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

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the child admission date.

Corrected by May 16, 2026

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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.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency plan posted had not been reviewed for the year.

Corrected by May 16, 2026

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3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were toxic cleaning supplies under a unlocked sink in room #4.

Corrected by May 16, 2026

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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.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a current copy of the liability insurance. (Corrected on site).

Corrected by Apr 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.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in room #3 infants was missing scissors. (Corrected on site).

Corrected by Apr 16, 2026

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

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The ceiling tiles located in room #4 has water damage stains.

Corrected by May 16, 2026

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

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was plastic trash bags on the bathroom floor located in the toddler classroom. (Corrected on site).

Corrected by Apr 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.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The rest equipment in room #2 was not labeled with children names. (Corrected on site).

Corrected by Apr 16, 2026

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3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #2 was not signed by the parent. The fee agreement for child #4 was not signed by the operator.

Corrected by May 16, 2026

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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).

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #3 and #4 did not have the required CSR assessments.

Corrected by May 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.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #2, #3 and #4 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by May 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.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by May 16, 2026

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3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #3 and #5 did not have an updated health assessment.

Corrected by May 16, 2026

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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.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1 did not wash their hands after diapering.

Corrected by May 16, 2026

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3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Bottles located in room #3 infants were not labled with children names. (Corrected on site).

Corrected by Apr 16, 2026

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3270.178 · A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in the transportation van was missing a bottle of water. (Corrected on site).

Corrected by Apr 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.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation of an annual emergency drill.

Corrected by May 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.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documents showing that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.

Corrected by May 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.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility had not yet notified the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Corrected by May 16, 2026

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3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The refrigerator in classroom #1 (Dauphin's classroom) was not working properly.

Corrected by May 10, 2025

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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.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not copy of general liability insurance policy on file.

Corrected by May 10, 2025

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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.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not have an annual emergency plan training.

Corrected by May 10, 2025

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3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 and #4 did not include CPR pediatric first aid training.

Corrected by May 23, 2025

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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. Health and Safety training

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 and #4 did not include the required health and safety training.

Corrected by May 10, 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1, #3, #4 and #5 may not work in a child care position 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 #1, #3, #4 and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not include a signed disclosure statement. In addition, volunteer person #6 was in the classroom with preschool teacher at the time of inspection. The facility did not have a state police clearance, Child abuse clearance, FBI clearance or NSOR clearance on file at the facility for volunteer person #6.

Corrected by May 10, 2025

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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.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not have an updated annual evaluation.

Corrected by May 10, 2025

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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.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Room #3 (Jellyfish room) had dawn dish soap on lower sink in reach of the children. (Corrected on site).

Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

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3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, in room #3 (Starfish room) there was a first aid kit on a low chair in reach of the children. (Corrected on site).

Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

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3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit in room #5 (turtle classroom) was missing soap, scissors, tweezers and water. The first aid kit in room #2 (Jellyfish classroom) was missing soap and tweezers.

Corrected by May 10, 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.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were broken floor file located in room #1 (Dauphin's classroom).

Corrected by May 10, 2025

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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.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was peeling gray paint, plaster repair in room in the infant room (Bees classroom).

Corrected by May 10, 2025

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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.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The toilets and sinks were missing handwashing signs in classrooms #2, #3 and #4.

Corrected by May 10, 2025

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3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were items blocking the exit door in room #1 (Dauphins classroom). (Corrected on site).

Corrected by Apr 10, 2025

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3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was peeling damaged equipment located on the outside play space.

Corrected by May 10, 2025

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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.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The rest equipment in classroom #2 (Jellyfish classroom) was not labeled for the use of a specific child.

Corrected by May 10, 2025

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3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 and #5 did not include a fee agreement signed by the operator and the parent or that specify the date of the child's admission.

Corrected by May 10, 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).

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not have updated child growth and development assessments.

Corrected by May 23, 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.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #3 and #4 did not include health insurance coverage and policy numbers.

Corrected by May 10, 2025

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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.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 and #5 did not include a signed fee agreement. In addition, the record for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 needed an updated emergency contact forms.

Corrected by May 10, 2025

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3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) · Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have pick-up and drop off procedures posted in a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.

Corrected by May 10, 2025

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3270.192(2)(iii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #5 did not have verification of education.

Corrected by May 10, 2025

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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.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 and #5 did not include two, nonfamily written reference letters on file.

Corrected by May 10, 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.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation on file for an emergency drill.

Corrected by May 10, 2025

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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.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation that the fire alarm system is bring checked every 30 days.

Corrected by May 10, 2025

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3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Corrected by May 23, 2025

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3270.131(a) · 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.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #5 did not include an initial health assessment.

Corrected by May 10, 2025

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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.

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have annual local traffic safety letter notifying them of use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Corrected by May 10, 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).

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the record for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 did not include an updated developmental assessment.

Corrected by May 24, 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.

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a written policy to address recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with crying fussy children or prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Corrected by May 24, 2024

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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.

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have emergency plan training for staff person #1 or #2.

Corrected by May 24, 2024

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

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the emergency plan was not posted at a conspicuous location used by parents.

Corrected by May 24, 2024

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3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 and #3 did not include an updated pediatric First Aid/CPR training by an approved PQAS instructor.

Corrected by May 24, 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). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not include a disclosure statement or out of state NSOR clearance for Maryland. In addition, the child abuse clearance on file for staff person #4 was for volunteers and not for employment.

Corrected by May 24, 2024

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

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were electrical outlets unplugged in room #3 star fish and room #5 preschool.

Corrected by May 24, 2024

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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.

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was toxic (keep out of reach of children) spray bottles and cleaning supplies under an unlocked cabinet in room #2 Dauphins.

Corrected by May 24, 2024

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3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Room #1 Turtles and Room #2 Dauphins did not have a first aid kit. In addition, the first aid kits location in room #4 Jelly fish and #3 star fish was missing soap.

Corrected by May 24, 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.

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was peeling damaged grey paint, unfinished plater and holes in the wall located in room #2 dauphins.

Corrected by May 24, 2024

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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.

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific children.

Corrected by May 24, 2024

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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.

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by May 24, 2024

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3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for children #5, #9 and #10 did not specify the children's admission dates.

Corrected by May 24, 2024

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3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician and the emergency contact for child #4 did not include the health insurance policy number.

Corrected by May 24, 2024

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3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #10 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Corrected by May 24, 2024

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3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #1, #3, #4 and #9 did not have addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by May 24, 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.

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact forms and fee agreements for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 were outdated.

Corrected by May 24, 2024

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3270.181(e) · If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact forms located in the classrooms emergency first aid bags were outdated.

Corrected by May 24, 2024

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3270.182(4) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #10 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Corrected by May 24, 2024

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3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) · 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. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for #10 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures or signed parental consent for transportation and walking excursions.

Corrected by May 24, 2024

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

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The current emergency plan did not have accommodations for children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by May 24, 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.

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have an emergency drill log indicating the time or different types of emergency drills.

Corrected by May 24, 2024

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3270.31(h) · All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f). Health and Safety training.

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include the 1 hour updated Health and safety training. (Corrected on site).

Corrected by Apr 24, 2024

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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.

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the primary staff person did not have documentation of a fire drill within the last 60 days.

Corrected by May 24, 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.

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was no documentation showing that the fire alarm system is being checked every 30 days.

Corrected by May 24, 2024

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3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the record for staff person #1 and #4 did not have the annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Corrected by May 24, 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.

On April 24, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not send an annual letter to the local traffic safety authorities about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes.

Corrected by May 24, 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.

On May 26, 2023 during the complaint investigation, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were not adequately supervising the classroom children and could not explain how child was injured.

Corrected by May 26, 2023

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3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

On May 26, 2023 during the complaint investigation, Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not give the parent an incident report on the day of incident.

Corrected by Jun 26, 2023

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3270.113(a) · The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

On April 4th, 2023, during the complaint investigation cert rep was informed that on 3/21/23 child # 1 was injured with nursemaids' elbow while staff #'s 1-4 were present in the classroom. Staff person's # 1-4 stated that were unaware that the child was injured and were and were unable to explain how the injury occurred. On 3/27/23 child # 1 fell and injured head while in the classroom with staff persons #1 and # 2. Staff persons were unable to explain how the injury occurred.

Corrected by May 3, 2023

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3270.113(a) · The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

On April 4th, 2023, during the complaint investigation cert rep was informed that on 3/21/23 child # 1 was injured with nursemaids' elbow while staff #'s 1-4 were present in the classroom. Staff person's # 1-4 stated that were unaware that the child was injured and were and were unable to explain how the injury occurred. On 3/27/23 child # 1 fell and injured head while in the classroom with staff persons #1 and # 2. Staff persons were unable to explain how the injury occurred.

Corrected by Jul 28, 2023

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3270.113(a) · Children must be supervised at all times.

On April 4th, 2023, during the complaint investigation cert rep was informed that on 3/21/23 child # 1 was injured with nursemaids' elbow while staff #'s 1-4 were present in the classroom. Staff person's # 1-4 stated that were unaware that the child was injured and were and were unable to explain how the injury occurred. On 3/27/23 child # 1 fell and injured head while in the classroom with staff persons #1 and # 2. Staff persons were unable to explain how the injury occurred.

Corrected by Apr 4, 2023

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