Little Heaven Care Llc

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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a complete PA State Police Clearance is on file. TIERED LIS 1. 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a complete PA State Police Clearance is on file. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must create a hiring checklist. The checklist should include an outline of what needs to be in a staff file and by when. The hiring checklist must be submitted to Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, the child care center will use the hiring checklist whenever a new staff is hired. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the hiring checklist will be completed.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/26/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include a complete PA State Police Clearance. The PA State Police Clearance on file for Staff Person #1 dated 2/24/25 was in still pending status. The FBI Clearance for Staff Person #2 had not been updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. This was evidenced by the FBI Clearances on file being dated 1/29/19 and 4/10/24.

Corrected by May 29, 2026

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3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/26/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the phone number of the child's physician.

Corrected by Jun 2, 2026

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3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/26/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the work phone numbers of the child's parents.

Corrected by Jun 2, 2026

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3270.124(b)(7) · 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/26/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the address of the release persons.

Corrected by Jun 2, 2026

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3270.124(e) · 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/26/26. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in preschool room.

Corrected by May 26, 2026

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3270.151(a) · 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/26/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessments for Staff Person #2 were not updated within 24 months. This is evidenced by the health assessments on file being dated 1/20/23 and 4/2/25.

Corrected by May 26, 2026

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3270.182(7) · A child's record shall 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/26/26. At that time, the incident reports were reviewed. The incident report was given to the parent and a copy was kept in a master file. No copy of the incident report was not placed in the child's file.

Corrected by May 26, 2026

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3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an aide, did not include a high school diploma.

Corrected by Jun 5, 2025

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3270.124(b)(7) · 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the address of the release persons.

Corrected by Jun 5, 2025

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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 5/27/25. At that time, the diaper changing pad in the preschool room used for diaper changing was covered with a cloth cover. The cloth cover is not able to be properly cleaned and sanitized in between use.

Corrected by May 27, 2025

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3270.192(5) · 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/27/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained one letter of reference written by a family member and one nonfamily member letter of reference.

Corrected by Jun 5, 2025

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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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a NJ Child Abuse Clearance is on file.

An unannounced inspection was conducted 8/27/24. At that time, the file for the new staff was reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include the NJ Child Abuse clearance or the request for the clearance. Staff Person #1 has lived in NJ in the past five years.

Corrected by Aug 27, 2024

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3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

An unannounced inspection was conducted 8/27/24. At that time, the file for the new staff was reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained education from Columbia that had not been evaluated by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).

Corrected by Oct 14, 2024

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3270.14/3270.21 · 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. The OCDEL ANNOUNCEMENT C-22-04 requires facility emergency plans to include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan did not include a continuity plan for operations in times of an emergency.

Corrected by May 31, 2024

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3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan did not include information instructing parents on how they can be safely reunited with their children.

Corrected by May 31, 2024

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3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The most recent staff evaluation on file for Staff Person #2 was dated 1/20/23.

Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

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3270.62(b) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, two staff and seven toddlers were observed on the playground next to the entrance to the building, which is not measured child care space.

Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

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3270.82(j)/3270.134(a) · A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, there was no source of running water for handwashing in the diaper changing area of the infant area of the Infant/Toddler Room. Staff stated that after changing children's diapers at the changing table, they would cross to the other side of the room, through a baby gate, to wash their hands and the children's hands.

Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

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3270.102(a) · 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, the gates at each corner of the playground fence were equipped with exposed bolts.

Corrected by Jun 25, 2024

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3270.102(e) · 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, the playground used by the infants and toddlers was equipped with an embedded swing-set with nine inches of mulch used as protective surfacing underneath. There was no barrier prohibiting the infants and toddlers access to the wood mulch, which is less than one inch in diameter.

Corrected by Jun 17, 2024

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3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, diapers enclosed in plastic packaging were observed in a cubby one foot high in the toddler room where it was accessible to the toddlers in care.

Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

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3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the address of the children's physicians.

Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

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3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not include work address and phone number of the parents.

Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

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3270.124(b)(7) · 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 and Child #3 did not include the address of the release persons.

Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

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3270.124(e) · 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, a plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency could not be found posted at the facility.

Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

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3270.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, A&D Ointment was observed on top of the diaper changing table in the preschool room where it was accessible to the children. The A&D Ointment was labeled "keep out of reach of children."

Corrected by May 21, 2024

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3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a health assessment or TB test results.

Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

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3270.175(c) · Manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints shall be kept in the vehicle at all times.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, the manufacturer's instructions for the two cosco booster seats in the white van could not be located.

Corrected by May 21, 2024

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3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

A renewal inspection was conducted 5/21/24. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs that are enrolled at the facility.

Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

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3270.34(b) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4).

During a complaint investigation at facility on 11/20/23, file was reviewed for newly hired facility director. Facility staff # 1 does not have qualifications to be the facility director.

Corrected by Apr 1, 2024

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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

The following facility staff did not complete the required 1-hour health and safety training update by 12/30/22. Facility staff # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, & 10. Facility staff # 7 did not complete the required 10-hour Health and Safety Training within 90 days from time of hire. Health and Safety training was completed on 3/15/23 for facility staff # 7.

Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

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3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times.

During the renewal inspection, facility staff # 1 and # 2 were working together with no other facility staff in the preschool classroom with 21 preschool aged children.

Corrected by Aug 1, 2023

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3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Facility staff # 1 did not have emergency plan training in over a week from time of hire. Facility staff # 4 did not have emergency plan training in over a week from time of hire. Facility staff # 5 did not have annual emergency plan training in over 12 months.

Corrected by Jun 9, 2022

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3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Facility staff # 3 has Pediatric First aid and CPR that expired 2/23/22. Facility staff # 5 has Pediatric First aid and CPR that expired 2/23/22.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2022

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). care position at the facility. 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 staff #4 hired and working in childcare did not have a NSOR at time of hire.

Corrected by Jun 9, 2022

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3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. Facility director will report time off to OCDEL rep for vacations and such.

Facility operators provided rep a schedule for facility staff # 1 working at facility only 25 hours a week as a director. Schedule provided is Monday through Friday 8 am until 11 am then Monday through from working from 4 pm until 6 pm.

Corrected by Jun 9, 2022

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3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Facility emergency plan has not been sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency since 2018.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2022

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3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Facility operators provided rep a schedule for facility staff # 1 working at facility only 25 hours a week as a director. Schedule provided is Monday through Friday 8 am until 11 am then Monday through from working from 4 pm until 6 pm.

Corrected by Jun 9, 2022

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3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Child # 1 was napping in the preschool classroom and does not have 2 feet of space on 3 sides of child #1's napping cot.

Corrected by Jun 9, 2022

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3270.131(e)(2)(i) · Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Child # 2 and # 5 do not have proof of the influenza vaccination on file nor do they have a letter documented and signed by the child's guardian or parent for an exemption from immunization for religious belief or a strong personal objection.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2022

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3270.151(a) · 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.

Facility person # 1 did not have a health assessment on file at time of hire. Facility person # 2 did not have a health assessment on file at time of hire.

Corrected by Jun 9, 2022

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3270.181(c) · 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.

Child # 2,3,4,5 & 6 have not had their emergency contact forms and fee agreements updated in over six months. Child number two 7/30/21 to 3/17/22. Child number three 12/5/20 to 1/11/22. Child number four 1/5/21 to 1/11/22. Child number five 1/6/21 to 1/4/22 and child number six 5/11/21 to 1/21/22.

Corrected by Jun 9, 2022

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3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Facility has not conducted an emergency drill.

Corrected by Jun 24, 2022

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3270.74 · 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.

The facility does not have a telephone number for the ambulance listed.

Corrected by Aug 31, 2021

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3270.102(a) · 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.

An outdoor caterpillar play climber on the facility play space has cracks in the right eye plastic covering causing sharp edges and pinch areas.

Corrected by Aug 31, 2021

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3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Facility persons 2, 3, 4 & 5 and have all been employed at the facility over 12 months do not have fire safety training in over 12 months since 12/11/19.

Corrected by Sep 30, 2021

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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 hired 3/15/21 did not have a NSOR on file at time of hire.

Corrected by Aug 31, 2021

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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.

The facility cribs for the infants are not labeled in the infant room.

Corrected by Aug 31, 2021

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