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Best Friends Day Care Strawberry Square
303 Walnut St Suite 111, Harrisburg PA 17101 · License #CER-00243357 · Child Care Center
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- 303 Walnut St Suite 111, Harrisburg PA 17101 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 126 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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 play space, peeling and damaged paint on the walls throughout the play space.
Corrected by Nov 30, 2025
- 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.
The individual file for staff person #1 does not include proof of completion of a 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
Corrected by Jul 21, 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 four-year-old classroom, cobwebs and dust around the windows and light fixtures above the windows in the classroom. It was also observed in the four-year-old classroom, the heating vent near the window has an excessive amount of dust.
Corrected by Aug 9, 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 older toddler classroom, peeling paint in the bathroom within the classroom. It was observed in the four-year-old classroom peeling paint and damaged plaster throughout the entire classroom on walls and at corners.
Corrected by Aug 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.101(c)(1) · Play equipment and materials shall include materials for dramatic role playing.
It was observed in the older toddler classroom that there is not play equipment or materials provided to promote dramatic role playing.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.101(c)(2) · Play equipment and materials shall include toys and materials for cognitive development.
It was observed in the older toddler classroom that there no play equipment and materials provided to promote cognitive development.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.106(j) · Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.
It was observed that an infant was using pacifiers attached to pacifier ribbon clips while sleeping in cribs.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
Individual files for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 included the original Agreement forms in files.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
A medication log for child #6 has not been established by the operator for nonprescription medication on site.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2025
- Violation
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.
File for staff person #1 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment. The current completed health assessment is dated 2/10/25 and the previous health assessment is dated 12/31/22.
Corrected by Jul 21, 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.
The individual file for staff person #2 does not include verification of child care experience, education and training.
Corrected by Aug 15, 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 have not been conducted at least once every 60 days. Fire drills were documented to have lapsed 8/21/24 - 10/21/24.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff person #1 did not complete the required Health and Safety training within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS sheet). The completed Health and Safety training for staff person #1 is dated 2/5/25.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2025
- Violation
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.
The emergency contact form for child #1 does not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
- Violation
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.
The facility's emergency plan does not provide 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.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for staff person #1 included a State Police Clearance and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 8/18/23 and the previous was dated 8/12/18. The current FBI clearance is dated 12/20/23 and the previous was dated 8/20/18.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
It was observed in the gross motor room, two electrical outlets were missing protective receptacle covers.
Corrected by Jul 29, 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 in 4-year-old classroom a black backpack containing Mace in a cubby accessible to children. It was observed in the gross motor room Lysol spray, Swiffer Wet Jet solution, and Clorox wipes on a low shelf accessible to children. (corrected on site)
Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
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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 bathroom within the three-year-old classroom, a broke and cracked step stool causing potential injuries. (corrected on site)
Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
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3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
The agreements for children #1-#9 do not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form for child #1 does not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
The emergency contact form for child #1 does not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Corrected by Jul 29, 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.
The emergency contact form for child #2 does not contain the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(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.
The individual files for children #3 and #4 do not include an updated health report at least every 12 months.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
- 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.
Staff persons #1 and #2 utilize assistive walking devices with straps that restrict a child's movement when taking the children on walking excursions.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2024
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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #2 will have until 4/3/24 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #2 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #1 will have until 4/3/24 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 12/14/18. File for staff person #1 did not include an updated State Police Clearance. Current State Police Clearance on file expired 11/9/23. File for staff person #1 did not include an updated Child Abuse Clearance. Current Child Abuse Clearance on file expired 11/9/23.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
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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 preschool classroom, peeling paint on the wall under the windows.
Corrected by Mar 1, 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 in the infant classroom, exposed foam was accessible to children on the foam climbing blocks.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Facility persons #1, #2, and #3 have not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022. Staff person #1 completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update on 6/29/23. Staff person #2 completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update on 6/30/23. Staff person #3 completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update on 7/18/23.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2023
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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 in the two-year-old classroom and the three-year-old classroom that Magic Erasers were not stored in its original container or in a container that specifies the content. (corrected on site)
Corrected by Jul 17, 2023
- 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.
Emergency contact form for child #1 does not include health insurance/MA policy number.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2023
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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.
Emergency contact form for child #1 does not include completed address and/or telephone numbers of individuals child may be released to.
Corrected by Aug 4, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(e) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
Child health forms on file for children #2 and #3 do not include the influenza vaccine for the 2022-23 flu season.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Staff person #1 admitted to hitting child #1 on the hand and forcefully placing child in timeout.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2022
- Violation
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.
It was observed that cribs being used by infants were not at least 2 feet apart on three sides. (Corrected on site - staff moved cribs to provide two feet of space on three sides)
Corrected by Dec 20, 2022
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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.
It was observed in the infant room that cribs were not labeled for specific children.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2022
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3270.106(j) · Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.
It was observed that two infants were using pacifiers attached to pacifier ribbon clips while sleeping in cribs. (Corrected on site - staff removed pacifier ribbons from the pacifiers being used in cribs)
Corrected by Dec 20, 2022
- 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 #2 -- 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 #2--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Facility Person #2 (see LIS code sheet) was observed working with children in the two year old classroom and did not have a Child Abuse clearance or NSOR results on file at the facility.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2022
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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. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.
It was observed in the One Year Old classroom that Facility Person #1 was left alone with 14 children age 1 in the classroom. It was also observed that a Facility Person went into the classroom bathroom, shut the door to use the bathroom and left the classroom out of ratio with 2 facility persons and 14 children age 1.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2022
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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 in the Older Infant classroom that Draino, Lysol and Cascade were in a low cabinet in the classroom kitchen accessible to children. It was observed in the Young Infants classroom that bleach, disinfecting spray and 5 diaper creams were accessible to children. It was observed in the Preschool classroom that Febreze, Clorox wipes and Magic Erasers were in a low unlocked cabinet accessible to children.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(3) · 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.
The file for Facility Person #2 did not include an initial health assessment and results of a TB test to to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2022
- 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 Preschool classroom that there was a broken blue, plastic bin with sharp edges on a bottom shelf accessible to children. It was observed in the Older Infant classroom that there was a loose hanging cord from the swing, accessible to children. It was observed in the Young Infants classroom that there were balloons hanging on the wall posing a potential choking hazard. It was observed in the Two year old classroom that there were push pins used on the wall posing a potential hazard for children.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2022
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3270.101(a) · Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.
It was observed in the Preschool classroom and Two year old classroom that the toy shelves were turned and not accessible to children and the additional toys were purposely placed up on a high shelf away from the reach of children. There was not a sufficient amount or variety of toys provided to the children in the classroom.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.102(g) · Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement.
It was observed in the Young Infant classroom that there was a pink Bumboo seat without a seatbelt that was recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. This seat was described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and may not be on the premises at the facility.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
It was observed in the one year old classroom that there refrigerator used to store food items was at 50° F.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2022
- 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. Children must be supervised at all times.
It was observed that a child ran out of the Preschool classroom and down the hallway unsupervised until a teacher retrieved the child. It was also observed that children were being sent back into the Preschool classroom from the bathroom in the hallway unsupervised.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2022
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3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
It was observed that the medication in the Young Toddler classroom for Child #1 did not have the child name on the bottle. It was also observed and stated through admission from facility persons that the same bottle of medication was to be shared between siblings and not just administered to only the child whose name appeared on bottle.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
Child #1 and Child #2 did not have a completed medication log on file for nonprescription medication.
Corrected by Aug 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
It was observed in the One Year Old classroom that the children's hands were not washed prior to lunch time.
Corrected by Aug 25, 2022
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3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
It was observed in the One Year Old classroom that the facility person's in the classroom did not wash their hands prior to serving lunch.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.163(a)(1) · A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one dairy product.
It was observed that the facility did not provide a dairy item for lunch. Provider stated that milk was typically served although not observed at the time of inspection or listed on the menu.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2022
- 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.
The file for Facility Person #2 did not include verification of child care experience and education prior to service at the facility.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2022
- 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
The file for Facility Person #2 did not include two written non-family references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person
Corrected by Jul 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
It was observed in the Preschool classroom there there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2021
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
It was observed in the Play Room that there was not a written daily plan posted in the group space.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2021
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The agreement on file for Child #1 did not include the date of child's admission.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2021
- Violation
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.
The emergency contact on file for Child #1 did not include the physicians phone number
Corrected by Sep 9, 2021
- Violation
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.
It was observed that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in the play room.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2021
- Violation
3270.131(d)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.
The health report on file for Child #2 did not include a review of the child's health history.
Corrected by Oct 8, 2021
- Violation
3270.131(d)(2) · A health report shall include a list of the child's allergies.
The health report on file for Child #2 did not include a list of the child's allergies.
Corrected by Oct 8, 2021
- Violation
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The health report on file for Child #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by Oct 8, 2021
- Violation
3270.192(4) · 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.
The file for Facility Person #1 did not include an updated FBI clearance. The FBI clearance on file was dated 7/5/2016.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
- 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 emergency plan did not provide emergency accommodations for infants and toddlers in care.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2021
- Violation
3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations 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 emergency plan did not include accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency lock-down.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 6, 2025 inspection noted: “It was observed in the play space, peeling and damaged paint on the walls throughout the play space.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 21, 2025 inspection noted: “The individual file for staff person #1 does not include proof of completion of a training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons dur…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 21, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person #1 did not complete the required Health and Safety training within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS sheet). The completed Health and Safety tra…” — what has changed since then?
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