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Home › PA › Berwick › Bloom And Grow Elc Llc
1662 Salem Blvd, Berwick PA 18603 · License #CER-00242996 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.106(a) · 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.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/23/25 the inspector observed two unlabeled pack and play style cribs in the infant room.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/23/25 the inspector observed child files and found that child #3 did not have an admission date on file as is required.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/23/25 the inspector observed child files and found that child files #1 and #3 were missing the required enrolling parent's work address and work phone numbers as are required
Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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3270.131(c) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/23/25 the inspector observed child files and found that child #2 did not have a signed health report on file as is required.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(3) · 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.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/23/25 the inspector observed the following unlabeled over the counter medications in the infant area; Aveeno, Balmex, and Aquaphor.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/23/25 the inspector observed preschool children being provided Purell hand sanitizer prior to lunch versus hand washing as is required.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/23/25 the inspector observed child files and found that child #2 was missing the required signatures for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/23/25 the inspector observed the fire drill/detection log and found that the facility documented a manual test of the smoke detectors on 5/12/25 and then not again until 7/1/25. The manual testing is required every 30 calendar days.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21/3270.104(a) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
Continued Non-Compliance: On 5/6/25 an allocated unannounced was conducted at the facility. The inspector observed two children in the infant room in highchairs and not strapped in. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 5/6/25. On 5/29/25 an unannounced inspection was conducted. The inspector observed an infant in a highchair and not strapped in.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. As of 2/1/25 If staff are going to be hired under the 45-day provisional hire basis, the following conditions must be met; facility received the results of the applicant's PA Child Abuse History Clearance, NSOR Clearance, completed out-of-state clearances (if applicable), a signed disclosure statement, prior to employment and have received the result of the applicant's Pennsylvania State Police OR the FBI finger-print results prior to employment. Proof of submission must be on file for either the FBI or PA State Police Clearance. The employer, administrator, supervisor or other person responsible for employment decisions has no knowledge of information pertaining to the applicant which would disqualify him from employment based on CPSL. TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The correction date for this portion of the plan must be immediate. 2. The facility director must arrange for and attend an Existing Provider Training held in the Northeast Regional Office of DHS, Scranton Office. To register for this required training, you must call the Northeast Regional Office at 1 800 222 2108.The correction date for this portion of the plan must coincide with the next Existing Provider Training which is being held on 8/6/25.
Continued Non-Compliance: On 5/6/25 an allocated unannounced was conducted at the facility. The inspector observed the file for staff #1and noted that this staff was missing required out of state clearances since hire (see LIS code sheet) and was working in direct care. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 5/6/25. On 5/29/25 an unannounced inspection was conducted. The inspector observed staff #1 in direct care with children and was still missing required out of state clearances since hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · 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. Tiered LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. The correction date for this portion of the plan must be immediate. 2. The director or legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive a minimum of 2 hours of training regarding the supervision of children. The legal entity or director must obtain DHS approval of the training content prior to obtaining the training. The correction date for this portion of the plan should allow for all staff, including the director, to obtain the required training hours.
Continued Non-Compliance: On 5/6/25 an allocated unannounced was conducted at the facility. The inspector asked the preschool and infant room staff to identify their specific group of children and was told that the two staff in each room did not have assigned groups of children. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 5/6/25. On 5/29/25 an unannounced inspection was conducted. The inspector asked the infant room staff to name their assigned children, and the staff named seven children and only six were present.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21/3270.104(a) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
While at the facility for an allocated unannounced the inspector observed two children in the infant room in highchairs and not strapped in.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
While at the facility for an allocated unannounced the inspector observed the file for staff #1and noted that this staff was missing required out of state clearances since hire (see LIS code sheet) and was working in direct care.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
While at the facility for an allocated unannounced the inspector observed a wallflower (Erysimum) plant in the outdoor play space that is toxic plant to humans.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2025
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.
While at the facility for an allocated unannounced the inspector observed a small piece of pole and concrete in the outdoor play area to be protruding from the ground creating a sharp tripping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · 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. TIERED LIS: 1. 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 correction date for this portion of the plan must be immediate. 2. The facility director will develop and implement a supervision policy that will ensure staff fully understand their responsibility regarding the supervision of children at all times, assigning groups, and being physically present with children in their group. This policy must be submitted to the DHS Northeast Regional Office prior to implementation for approval. Once this policy is accepted by the DHS Northeast Regional Office the director will ensure all staff and facility persons sign off on this policy as well as all new hires moving forward. The operator will provide a date for when this portion of the plan will be completed.
While at the facility for an allocated unannounced the inspector asked the preschool and infant room staff to identify their specific group of children and was told that the two staff in each room did not have assigned groups of children.
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.