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3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

The initial training in the facility's emergency plan in the file for Staff Person #7 was conducted more than 90 days after the staff person's date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).

Corrected by May 29, 2026

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3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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 most recent fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #2, 3 and 5 exceeded 12 months between trainings.

Corrected by May 29, 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.

The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #6 was signed by the staff person and witnessed on two different dates, which is not valid. The out-of-state child abuse clearances in the files for Staff Person #8 and 9 were obtained after the staff persons' first days working in child care at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet).

Corrected by May 29, 2026

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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 #4 contained a foreign college degree, which had not been evaluated by an approved accreditation agency.

Corrected by Jul 16, 2026

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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 most recent written evaluations in the file for Staff Person #5 exceeded 12 months between evaluations.

Corrected by May 29, 2026

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3270.82(e) · Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps.

The sinks in Room #2 and #3 were out of reach for the children to wash their hands and did not contain a means of easy approach, such as platforms or steps.

Corrected by May 29, 2026

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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 updated health reports in the file for Child #1, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports.

Corrected by May 29, 2026

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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 most recent health assessments in the file for Facility Person #1, a food service worker, exceeded 24 months between assessments.

Corrected by May 29, 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.

The most recent parent updates for the fee agreement in the file for Child #1 exceeded 6 months between updates.

Corrected by May 29, 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.

The most recent emergency drills were conducted more than 12 months apart: 2/25/25-3/11/26.

Corrected by May 29, 2026

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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.

The fire drill/fire system test log documents three occasions when fire system tests exceeded thirty days between tests: 8/5-9/9, 11/4-12/18 and 3/10-4/14.

Corrected by May 29, 2026

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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).

During the complaint investigation on 1/28/26, staff statements disclosed that staff #1 was alone in a young toddler room with a group of mixed young and older toddlers on 1/15/26. Therefore, ratio at the time was 1:6.

Corrected by Jan 15, 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The most recent NSOR Certificates in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months between certificates. The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #4 was dated after the staff person's first day in child care. The out of state Child Abuse Clearance in the file for Staff Person #5 was acquired after the staff person's start date. (See LIS Code Sheet).

Corrected by May 29, 2025

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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 foreign degree in the file for Staff Person #2 has not been evaluated by an approved evaluation agency (member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).

Corrected by Jun 11, 2025

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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.

Observed splintering wood, which creates a sharp edge, on the wooden deck in the outdoor play space.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

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3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

A visual strip or other visual identification was not placed on glass located in Rooms #6 and 7.

Corrected by May 29, 2025

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3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

The fee agreements utilized by the facility do not specify the services provided.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

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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 initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #1 was conducted after the staff person's first day working in child care. (See LIS Code Sheet).

Corrected by May 29, 2025

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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.

There was no proof of application for a clearance required from out-of-state on file for Facility Person #1 or for the FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #2. These required clearances were completed after the staff persons' respective start dates. The current criminal history, child abuse, and FBI clearances on file for Facility Person #4 were completed more than 60 months after the previous clearances on file.

Corrected by May 13, 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.

There were no gloves, tweezers or scissors in the first aid kit in the Young Toddler A room.

Corrected by May 13, 2024

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3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

There was splintered wood on railings accessible to children on the outdoor studio in the facility's outdoor playspace.

Corrected by May 13, 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.

There was a small spot of damaged plaster on the wall in Room 13.

Corrected by May 13, 2024

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3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

There was a plexiglass partition in the traffic area in the Infant A room with no visual identification.

Corrected by May 13, 2024

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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.

There was less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides of rest equipment in use in the Preschool 2 and Older Toddler B rooms.

Corrected by May 13, 2024

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3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

The admission date on the agreement on file for child #3 was incorrect.

Corrected by May 14, 2024

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3270.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

The birthdate listed on the emergency contact form on file for child #2 was incorrect.

Corrected by May 14, 2024

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3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

The current emergency contact form on file for child #3 and agreement on file for child #4 were reviewed and updated by parents in writing more than 6 months after the previous agreements/ emergency contact forms on file.

Corrected by May 13, 2024

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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.

The current health assessment on file for child #1 was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file.

Corrected by May 13, 2024

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

A staff person was observed in the Infant A room using wipes to clean a child's hands - child is able to wash hands at the sink - after diapering and before eating.

Corrected by May 13, 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.

The current complete health assessment on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 24 months after the previous health assessment.

Corrected by May 13, 2024

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3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

A staff person in the Infant A room was observed using hand sanitizer rather than washing their hands after diapering/ before feeding a child.

Corrected by May 13, 2024

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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.

There was no documentation the operator has tested the fire alarm system at least every 30 days. Previously it was determined that the disruption to other programs in the building provided a valid reason for the operator not to do so and instead have the system professionally inspected annually. However as the same legal entity owns the building and the child care program, this is not a valid reason for an operator to not test the fire alarm system at least every 30 days and document the testing.

Corrected by May 13, 2024

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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.

The updated health and safety training required to be completed by staff by 12/30/22 was completed after that date by Facility Persons #2, #3, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18 and #19.

Corrected by May 11, 2023

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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.

The signature on the disclosure statement on file for Facility Person #1 was dated after their start date. The NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #1 (3/10/23) was completed after their start date (See IS Code Sheet) and there was no proof of application on file for an NSOR clearance. A required out of state clearance on file for Facility Person #4 (1/9/23) was completed after their start date (See IS Code Sheet.) There was no proof of application on file for this clearance.The FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #9 (10/18/22) was completed after their start date (See IS Code Sheet) and there was no proof of application on file for anFBI clearance.

Corrected by May 11, 2023

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3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Facility Person #12 was classified as a group supervisor with documentation of a bachelors degree that includes 30 related credits. There was no documentation of child care experience on file for Facility Person #12.

Corrected by May 11, 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.

There was no handwashing sign at a toilet in the restroom between Rooms #3 and #4.

Corrected by May 11, 2023

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3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

There was a bench outside in the playspace with a crack in the seat, creating a potential pinch point.

Corrected by May 11, 2023

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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.

There was a cot in use in Room #2 with less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides.

Corrected by May 11, 2023

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3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

The initial health assessment on file for Facility Person #9 (10/19/22) was completed after their start date. (See IS Code Sheet.) The initial health assessment/TB test on file for Facility Person #18 (8/11/21 & 8/13/21) were completed more than a year prior to their start date. (See IS Code Sheet.)

Corrected by Jun 3, 2023

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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.

The most recent letter on file notifying local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was dated 4/20/22.

Corrected by May 15, 2023

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3270.94(a)(1)/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 fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. 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.

There was no documentation on file of fire drills conducted at the facility prior to 8/15/22.

Corrected by Oct 12, 2022

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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 current firesafety training completed and documented on file for Facility Persons #3, #5 and #7 was completed more than 12 months after the prior firesafety training.

Corrected by May 27, 2022

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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:

There was no acceptable health and safety training completed and file within 90 days of hire for Facility Person #6. (See IS Code sheet. The (not valid) training on file at hire was dated 10/14/18. The acceptable training was dated 4/26/22.

Corrected by May 27, 2022

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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 #5- may not work at the facility without a valid signed disclosure statement.

The current criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #5 was completed more than 60 months after the prior criminal history clearance on file. The disclosure statement on file and signed by Facility Person # 6 was not signed by a witness.

Corrected by May 27, 2022

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3270.35(a) · A group supervisor is responsible for the minimum duties described at §3270.35(a)(1) - (3).

Documentation on file indicates Facility Person #2 has completed a bachelors degree in a nonrelated field, and has completed 15 credits in human services. There was no child care experience documented and on file for Facility Person #2. Facility Person #2 was classified as a group supervisor.

Corrected by May 27, 2022

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

The hot water running from the sinks accessible to children in several rooms was measured to exceed 110° F as follows: Room 1 - 120 ° F; Room 2 - 123° F; and Room 3 - 116° F.

Corrected by Jun 17, 2022

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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.

There was a small area of damaged plaster on the back wall in Room 4.

Corrected by May 27, 2022

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3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

The current agreements on file for children #1 and #2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Corrected by May 27, 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.

The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 24 months after the previous health assessment on file.

Corrected by May 27, 2022

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3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) · 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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

The agreements on file for children #2 and #3 were reviewed and signed by a parent more than 6 months prior. There was also an additional parent signature on each agreement that was not dated.

Corrected by May 27, 2022

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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.

The only emergency drill conducted and documented on file at the facility was conducted on 4/21/22, more than 12 months after the requirement to conduct annual drills became effective (12/19/2020.)

Corrected by May 27, 2022

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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.

The pediatric first aid and CPR training documented and on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 90 days after their start date. (See IS Code sheet) The training was completed on 9/15/21.

Corrected by May 27, 2022

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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.

There was no documentation on file that the most recent updated emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.

Corrected by Jun 23, 2022

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