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review policy with all staff and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the supervision policy. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A supervision policy was created for staff to review and sign acknowledgement of policy. |
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| 2023-12-08 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3280.113(e) - Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.113(e) Description: Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: A complaint investigation was conducted on 12/8/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 stated that during the summer, Child #1 was buckled into a low highchair for a period of about ten minutes to prevent the child from throwing toys at other children and injuring them. Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The discipline policy was updated and prohibition of restraining a child was implemented. |
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| 2023-12-08 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3280.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(7) Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Noncompliance Area: A complaint investigation was conducted on 12/8/23. At that time, it was found that the parents of Child #2 did not receive an incident report for an injury received at the facility. It was also found that the facility does not complete incident reports when children are injured. Correction Required: A child's record must contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An incident report was created to document any injuries of a child while at the facility. |
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| 2023-12-08 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3280.52(b) - Similar age levels | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.52(b) Description: Similar age levels Noncompliance Area: A complaint investigation was conducted on 12/8/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 was alone at the facility with one infant, one young toddler, and three preschool children from 12:45pm-1:20pm. 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 12; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 12; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 12; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 12; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 15. 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.) Child and staff ratios will be maintained at all times. A supervision policy has been put into place. Staff will be trained and review policy with signature of acknowledgement. |
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| 2023-12-08 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3280.52(b) - Similar age levels | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.52(b) Description: Similar age levels Noncompliance Area: A complaint investigation was conducted on 12/8/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 was alone at the facility with one infant, one young toddler, and three preschool children from 12:45pm-1:20pm. 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 12; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 12; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 12; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 12; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 15. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The required staff:child ratios must be posted in each room of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff and child ratios will be maintained at all times. Staff and child ratios will be posted in each room of the facility. Staff will know what children are assigned to their group. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3280.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.102(e) Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/23. At that time, the playground surfacing was observed to be small pieces of gravel, less than one inch in diameter. Staff Person #1 stated that an infant had been on the playground that morning. Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The playground surfacing blocks will be installed so that the playground used by the infants and toddlers does not contain materials less than one inch in diameter. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The files did not contain child service reports for the following children, who have been enrolled longer than 60 days: Child #1, Child #2, Child #4 Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child service reports will be completed for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #4. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3280.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(a) Description: Each child emergency contact person Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include who should be contacted in an emergency. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information shall reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of Child #3 will update the emergency contact form to include who should be contacted in an emergency. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of Child #5 will add health insurance coverage and policy number to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #3 did not include the address of the release person. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The address of the release person will be added to the emergency contact form for Child #3. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for the following children had not been reviewed by the parent in the past 6 months: Child #1: 2/7/23, Child #2: 2/7/23, Child #4: 2/6/23. The financial agreements for the following children had not been reviewed by the parent in the past 6 months: Child #1: 3/2/23, Child #2: 3/2/23, Child #4: 2/6/23. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact forms and financial agreements for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #4 will be reviewed and signed by the parents. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3280.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The most recent health report on file for Child #4, an infant, was dated 1/26/23. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An updated health report for Child #4 will be submitted and placed in the child's file. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The immunization record for Child #1 did not include administration of the flu vaccine or a letter of exemption. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 9/27/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of Child #1 will provide an updated immunization record that includes the flu vaccine or a letter of exemption from the vaccine. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3280.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/23. At that time, the trash can used for diapering was not hands-free. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A plastic-lined, hands-free, lidded trash can was immediately placed in the diapering area for diaper changes. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The most recent health report on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 7/29/21. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 will have a health assessment conducted and the results of that assessment will be placed in the staff file. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3280.24(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.24(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/23. At that time, the certificate of compliance posted at the facility expired 2/23/22. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The current certificate of compliance will be posted. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3280.26(b) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(b) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/23. At that time, the emergency plan hung in the main classroom was last updated 5/25/21. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan will be updated and replaced in the main room. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3280.26(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/23. At that time, Staff Person #2 did not have documented emergency plan training in their 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #2 will be trained on the emergency plan and documentation of the training will be placed in the staff file. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3280.31(f) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(f) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/23. At that time, Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: health and safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #2 will have until 10/12/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise Staff person #2 , Staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #2 will complete the health and safety training and will be supervised until the training is complete. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 included a PDE FBI Clearance, which is not acceptable. Staff Person #2 stated that they have lived in Maryland in the past five years. The file for Staff Person #2 did not include Maryland clearances. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a DHS FBI Clearance, a Maryland SOR, and a Maryland CARI is on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #2 will not return to work at the child care facility until a DHS FBI Clearance, a Maryland Sex Offender Registry Clearance, and a Maryland Child Abuse Clearance are on file at the facility. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3280.35(1)/3280.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.35(1)/3280.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 did not include verification of experience or education prior to working at the facility. Correction Required: A secondary staff person shall have obtained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. 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 #2 will submit verification of high school education and experience. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/23. At that time, Clorox wipes were observed on a shelf approximately two feet high inside an unlocked closet. 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and 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.) The closet was immediately locked. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3280.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/23. At that time, the fire drill log was reviewed. The fire drills were not conducted every 60 days. The dates of the fire drills were: 1/9/23, 3/20/23, 5/19/23, 7/19/23, 9/19/23. Correction Required: The primary staff person 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.) Dates future fire drills must be conducted by will be marked on the calendar to ensure that fire drills are conducted every 60 days in the future. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/27/23. At that time, the thirty day testing log was reviewed. The fire detection system had not been tested every 30 days. The days of the testing were: 1/9/23, 2/9/23, 3/9/23, 4/11/23, 5/19/23, 6/19/23, 7/19/23, 8/18/23, 9/19/23. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire detection system was tested during the inspection. |
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| 2022-10-11 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/11/22. At that time, the operator stated that an emergency drill had not been conducted in the past year when children had been enrolled. 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.) Once children are enrolled at the facility, an emergency drill will be conducted. |
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| 2022-10-11 | Renewal | 3280.31(e) - Age and training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.31(e) Description: Age and training Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/11/22. At that time, Staff Person #1 did not have documentation of any training completed within the past year of employment at the facility. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 will complete 12 hours of training and keep it on file at the facility. |
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| 2022-10-11 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/11/22. At that time, room dividers, posing crushing hazards, were observed in the larger room of the facility. 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.) Operator will secure the room dividers so that they are no longer a crushing hazard. |
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| 2022-10-11 | Renewal | 3280.92(d) - Fixed space heater approved | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.92(d) Description: Fixed space heater approved Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/11/22. At that time, a fixed space heater was observed in the large room of the child care. The operator did not have written approval of the installation and approval for use from a firesafety professional. Correction Required: A fixed space heater shall be approved for use by a local firesafety professional. Written approval of the installation and written approval for use shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The operator will obtain written approval of installation and use of the fixed space heater from a local firesafety professional. |
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| 2022-10-11 | Renewal | 3280.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/11/22. At that time, the fire drill log was reviewed showing that fire drills had not been conducted every 60 days during the past year. The dates of the fire drills were: 9/21/21, 12/13/21, 3/25/22, 6/24/22. There were no children enrolled at the facility as of 9/19/22. Correction Required: The primary staff person 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.) Operator will conduct fire drill every 60 days when children are enrolled at the facility. |
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| 2022-10-11 | Renewal | 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 10/11/22. At that time, the thirty day testing log for the fire detection system was reviewed showing that the system had not been tested every 30 days during the past year. The dates of the testing were: 8/30/21, 9/29/21, 10/29/21, 11/29/21, 12/30/21, 1/28/22, 2/25/22, 3/25/22, 4/29/22, 5/27/22, 6/24/22, 7/29/22, 8/30/22. There were no children enrolled at the facility as of 9/19/22. 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator tested fire detection system during inspection. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3280.105(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.105(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/5/21. At that time, an infant was observed in a crib that was not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner will label the crib for the child who uses it. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3280.111(b) - Posted in area used by parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.111(b) Description: Posted in area used by parents Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/5/21. At that time, the daily schedule was not posted in the facility. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner will post the daily schedule in the facility. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3280.119 - Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.119 Description: Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/5/21. At that time, an infant was observed sleeping in a swing. Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner moved the infant to a crib to sleep. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3280.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/5/21. At that time, the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. 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.) Owner will post a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency in each classroom and keep a copy in the emergency bag that is brought to the playground. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3280.134(a)/3280.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.134(a)/3280.152 Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/5/21. At that time, Staff Person #2 was observed changing an infant's diaper in the infant area. The sink located in the room is outside of the gated infant area. Staff Person #2 was not observed washing the infant's hands or their own. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner will rearrange classroom so that changing table is near the sink in the classroom so that all staff and children's hands can be washed after diapering. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3280.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/5/21. At that time, Staff Person #1 did not have a health assessment on file that had been conducted in the past 24 months. The date of the last health assessment for Staff Person #1 is dated 10/9/19. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 will obtain an updated health assessment and keep on file at the facility. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3280.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/5/21. At that time, the three infants in care at the facility did not have a written statement giving their feeding schedule. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner will have parents submit a written feeding schedule for the infants in care. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3280.171(a) - Pick up and drop off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.171(a) Description: Pick up and drop off points Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/5/21. At that time, the facility did not have a letter notifying the local traffic authorities of the location of the child care. Correction Required: The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner will notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/5/21. At that time, the file for Child #1 and Child #2 were observed. Neither file contained signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first-aid. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner will send new emergency contact forms home to be completed by the parents of Child #1 and Child #2. Owner will make sure that they contain signed parental consent to obtain emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3280.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.182(6) Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/5/21. At that time, the file for Child #1 was observed. The file did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner will send home new emergency contact form to be filled out by the parents of Child #1. Owner will make sure it includes signed parental consent for transportation and walking excursions. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/5/21. At that time, the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers who are in care at the facility. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner will revise emergency plan to include accommodations for infants and toddlers in the emergency plan. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3280.52(b) - Similar age levels | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.52(b) Description: Similar age levels Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/5/21. At that time, Staff Person #2 identified three infants and two young toddlers in her group. In order to maintain proper staff:child ratio, Staff Person #2 may not have more than four children in her group. 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 12; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 12; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 12; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 12; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 15. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A parent of a child was contacted and one younger toddler was sent home in order to maintain proper staff:child ratio. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3280.69(a) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.69(a) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/5/21. At that time, the water temperature in the bathroom used by the children reached 116° F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner turned off hot water in bathroom so that it does not go above 110° F. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3280.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/5/21. At that time, the emergency numbers were not posted by the telephone in the facility. 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.) Owner will post emergency numbers by the telephone. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3280.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/5/21. At that time, the first aid kit did not contain soap. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner will add soap to the first aid kit. |
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| 2021-11-05 | Renewal | 3280.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.94(a)(5) Description: Evacuation routes posted Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/5/21. At that time, the evacuation routes were not posted in the facility. Correction Required: The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Owner will post evacuation routes in the facility. |
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| 2021-08-02 | Initial review | 3280.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: An initial inspection was conducted on 8/2/2021. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain two written letters of 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.) Provider will obtain two written, nonfamily letters of reference for Staff Person #1 and keep on file at the facility. |
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| 2021-08-02 | Initial review | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: An initial inspection was conducted on 8/2/2021. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1, a secondary staff person, contained the request for a PA State Police Clearance dated 1/7/2020, but did not contain the completed clearance. The file contained a volunteer PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 7/26/2018. Facility Person #2, a household member, did not have any clearances, the requests for the clearances, or a disclosure statement on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification certificate effective 9/30/2019, requiring anyone hired after 9/30/19 or living in the facility to have the NSOR verification certificate. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until completed clearances are on file. Facility not permitted to open until required clearances for Facility Person #2 are on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider submitted State Police Clearances for Staff Person #1 and Facility Person #2. Provider will obtain Child Abuse Clearance for Staff Person #1. Provider will obtain Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, NSOR certificate, and signed disclosure statement for Facility Person #2. Provider will keep these documents on file at the facility. |
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