Assatas Steam Academy Llc

3270.14 · 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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the update and required policy changes for shaken baby syndrome. 1. Prevention/identification of maltreatment

Corrected by Feb 16, 2026

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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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include a current first-aid/CPR training.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2026

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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.

During the inspection, it was observed that the front room's first-aid kit was missing soap, tweezers, and gloves, and the back room's first-aid kit was missing scissors.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2026

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3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

During the inspection, it was observed that staff 2 did not know whom they were responsible for.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2026

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3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 4, did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on their agreement form.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2026

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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.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2026

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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.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2026

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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.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not include a current health assessment.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2026

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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.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not include an updated emergency contact form.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2026

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3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include all required signatures on the bottom of their emergency contact sheet.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2026

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3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have a file on site.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2026

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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.

During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not properly documented their annual emergency drill.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2026

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3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).

During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have verification that their fire system was tested in the last year.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2026

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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.

During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not sent a copy of their emergency plan to their local municipality.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2026

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3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2026

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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.

During the inspection, it was observed that the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.

Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

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3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Feb 21, 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.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

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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.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not include health insurance policy number.

Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

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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.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on their emergency contact sheet.

Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

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3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 4, 5, did not have a current shoot record.

Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

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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.

During the inspection, it was observed that the infant room did not have a hands-free trash can to dispose of diapers.

Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

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3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

During the inspection, it was observed that the changing table surface was not wiped down properly with sanitizing solution after diapering by staff 2.

Corrected by Feb 21, 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.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 3, 4, did not contain updated an emergency contact information and the financial agreement.

Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

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3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 5, did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid, nor did it include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

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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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted or documented an emergency drill.

Corrected by Oct 10, 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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility had not had a fire drill since 1/10/2024.

Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

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3270.27(a) · The facility shall have an emergency plan.

During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include all the required components.

Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, had not completed their 10 hours of health & safety training within 90 days of being hired.

Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

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3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

During my inspection I observed that the did not have the fire system tested in the last year.

Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

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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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1, may not work in a child care position at the facility.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include a signed disclosure statement.

Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

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3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

During my inspection I observed staff 1 leaving the room with 8 children ages 18months - 4years old with only one staff member present.

Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

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3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

During my inspection I observed that the bugs crawling all around the portable sink in the front room.

Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

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3270.192(1) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

Corrected by Oct 10, 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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not contain verification of child care experience.

Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

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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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include two written, nonfamily references.

Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

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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.

A child was left in a locked bathroom by themselves.

Corrected by Mar 22, 2024

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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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility's first-aid kit was missing gloves.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

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

During my inspection I observed that the water in the facility was temping at 120 degrees.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

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3270.14 · 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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Shaken baby syndrome sign/symptoms 2. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 3. Prevention/identification of maltreatment

Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

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3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

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

During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their emergency plan posted.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have their 10 hours health & safety training, and staff 3, did not have their updated 1 hour health & safety training.

Corrected by Feb 22, 2024

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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 # 2, 3, 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.

While reviewing the staff files I observed staff 3 hired on September 2022, does not contain a completed state police clearance. Staff 2 hired on September 2022, did not contain a FBI clearance, or a signed disclosure statement.

Corrected by Feb 23, 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.

During my inspection I observed that there was peeling paint on the back wall in the main room, and under the window near back room.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

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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.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 4, did not include their health insurance coverage and policy number.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

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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.

During my inspection I observed that child 1, did not have a complete medication log.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

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3270.134(a)/3270.152 · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

During my inspection I observed that the staff 1, did not have wash neither her nor the child's hands after diapering.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

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3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

During my inspection I observed that staff 1 did not wipe down the changing table after diapering.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

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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.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3 did not have and updated financial agreement form, and child 3, did not have and update the emergency contact sheet.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

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3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.

While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 4, did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care, and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

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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.

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not have acceptable verification of their child care experience.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

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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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted or documented their emergency drills.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

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3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

During my inspection I observed that the facility was not in compliance with the annual fire safety system.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

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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.

During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include their shelter and lockdown place.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

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3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2024

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3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff/child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff/child ratios must be maintained at all times.

On 2/9/2023, when staff person #1 went to put a soiled diaper in outside dumpster, staff person #2 was alone with 8 children and the youngest child was 2 years old.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2023

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3270.54(a) · At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

During the complaint investigation dated 2/23/2023, it was found that staff person # 1 was alone in the child care space with 4 children on 2/9/2023. It was found that there was only one staff person onsite instead of two. It was found that staff person #1 was alone with 4 children for approximately 5 minutes.

Corrected by Feb 23, 2023

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3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

During renewal inspection dated 1/23/2023, certification representative observed that facility liability insurance expired on 8/3/2022.

Corrected by Feb 6, 2023

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

During the renewal inspection dated 1/23/2023 certification representative observed that one electrical outlet did not have a receptacle cover on it.

Corrected by Jan 23, 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.

During the renewal inspection dated 1/23/2023, certification representative observed that there was toxic soap on the sink, wipes on the changing table, and lysol and cleaning wipes in the bathroom cabinet under the sink and toxic materials were accessible to children.

Corrected by Jan 23, 2023

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3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

During the renewal inspection dated 1/23/2023, certification representative reviewed fire detection system documentation and observed that it expired 5/24/21. Provider did not have valid documentation regarding the operability of fire detection system.

Corrected by Feb 6, 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.

During a renewal inspection on 03/14/2022, the bathroom did not contain a sign stating to wash hands after toileting and before eating.

Corrected by Mar 25, 2022

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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.

During a renewal inspection on 3/14/2022, the file for staff person number one, hired 11/1/2021, contained a health assessment more than one year older than the hire date (dated 9/3/2020).

Corrected by Mar 25, 2022

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3270.27(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).

During a renewal inspection on 3/14/2022, the emergency plan did not contain the evacuation route to the offsite location.

Corrected by Mar 25, 2022

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