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Home › PA › Avoca › Close To Home Child Care And Learning Center
733 Main St, Avoca PA 18641 · License #CER-00247457 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
A hand washing sign was not observed at the double sink in the Toddler Room.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(b) · Bed linens may not be used alone as age-appropriate rest equipment.
Two thick blankets were observed on a wooden shelf that was near the entrance to the playground. Staff #1 acknowledged that these blankets were solely being used as rest equipment for two children.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/23. The ceiling tile in the bathroom located outside of the Pre K 2 room has a damaged ceiling tile.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.121(b) · At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/23. The parent handbook did not contain a supervision policy. The operator acknowledged that this not given to the parents in writing.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(b) · 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/23. The changing table mat located in the Pre-K 2 classroom had a rip exposing the inner foam and preventing it from being sanitized properly.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.
On 10/13/23, cert rep was at the facility for a complaint investigation. Staff reported that the facility had roaches in the preschool room, infant room, and kitchen. The operator verified that roaches were present and she immediately contacted the exterminator to come and spray the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.