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Great Minds Think Alike Childcare Llc
2600 Mccarey St, Chester PA 19013 · License #CER-00248470 · Group Child Care Home
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- 2600 Mccarey St, Chester PA 19013 · Directions
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 12 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3280.20 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility did not have documentation of shaken baby syndrome policy -The facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations
Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
- Violation
3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. 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.
During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not have documentation of method of contacting parents at the onset and the end of the emergency
Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
- Violation
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · 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 childcare 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 Person #--- 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3's NSOR was dated 11/21/19
Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
- Violation
3280.66(a) · 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.
During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: A can of paint was observed inside the lower cabinet under the sink in the facility's bathroom unlocked, and accessible to children
Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
- Violation
3280.121(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.
During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: There was no signed documentation of transportation policy in children's file/ or facility's handbook between parent and facility
Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
- Violation
3280.134(b) · Cloth towels and washcloths shall be labeled with the child's name, used by only the named child and laundered weekly. The operator shall arrange a laundry schedule with the parent.
During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Children washing their hands in the bathroom before lunch, and all the children using the same cloth towel to dry their hands
Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
- Violation
3280.174 · The operator of the vehicle shall be 18 years of age or older and shall have a valid operator's license.
During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4 listed as driver for the facility's documentation of licensed expired on 6/11/25
Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
- Violation
3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) · 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.
During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 and # 4's emergency contact did not have the parental signature for obtaining emergency medical care and administering of minor first aid
Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
- Violation
3280.24(a) · 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.
During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have a current Certificate of Compliance posted.
Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
- Violation
3280.14/3280.20 · 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.
During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: - the facility's shaken aby syndrome policy did not include identification and prevention of child maltreatment
Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
- Violation
3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. 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.
During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include method of contacting parents at the onset and at the end of the emergency
Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
- Violation
3280.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.
During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's outdoor play space had debris- wood etc. in the yard that was accessible to children
Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
- Violation
3280.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility has embedded equipment that was not mounted over a loose fill or unitary playground protective surface covering.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2024
- Violation
3280.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's agreement was not signed by the operator
Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
- Violation
3280.123(a)(3) · 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).
During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 did not have a child service report Child # 3's agreement did not include services provided
Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
- Violation
3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's agreement did not have release persons listed
Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
- Violation
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) · 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.
During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 3's agreement was last signed on 3/25/24
Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
- Violation
3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1s health assessment was dated 7/12/23 Child # 2's health assessment was dated 9/27/23
Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
- Violation
3280.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1's pediatric CPR/First aid was dated 10/11/22
Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
- Violation
3280.14/3280.21 · 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. The operator shall establish oral or written communication in the language or mode of communication which is understandable to the parent.
During the inspection on 9/22/2023 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address prevention of shaken baby syndrome, volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the inspection 9/22/2023 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2023
- Violation
3280.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
During the inspection on 9/22/2023 windows above ground level that directly open to the outdoors in the facility were accessible and the opening was greater than 6 inches..
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
3280.76 · 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.
During the inspection on 9/22/2023 the bathroom was observed having cracked tiles.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
3280.31(h) · All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection(f).
During the inspection on 9/22/2023 the file records for staff person #1 and 2 did not include the required updated one-hour health and safety training.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the inspection on 9/22/2023 the file record for child #1 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
3280.124(b)(6)/3280.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. 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.
During the inspection on 9/22/202 the file record for child # 3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form. The file records for child # 1,2 and 3 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
3280.124(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.
During the inspection on 9/22/23 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 posted conspicuously in the room upstairs.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
- Violation
3280.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
During the inspection on 9/22/2023 the file records for child #2 did not include an updated health assessment.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2023
- Violation
3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) · 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.
During the inspection on 9/22/2023 the file records for child #1 and 3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
3280.26(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.
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN INITIAL EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
- Violation
3280.26(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.
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY EMERGENCY PLAN HAD NOT BEEN SENT TO THEIR LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
- Violation
3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
- Violation
3280.32(a)/3280.192(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 #2 and #3- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE OR FBI CLEARANCE. THE RECORD FOR STAFF #3 DID NOT INCLUDE A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE OR NSOR CLEARANCE. IN ADDITION, THE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING FOR STAFF PERSON #2 WAS DATED 7/13/2017.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
- Violation
3280.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WERE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS UNCOVERED IN THE CHILDRENS BATHROOM. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Sep 13, 2022
- Violation
3280.66(a) · 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.
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS AN OPEN CAN OF PAINT UNDER AN UN-LOCKED CABINET LOCATED IN THE CHILDRENS BATHROOM. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS TOXIC CLEANING MATERIALS IN A UNLOCKED CLOSET IN REACH OF CHILDREN.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
- Violation
3280.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE CLASSROOM DID NOT CONTAIN TAPE OR SOAP.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
- Violation
3280.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS YELLOW PEELING PAINT LOCATED ON THE BATHROOM DOOR.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
- Violation
3280.102(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.
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPMENT THAT WAS BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
- Violation
3280.113(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.
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. WHEN ASKED, STAFF PERSON #3 COULD NOT PROVIDE THE NAMES OF THE CHILDREN SHE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
- Violation
3280.123(a)(3) · 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).
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1, #2, #3, #4 AND #5 DID NOT HAVE AN UPDATED CSR ASSESSMENT ON FILE.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
- Violation
3280.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE CHILDS ADMISSION DATE.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
- Violation
3280.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE NAME, ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE CHILDS PHYSICIAN.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
- Violation
3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE HOME ADDRESS OF THE ENROLLING PARENT.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
- Violation
3280.124(b)(4) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE SIGNED WRITTEN CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
- Violation
3280.124(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.
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THEIR MEDICAL INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
- Violation
3280.124(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.
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #3 AND #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE NAME OR ADDRESS OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED. IN ADDITION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE RELEASE PERSONS TELEPHONE NUMBER.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
- Violation
3280.124(f) · 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
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #3 AND #4 WAS OUTDATED. IN ADDITION, THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD #3 WAS OUTDATED.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
- Violation
3280.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
- Violation
3280.151(a)/3280.151(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.
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN INITIAL HEALTH REPORT. IN ADDITION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF #3 DID NOT INCLUDE TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
- Violation
3280.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. BOTTLES AND SIPPY CUPS WERE NOT LABELED WITH CHILDS NAME. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
Corrected by Sep 13, 2022
- Violation
3280.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
- Violation
3280.26(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
- Violation
3280.31(f)(2)/3280.31(f)(6) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices within 90 days of hire.Staff persons shall complete professional development in the prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma within 90 days of hire.
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE SUDDEN INFANT DEATH TRAINING OR SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSE HEAD TRAUMA TRAINING.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
- Violation
3280.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF CHECKING THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM EVERY 30 DAYS.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
- Violation
3280.171(a) · 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.
ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE A LETTER SENT TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES ABOUT THE FACILITIES LOCATION AND VEHICULAR ROUTES.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
- Violation
3280.32(a)/3280.192(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. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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 #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
ON OCTOBER 1ST 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT HAVE THE NSOR CLEARANCE OR FBI CLEARANCE ON FILE.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
- Violation
3280.52(c) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b).
ON OCTOBER 22ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FOLLOW-UP VISIT AT THE FACILITY FOLLOWING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON OCTOBER 1ST 2021. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #4 WAS WORKINGV ALONE WITH 9 CHILDREN. THIS WAS A MIXED AGE GROUP OF CHILDREN, THREE OF THE YOUNGEST CHILDREN IN THIS GROUP WERE 1YEAR OLD.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2021
- Violation
3280.75(c)/3280.75(d) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3280.75(c).
ON OCTOBER 1ST 2021 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE CLASSROOM THAT IS ALSO USED FOR OUTDOOR EXCURSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN TWEEZERS OR WATER.(CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
- Violation
3280.102(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.
ON OCTOBER 1ST 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPTMENT WAS DIRTY AND IN BAD REPAIR. THERE WAS ALSO BROKEN PLAY EQUIPTMENT IN PLAY SPACE.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2021
- Violation
3280.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
ON OCTOBER 1ST 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT WASH THE CHILDS HANDS AFTER DIAPERING.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
- Violation
3280.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
ON OCTOBER 22ND 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FOLLOW-UP VISIT AT THE FACILITY FOLLOWING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON OCTOBER 1ST 2021. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION SEVERAL BOTTLES AND SIPPY CUPS WERE NOT LABELED WITH CHILD'S NAME.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2021
- Violation
3280.192(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
ON OCTOBER 1ST 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUSED TWO NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTERS. (ONLY ONE NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTER WAS ON FILE).
Corrected by Oct 22, 2021
- Violation
3280.31(g)/3280.31(h) · Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection(f).
ON OCTOBER 1ST 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING ON FILE.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2021
- Violation
3280.24(a) · 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.
ON OCTOBER 1ST, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE FACILITIES INSPECTION SUMMARY, CURRENT DHS INFORMATION OR DHS REGULATIONS WERE NOT POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION USED BY PARENTS.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2021
- Violation
3280.26(a)(1)/3280.26(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
ON OCTOBER 1ST 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH; THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT INCLUDE A LOCKDOWN PLAN OR PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Oct 9, 2025 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection on 10/9/25, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility did not have documentation of shaken baby syndrome policy -The facility's…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 4, 2024 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection on 10/28/24, Cert Rep observed the following: - the facility's shaken aby syndrome policy did not include identification and preventio…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 31, 2023 inspection noted: “During the inspection on 9/22/2023 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address prevention of shaken baby syndrome, volunteer emergency preparedness…” — what has changed since then?
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