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Home › PA › Meadville › Meadville Cooperative Preschool Inc
400 N Main St, Meadville PA 16335 · License #CER-00253796 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.75(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.
The first aid kits in Rooms 1/2, 9/10, and 14/15 did not include tweezers.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4, #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #4, #5, staff person #4, #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR. Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 & Part 2.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 #6 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
The file for Staff person #1 includes NSOR certificates dated 11.19.19 and 9.15.25 more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #2 includes criminal history clearances dated 11.16.19 & 11.24.24; child abuse clearances dated 11.21.19 & 9.2.25; FBI clearances dated 11.15.19 & 8.30.25, and NSOR certificates dated 12.9.19 & 8.27.25, all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #3 includes NSOR certificates dated 5.26.20 and 7.15.25 more than 60 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
In Rooms 9/10 and 11/12/13, there was a bottle of soapy water that was accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
There were spray bottles in Room 1/2 and 9/10 that were not in the original bottle or labeled with the contents of the bottle.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
In Room 9/10, beside the filing cabinet, there was a section of baseboard that had pulled away from the wall and the duct tape used to reattach it was coming off, exposing rotted wood under the baseboard.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
There was a blue basket holding construction toys that was cracked in Room 14/15.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
There was a chair in dramatic play in Room 14/15 that was wobbly and potentially unsafe.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreement on file for Child #4 does not include the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The most recent health assessment on file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, is dated 12.9.24, more than 12 months ago. The most recent health assessment on file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, is dated 8.27.24, more than 12 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · ·Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 1.8.25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
The most recent immunization record on file for Child #1, who is a preschool-aged child, includes 2 of 3 Hepatitis B immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 4 DTAP immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age, 2 of 3 HIB immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age, 1 of 4 Pneumococcal immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 3 polio immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 0 of 2 MMR Immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 0 of 2 Varicella immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 0 of 2 Hepatitis A immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) · ·Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 1.8.26 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. 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. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
The file for Child #2, with an enrollment date of 8.27.25, more than 60 days ago, does not include the child's immunization record.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
There was an Albuterol inhaler in Room 11/12/13, labeled for use by a specific child that expired on10.31.25 and was therefore not in accordance with the manufacturer's original label.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
There was an EpiPen labeled for use by a specific child in Room 1/2 which did not include written parental permission to administer.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #3 were dated 6.15.23 and 9.9.25, more than 24 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
During the renewal inspection, the CR was informed by the Allegheny College Public Safety office that the fire detection system was not functioning; there was an issue with the panel. The officer informed the CR that they discovered this on 1.7.26 when they planned a fire drill. The childcare facility was not made aware that the fire detection system was not functioning.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for Child #2, with an enrollment date of 8.2725, which is more than 60 days ago, does not include an initial health report.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.
The facility does not have documentation of the Emergency plan being reviewed annually.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file for Staff person #4 includes Emergency Plan training dated 1.24.22 and 1.21.25, more than 1 year apart. The file for Staff person #5 does not include verification of emergency plan training completed within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet); the training was completed on 1.21.25. The file for Staff person #7 does not include verification of emergency plan training completed within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet); the training was completed on 1.21.25. The file for Staff person #8, #12, #13 does not include verification of emergency plan training completed within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
The file for Staff person #2, #3, #4 includes verification of First Aid/CPR training dated 8.7.24, after the expiration date of 5.31.24.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1, #5, #6, #7, #10, #11, #12, #13 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, #5, #6, #7, #10, #11, #12, #13, staff person #1, #5, #6, #7, #10, #11 #12, #13 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1, has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. Staff person #5, #6, #7, #13 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum and the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum). Staff person #10, has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality AND Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff person #11, #12 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4, #10, #12 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 #4, #10, #12, staff person #4, #10, #12 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #4 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months; the previously documented mandated reporter training on file is dated 9.26.18. Staff person #10, #12 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 #6, #10, #11 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
The file for staff person #6 does not contain a State police Criminal history clearance within 45 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for staff person #6 does not contain documentation of application prior to date of hire for, or the completed New York child abuse clearance, or New York sex offender search within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for staff person #10 does not contain a valid FBI clearance or NSOR certificate within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). The file for staff person #10 also does not contain documentation of application prior to date of hire for, or the completed Connecticut child abuse clearance, or Connecticut sex offender search within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for staff person #11 does not contain a valid NSOR certificate within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The file for Staff person #4 includes criminal history clearances dated 9.19.18 and 1.2.24; child abuse clearances dated 9.26.18 and 1.2.24; and FBI clearances dated 9.20.18 and 1.25.24, all more than 60 months apart. The file for staff person #5 included an NSOR certificate dated more than 45 days after hire (See LIS Code Sheet) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for Staff person #14 includes criminal history clearances dated 7.30.18 and 9.12.23; child abuse clearances dated 8.27.18 and 2.21.25, more than 60 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file for Staff person #5, who was classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience. The file for Staff person #6, #10, #11, who is classified as an aide, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; or a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. The file for staff person #7, classified as Director, does not include verification of a Bachelor's degree in Education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 2 years of experience with children; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 3 years of experience with children; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 4 years of experience with children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(e) · Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.
There were cans of Equate shaving cream, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children", that staff reported was used to make puffy paint, in Room 1/2. There were cans of Barbasol shaving cream, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children", that staff reported was used for arts and crafts projects in Room 14/15.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(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.
The first aid kit in Room 14/15 did not include soap.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Room 9/10 contained a cracked bin holding dominoes and another cracked bin holding dice.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 on file for Child #1 does not include the address for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 8.31.21 and 4.1.24, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #3 were dated 11.10.21 and 12.14.24, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #4 were dated 12.10.20 and 6.15.23, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #15 were dated 8.25.22 and 12.30.24, more than 24 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. 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 health assessment on file for Staff person #5 indicates that the staff person is not suitable to provide childcare with no additional information given.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
In Room 1/2 and Room 14/15, the certification representative observed children's lunchboxes containing potentially hazardous food, such as cheese, being kept in coolers until lunchtime and not being properly refrigerated.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The file for Child #1 does not include written parental permission for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Staff person #1, #6, #10, #11 does not include 2 written non-family references attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in childcare. The file for Staff person #9 includes 1 unrelated reference letter.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility does not have verification of the completion of an emergency drill within the last year.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
The facility does not have verification of having sent the emergency plan to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.72(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.
Observed in Room 12/13, located on the 2nd floor of the building, a window that was raised and not restricted from opening greater than 6 inches.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 letter provided to parents has not been updated to include procedures for lockdown and how accommodations are made for children with special needs.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for staff person #2 contains previous mandated reporter training that expired prior to completion of current mandated reporter training. The training is now current.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
The files for children #1,#2, #3 and #4 contain the original agreement instead of a copy. According to staff interview, the parents were given a copy.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 file for child #3 contains a health report that includes a statement that the child is not able to participate in child care / does not appear to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The files for staff persons #1, #2 and #4 contain current health assessments that were conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The files are now current. The file for staff person #3 is lacking a health assessment completed during the previous 24-month period.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #1, who has been in attendance for greater than 60 days, is lacking a health report completed and signed by a physician.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The files for staff persons #1 and #4 contain current mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 60 months after the previous training. The trainings are now current,
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff person #2, provisional hire date (see LIS code sheet), is lacking a completed NSOR verification within 45 days of hire as required under CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
Observed that a first aid kit was not present in the Front Room where preschool children were observed receiving care.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
Observed that files #1-#6 contained the original agreement.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The files for child #3 and #4 contain emergency contact information that is lacking the health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
Observed that emergency contact information was not available in the front room where 9 preschool children were observed receiving care.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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.
The files for children #3 and #6 are lacking verification of a flu vaccine and have attended for greater than 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The file for staff person #3 is lacking a current health assessment conducted during the previous 24 month period.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file for staff person #3 is lacking verification of 12 hours of child care training during the year 12/18/2021 to 12/18/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #5 is lacking a valid health report and has exceeded 60 days since the first day of attendance..
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:(1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization); (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices; (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent; (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility); (8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of bio contaminants; (9) Precautions when transporting children
The staff file for Staff person #1, who has a hire date of 8/31/21, contained Health and Safety training completed on 12/8/21 which was more than 90 days from date of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 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 # 2 may not work at the facility.
The staff file for Staff person #2, lacked documentation of having applied for and received a State criminal history check, a State sex offender registry check, and a State child abuse and neglect registry check from the State in which they have resided in within the previous five years as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 staff file for Staff person #5 contained a current staff evaluation dated 6/11/21 which was completed more than 12 months from the previously dated 5/29/20 staff evaluation. The staff file for Staff person #4 contained a current staff evaluation dated 6/1/21 which was completed more than 12 months from the previously dated 5/14/20 staff evaluation.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
In Room 9/10, in the paint/light table area, an electrical outlet was observed to lack one protective cover.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The staff file for Staff person #6 contained a current health assessment dated 12/13/21 which was updated more than 24 months from the previously dated 9/25/19 health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Staff person #7 self reported that an emergency drill was conducted however the drill was not documented and on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.31(h) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).
The staff file for Staff person #1, who has a hire date of 8/31/21 and Staff person #3, who has a hire date of 8/11/21, lacked pediatric first-aid and CPR within 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(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.
The facility lacked a means to provide parents of enrolled children a way to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.