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3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. 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.

Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR.

Corrected by May 25, 2026

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

A complete PA state police clearance was not available for staff #2- results showed as pending. Corrected on site by obtaining a new state police clearance. A complete PA state police clearance was not available for staff #3- disseminated date not available. Corrected on site by obtaining a new state police clearance.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2026

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3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

An outlet cover was observed to be missing in the Cricket classroom. Corrected on site by placing a cover in the outlet. An outlet cover was observed to be missing in the Caterpillar classroom. Corrected on site by placing a cover in the outlet.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2026

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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.

A pack of diaper wipes labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed to be accessible to children. Corrected on site by placing the wipes out of reach of children.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2026

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3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

A pothos plant was observed in the infant room. Corrected on site by removing the plant from the room. A pothos and peace lily were observed in the Crickets room. Corrected on site by removing the plants from the room.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2026

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3270.75(b)/3270.133(4) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

A go-bag containing a first aid kit was observed to be stored within reach of children while on the playground. Corrected on site by staff wearing the go-bag. The go-bag containing a first aid kit and medication was observed to be accessible to children in the Jitterbug classroom. Corrected on site by placing the bag out of reach of children.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2026

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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.

The bulletin board in the gross motor room was observed to have flaking cork in the lower right corner, which was within reach of children. Corrected on site by placing tape over the area.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2026

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3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Lidded trash cans were not available at the sink areas in the Ladybug, Butterfly, and Dragonfly classrooms.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2026

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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.

The diaper changing table in the Infant room was observed to have dirt and dust in the base of the table. Corrected on site by cleaning the base of the table. The diaper changing table in the Waddler room was observed to have dirt, crumbs, and hair in the base of the table. Corrected on site by cleaning the base of the table. A bouncy seat in the Waddler room was observed to have dirt on the tray. Corrected on site by cleaning the tray.

Corrected by Apr 20, 206

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

Lima beans were observed in the sensory table in the Butterfly classroom.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2026

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

A child in the infant room was observed sleeping in a crib that was not clear on 3 sides by 2 feet.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2026

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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.

Health insurance and policy information was not available for child #3. Corrected on site by obtaining the information.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2026

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3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

A medication log with parent consent was not available for child #1 or child #2. Corrected on site by obtaining the required documentation.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2026

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Staff person #1 had not completed mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. This is evidenced by the previous documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/29/20 and the current training dated 10/29/25.

Corrected by Nov 4, 2025

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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 alarm system exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe (9/19/25, 10/22/25).

Corrected by Nov 4, 2025

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3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

The staff persons in the Infant rooms (younger and older infants) are writing the feeding schedules for the children, instead of the parents.

Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Staff person #1's PA State Police clearance results on record did not have any purpose for the clearance request selected. (corrected during inspection). The time between NSOR clearance results on record exceeded the permitted every 60 months' timeframe (1/9/20, 2/26/25).

Corrected by Apr 8, 2025

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

It was observed, in the Ladybugs classroom (2 yr olds) that small cotton balls (less than 1 inch diameter) were accessible to children (corrected during inspection).

Corrected by Apr 7, 2025

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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, that the refrigerator in the young Infant room measured a temperature of 50 degrees F. (corrected during inspection).

Corrected by Apr 7, 2025

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

Child #1's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's home telephone number.

Corrected by Apr 7, 2025

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3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) · 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. 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.

Child #3's prescription medication (Fireflies room) was not in its original container and did not identify the name of the child for whom the medication was intended.

Corrected by Apr 8, 2025

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3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Child #3 and #4 (Fireflies and Dragonflies rooms) had medications in the classroom, but no medication log on file at the facility.

Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

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3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Staff person #3's health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and an assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Corrected by Apr 22, 2025

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3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

The time between parents reviewing and updating the financial agreement of child #1 exceeded the permitted at least every 6 months' timeframe. (6/24/24, 1/30/25).

Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

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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.

Staff person #4's record did not contain verification of the required experience to act as an Assistant Group Supervisor, and has been acting as an Assistant Group Supervisor. (corrected during inspection).

Corrected by Apr 8, 2025

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

The time between Staff Person #2 and #5's Fire Safety training exceeded the annual timeframe (1/17/23, 2/5/24)., (1/5/23, 2/8/24) respectively.

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Staff person #1's time between Mandated Reporter trainings exceeded the permitted 60 months' timeframe (8/28/18, 2/8/24).

Corrected by May 7, 2024

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

The time between staff evaluations on record for Staff Person #5 exceeded the one evaluation every 12 months' timeframe (6/2/22, 8/28/23).

Corrected by May 7, 2024

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3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

It was observed that the water temperature of the classroom sink, in the Infant classroom, measured 122 degrees F (corrected during inspection)

Corrected by Apr 22, 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 Caterpillars classroom, that there was peeling paint (2-3") under the bulletin board on the left wall (upon entering) (corrected during inspection)

Corrected by Apr 15, 2024

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3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

It was observed in the Dragon and Fireflies 2 classroom bathrooms that there were no lidded waste receptacles.

Corrected by May 7, 2024

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

It was observed, in the Butterflies classroom (2 and 3 yrs) that the children were playing with Unifix Cubes which were less than 1" diameter. (corrected during inspection)

Corrected by Apr 15, 2024

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3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

It was observed, in the Infant Room, 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 conspicuously posted (corrected during inspection).

Corrected by May 8, 2024

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3270.133(3)/3270.133(7)(v) · 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. A medication log shall include the date of administration.

It was observed in the Butterflies classroom that child #1's medication log had no end date included in the dates of administration on this child's medication log. Child #2's medication log, in the Ladybugs classroom, did not include dates of administration. Child #2's two medications did not identify the name of the child for whom the medication was intended. In the Fireflies 1 classroom, medication intended for child #3 did not contain the child's name.

Corrected by Apr 19, 2024

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3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Staff person #3's initial health assessment was dated after the first day of working at the facility (1/24/24) See Code Sheet

Corrected by May 8, 2024

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3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

It was observed, in the Dragon and Fireflies 2 classrooms, that children's perishable lunch items brought from home were not refrigerated.

Corrected by May 6, 2024

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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 #4's records did not contain the required proof of child care experience needed to be unsupervised with children, yet had been unsupervised.

Corrected by May 8, 2024

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3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Staff person #3 and #6 did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of hire: Both staff persons completed on 1/24/24 (See Code Sheet)

Corrected by May 6, 2024

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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 (6/19/23, 8/26/23).

Corrected by May 7, 2024

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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 testing of the fire detection devices exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe (1/2/24, 2/12/24).

Corrected by May 7, 2024

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3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

It was observed, in the Waddler room (6 months-1 yr), that child #1's written feeding schedule was not completed by the parent.

Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

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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 Butterflies classroom, that on the right wall (upon entering) there were three 1/2" areas of peeling paint (corrected during inspection).

Corrected by Apr 12, 2023

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3270.14/3270.21 · Staff person #1 shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 5/17/23 to complete the required 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 higher.

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first-aid and CPR . Staff person #1's pediatric first-aid/CPR training on record was not through an approved curriculum.

Corrected by May 11, 2023

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3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

It was observed that the emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility (corrected during inspection).

Corrected by Apr 12, 2023

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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.

The parent letter about the emergency plan does not contain lock-down procedures and accommodations for infants/toddlers/children with disabilities.

Corrected by May 9, 2023

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 4, #5, and #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Staff person #4's file did not contain an FBI clearance. Staff person #5 and #6's files contained Department of Education FBI clearances, instead of the required DHS FBI clearances.

Corrected by Apr 22, 2023

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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 Caterpillars classroom, that cream and Advil (keep out of reach of children) were accessible to children in a backpack on a bottom shelf of cubby area (corrected during inspection).

Corrected by Apr 12, 2023

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3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

It was observed that there were no emergency telephone numbers posted by the telephone in the Caterpillars classroom (corrected during inspection).

Corrected by Apr 12, 2023

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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 there were no handwashing signs in the bathrooms of the Butterflies, Ladybugs, Honeybees, Jitterbugs, Kindergarten, Fireflies, and Doodlebugs classrooms.

Corrected by May 2, 2023

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

It was observed, in the Infant room, that plastic bags were accessible to children in a cabinet (corrected during inspection). In the Ladybugs classroom (24 months-3 yrs), silicone ponytail holders and several stud earring backs (all less than 1 inch diameter) were accessible to children in a child's backpack on bottom shelf of the cubby (corrected during inspection).

Corrected by Apr 12, 2023

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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.

At the time of enrollment, parents did not receive in writing, the facility's supervision policy.

Corrected by Apr 18, 2023

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3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

The parents of child #3hrough #12 did not receive the original agreement. Originals were in children's files.

Corrected by Apr 19, 2023

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

Child #7's emergency contact information did not include the work address, home telephone, and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

Corrected by May 11, 2023

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3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

It was observed in the Kindergarten classroom that the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in a conspicuous location (corrected during inspection).

Corrected by Apr 12, 2023

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3270.131(e)(4) · The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77.

The most recent Influenza immunization on record for child #6 is 9/17/21 and for child #12 is 11/30/21.

Corrected by Apr 24, 2023

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3270.133(7)(i)/3270.133(7)(iv) · A medication log shall include the name of the medication. A medication log shall include the amount of medication administered.

Child #2's medication log did not include the name of the medication and the amount of medication administered.

Corrected by Apr 13, 2023

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3270.133(7)(v)/3270.133(7)(vi) · A medication log shall include the date of administration. A medication log shall include the time of administration.

Child #2's medication log did not include the date and time of administration.

Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

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3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

It was observed, in the Infant classroom, that a hands-free covered trashcan was available to discard the soiled diaper, however, staff used hands to open the trashcan.

Corrected by Apr 12, 2023

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3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Staff person #2's health assessment (5/20/22) did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Both YES and NO were checked in response to the question: "Does this individual have any communicable diseases?"

Corrected by May 10, 2023

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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.

Staff person #3's file does not contain the acceptable verification required for her position as a Group Supervisor. The Bachelor's degree on file does not indicate the major/field of the degree.

Corrected by Apr 14, 2023

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

The facility's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities.

Corrected by May 12, 2023

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

There was no documentation on record of conducting an emergency drill in 2022.

Corrected by May 8, 2023

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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: (5/3/22, 8/12/22), (8/12/22, 11/22/22).

Corrected by May 5, 2023

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3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

The documented fire drills did not contain the names of the facility persons who participated in them.

Corrected by May 5, 2023

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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.

There was no documentation of testing of the fire detection system on record (tested fire detection system during inspection).

Corrected by Apr 12, 2023

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3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. 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 #6's initial health assessment and written verification of immunization were received by the facility after 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility: Initial health assessment and immunization record dated 10/18/22 (see code sheet)

Corrected by Apr 13, 2023

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3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: 3270.31 (f) 1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1 did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Corrected by Jul 27, 2022

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