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Joy Center Learning Center Inc
1201 Slate Hill Rd, Camp Hill PA 17011 · License #CER-00252481 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (717) 761-2178
- Website
- www.joycenterpreschool.com
- Address
- 1201 Slate Hill Rd, Camp Hill PA 17011 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 201 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
It was observed that the trash can in the upstairs bathroom did not have a liner in it.
Corrected by Feb 12, 2026
- Violation
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.
It was observed that staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have evidence of written evaluation at least once every 12 months on file.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2026
- Violation
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.
It was observed that the stepstools in the upstairs and downstairs bathroom and in the classrooms of the Llamas, the Rhinos, the Foxes, the Hedgehogs, and the Cheetahs had an excessive build-up of dirt on them.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
It was observed that staff person #1 did not have a State Police clearance or an NSOR on file at time of unannounced visit.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
It was observed that staff person #1 did not have verification of education or experience on file.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) · The Director 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. Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
Fire drills were conducted on 3/6/25 and again on 5/6/25, the time period between the two was 61 days. That is outside of the regulatory requirement of at least once at least every 60 days. The fire detection system was tested on 5/6/25 and as of 6/6/25 had not yet been tested. That time period was 31 days. That is outside the regulatory requirement of at least once every 30 days.
Corrected by Jun 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(e) · 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. TIRED LIS: 1. A facility person may not restrain a child. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity shall arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of in-person training regarding appropriate naptime practices. The training must include information about safe sleep and appropriate strategies for assisting children who resist nap time. Following the training, the legal entity must arrange for at least two technical assistance (TA) sessions in the Koala and Llama classrooms. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content and TA prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a date of when this training and TA will be completed. 3. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for not restraining children followed at all times (for example a daily naptime staff observation checklist completed by the director). The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be at minimum 3 months from the date the Regional Office approves the checklist.
Complaint investigation revealed, during rest time, staff laid their legs and sometimes whole bodies over children who were not resting quietly. Staff were restraining children in this manner as an attempt to get the children to rest.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2025
- Violation
3270.20(a)(1) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.
Facility was notified on 2/26/25 around 9:30AM that child #1 received care in the emergency room. Facility did not provide telephone notice to DHS until 10AM on 2/28/25. This notification was outside of the 24-hour required reporting timeframe.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The parents of child #3 through #12 did not receive the original agreement. Originals were in files.
Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
- Violation
3270.133(7)(v) · A medication log shall include the date of administration.
Child #1 and #2's medication logs did not include the dates of administration.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
- Violation
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.
It was observed, in the Hedgehogs room (Room 225), that there were 9 water-stained ceiling tiles.
Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
It was observed, in the Koala classroom (Rm 105), that there were two areas of peeling paint on the right hand wall (1 1/2" and 1") Corrected during inspection.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2025
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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.
It was observed that the Boys and Girls bathroom in the upstairs bathroom did not have a handwashing sign posted at each toilet (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
- Violation
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.
It was observed, in the Rhino classroom (Room 103), that there were small plastic bear toys (less than 1 inch diameter) accessible to children (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(a) · 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.
It was observed during naptime, in the Seals room (room 226) that a child was napping behind the staff person in the room (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
- Violation
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.
The parents of the enrolled children did not receive the facility's supervision policy, in writing, at the time of enrollment (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The agreements of child #3 through #8 were not signed by the operator.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
The agreements of child #3 through #8 did not specify the date of the child's admission and services which are to be considered as extra.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
Staff person #1's current health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment and information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff person #1's record did not include verification of the childcare experience required to be unsupervised, yet has been unsupervised.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Emergency drills were not conducted annually (9/5/23, 10/7/24).
Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director 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.
Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days (3/4/24, 5/7/24), 5/7/24, 7/8/24).
Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The time between the testing of the fire detection devices exceeded the every 30 days' timeframe (3/4/24, 4/8/24), (6/5/24, 7/8/24), (10/11/24, 11/13/24).
Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1 was hired on 3-30-34 and they did not have out of state clearances or their NSOR in their file.
Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
- Violation
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.
It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person in their file.
Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children, in each pre-school classroom on the second floor, is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
On 5-22-24 at approximately 12:15 pm, staff #1 and staff #2 escorted the pre-school children down the hallway to the bathroom, while child #1 remained in the pre-school classroom unsupervised. Child #1 knocked on the adjoining classroom door and the teacher in that classroom, walked child #1 down to the bathroom to join the rest of their class. The child was unsupervised for a period of one to two minutes.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.
On 5-22-24 at approximately 12:15 pm, staff #1 and staff #2 escorted the pre-school children down the hallway to the bathroom, while child #1 remained in the pre-school classroom unsupervised. Child #1 knocked on the adjoining classroom door and the teacher in that classroom, walked child #1 down to the bathroom to join the rest of their class. The child was unsupervised for a period of one to two minutes.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. 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.
On 5-22-24 at approximately 12:15 pm, staff #1 and staff #2 escorted the pre-school children down the hallway to the bathroom, while child #1 remained in the pre-school classroom unsupervised. Child #1 knocked on the adjoining classroom door and the teacher in that classroom, walked child #1 down to the bathroom to join the rest of their class. The child was unsupervised for a period of one to two minutes.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
- Violation
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.
It was observed at the time of inspection the facility did not have a continuity of care plan.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
It was observed at the time of inspection the letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures did not include lockdown procedures, accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 did not complete the required child care center health and safety training with in 90 days.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #2's mandated reporter training was not an approved training course. Staff #3' file did not contain an FBI Criminal History Clearance. Staff #4's file did not contain and State Police Clearance (corrected at inspection).
Corrected by Feb 24, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
It was observed at the time of inspection a lock was no longer working in the infant room on a cabinet that contained bubbles. An unlocked cabinet in the Hedgehogs room was unlocked and contained dish soap.
Corrected by Feb 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.74/3270.124(e) · 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. 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.
It was observed at the time of inspection the infant toddler gross motor room did not have 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 and 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. (corrected at inspection)
Corrected by Feb 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
It was observed at the time of inspection the a door on toilet stall, in the upstairs bathroom, was jammed and the children were not able to use the toilet.
Corrected by Mar 2, 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.
It was observed at the time of inspection the plastic oven was cracked of a toy kitchen set in the outdoor play area. The vinyl climber in the infant toddler gross motor room was cracked and the foam was exposed. Cardboard blocks were fraying in the Koala's young toddler room. Part of the baseboard molding was missing in the Koala's young toddler room and the dry wall paper was fraying. A live mouse trap was observed in the koala's young toddler room (corrected at inspection). The a closet door in the infant toddler gross motor room was unlocked where the heating system was housed. Cords for an infant swing and a sound machine in the infant room were not secured posing a strangulation hazard (corrected at inspection). A magnet board in the Panda/older toddler room was rusty.
Corrected by Feb 14, 2024
- Violation
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.
It was observed at the time of inspection a staple that came loose from a bulletin board was on a chalk shelf accessible to the children in the Panda older toddler room. A closet door in the infant toddler gross motor room was unlocked and the closet contained plastic bags. A closet door in the Koala's young toddler room was open that contained zip lock bangs and plastic bags containing diapers.
Corrected by Mar 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
It was observed at the time of inspection child #1's last Child Service Report in his file was completed on 5-25-23.
Corrected by Mar 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
It was observed at the time of inspection the Koala young toddler classroom was in the infant toddler gross motor room and they did not have the children's emergency contact information.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(1) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.
It was observed at the time of inspection child #2's medication in the Rhino room was not in the original container.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
- Violation
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.
The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director 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.
It was observed at the time of inspection that a fire drill was held on 7-6-23 and then again on 11-9-23.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for staff #1 to complete the Better Kid Care training: "Supervision: Counting Children." Documentation of completed training must be submitted to DHS and be kept on file at the facility.
Facility self-report the following: On 10-16-23 at approximately 9:00 am staff #1 took the classroom to the bathroom leaving child #1 in the classroom. The child walked himself to the bathroom and joined the class. The child was left unsupervised for approximately two minutes.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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.
Facility self-report the following: On 10-16-23 at approximately 9:00 am staff #1 took the classroom to the bathroom leaving child #1 in the classroom. The child walked by himself to the bathroom and joined the class. The child was left unsupervised for approximately two minutes.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
- Violation
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.
It was observed that staff #2 had not completed annual fire safety training.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2023
- Violation
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.
It was observed at the time of inspection staff did not have written evaluations completed once every 12 months.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
It was observed at the time of inspection protective receptacle covers were not placed on an outlet on both ends of a string of lights and a power strip for the aquarium in the Cheetah's classroom.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.66(b) · 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 stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
It was observed at the time of inspection a spray bottle containing soapy water was not labeled specifying the content in the bottle. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION.
Corrected by Feb 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
It was observed at the time of the inspection the screws at the base of the toilet were exposed. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2023
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
It was observed at the time of inspection the diaper pads in the Bee's classroom and the Lama's classroom were cracked and the foam was exposed. The diaper changing table had debris in the Panda and the shelves containing toys had a layer of dust.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.132(c) · An operator shall document the manner in which emergency treatment was sought and obtained. File documentation shall include information referenced at §3270.20(c) (relating to reporting injury, death or fire).
It was observed at the time of inspection child #1's record did not contain a plan for emergency treatment for their albuterol sulfate.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #3 diapered a child, while wearing gloves, did not wash their hands. Then was observed immediately diapering another child.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1's high school diploma was signed by their parents.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2023
- Violation
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
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #2's references did not include statements from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Staff #3's file did not contain two nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2022
- Violation
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.
It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 did not have training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. 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.
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #2's High School Diploma dated 2020 was from New York State and their file did not contain out of state clearances as required by the CPSL. Staff #3's start date was on 1-10-22 and her application for her FBI Criminal History Clearance is dated 1-24-2022. Staff #4's start date was 3-5-2021 and her Pennsylvania State Police Clearance is dated 7-12-21. Staff #7's start date was 10-18-21 and her disclosure form was signed on 11-12-21. Staff #8 started on 9-14-2021 and their Child Abuse Registry Clearance was completed on 1-11-2022 and their mandated reporter training was completed on 1-20-2022. Staff #10's mandated reporter training was completed on 7-28-14 and updated on 3-20-20.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2022
- Violation
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.
It was observed at the time of inspection the HVAC Vent in room #226 Pre-School and room #104 Older Toddler were dusty.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
It was observed at the time of inspection the emergency contact information for child #1 did not contain health insurance coverage and policy number as required.
Corrected by Feb 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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 facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #2's start date was 12-2-2021 and their initial health assessment was completed on 1-18-2022. Staff #8's start date was on 9-14-21 and their initial health assessment was completed on 10-12-21. Staff #9's start date was on 1-28-2021 and their initial health assessment was completed on 2-16-21.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
It was observed at the time of inspection staff #3's file did not contain verification of education and child care experience at the time of outset of service at the facility.
Corrected by Feb 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
It was observed at the time of inspection that the facility had not completed and documented an annual emergency drill.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 11, 2026 inspection noted: “It was observed that the trash can in the upstairs bathroom did not have a liner in it.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jun 24, 2025 inspection noted: “It was observed that staff person #1 did not have a State Police clearance or an NSOR on file at time of unannounced visit.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 6, 2025 inspection noted: “Fire drills were conducted on 3/6/25 and again on 5/6/25, the time period between the two was 61 days. That is outside of the regulatory requirement of at least…” — what has changed since then?
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