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3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/25/26 it was reported that the facility did not currently have a director. The legal entity reported that during the week of 3/15/26-3/21/26 the director was only present for 3-4 hours and the facility has not had a director since the previous director's last day on 3/16/26.

Corrected by Apr 1, 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.

During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/25/26 Cert rep observed bagged wipes which were labeled, "Keep bags away from children" in accessible bins under the changing table in the older toddler room. The children in these room were toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouths.

Corrected by Mar 25, 2026

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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 an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/25/26 Facility Person 1 had a health assessment dated 7/17/24, which is more than 12 months before Facility Person 1's first day with children. See LIS code sheet for first day working with children. Facility Person 1 was observed providing care with children on 3/25/26.

Corrected by Apr 6, 2026

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3270.192(4) · 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.

During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/25/26 Facility Person 1's signed disclosure statement dated 2/16/25 did not include a witness signature. Facility Person 1 did sign, and date a new disclosure statement dated 3/25/26, which had the appropriate witness signature, however this was obtained after Facility Person 1's first day working with children, and after Facility Person 1 was observed providing care to children on 3/25/26. See LIS Code Sheet for first day with children.

Corrected by Mar 25, 2026

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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.

During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/25/26 Facility Person 2 did not have 2 non-family written references in their Facility Person file.

Corrected by Mar 26, 2026

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3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure 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.

During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/25/26 the facility's fire drill log did not have written record of the facility persons who were present (fire drill dated 9/22/25) and the hypothetical location of the fire (fire drill dated 12/16/25).

Corrected by Apr 2, 2026

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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 facility shall have a written policy which addresses: 1. Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 the facility did not have a written policy which addressed the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Corrected by Aug 1, 2025

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3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, Staff 1, Staff 5, Staff 6, Staff 8 and Staff 9 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Staff 1, Staff 5, Staff 6, Staff 8 and Staff 9, Staff 1, Staff 5, Staff 6, Staff 8 and Staff 9 may not work in a child-care position or have direct contact with children at the facility.

During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Staff 1, Staff 5, Staff 6, Staff 8 and Staff 9 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff 1, Staff 5, Staff 6, Staff 8 and Staff 9 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PA Required Health and Safety (Staff 1, Staff 5, Staff 6, Staff 8 and Staff 9), and Pediatric first aid and CPR training (Staff 8)

Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

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3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 the letter to the parents did not address lockdown procedures.

Corrected by Aug 1, 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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff 1, Staff 4, Staff 5, and Staff 9 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise Staff 1, Staff 4, Staff 5, and Staff 9, Staff 1, Staff 4, Staff 5, and Staff 9 may not work in a child-care position or have direct contact with children at the facility.

During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Staff 1, Staff 4, Staff 5, and Staff 9 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet for dates of hire(DOH): PA Required Health and Safety training.

Corrected by Aug 1, 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. Staff 6 and 8 may not work in a child care position or have direct contact with children at the facility until the required clearances are on file at the facility.

During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 the following CPSL violations were noted[See LIS code sheet for first day with children(1Dw/C)]: 1. The following staff had disclosure statements signed on the respective dates: Staff 4(6/5/25), and Staff 8(7/24/25), which are after the staffs' first days with children. Staff 4 and 8 were provisionally hired. 2. Staff 3 had an NSOR certificate dated 6/10/25 and Staff 4 had an NSOR certificate dated 1/29/25, which is after their first day with children. Neither Staff had the NSOR request on file for review. 3. Staff 6 did not have a NY Sex Offender Registry clearance on file. Staff 6 has begun working with children. Staff 6 has resided in NY in the past 60 months. 4. Staff 8 did not have a DHS FBI clearance on file. Staff 8 has begun working with children. 5. Cert rep observed Staff 8 working with children without supervision of a permeant staff who had all required clearances on file. Staff 8 was provisionally hired, and still within their provision hire window.

Corrected by Jul 24, 2025

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

During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Staff 4, Staff 5, and Staff 9 did not complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire. This is evidenced by mandated reporter trainings documented in the staffs' files with the respective dates: Staff 4 (7/1/25), Staff 5 (6/11/25), Staff 9(6/9/25) . See LIS code sheet for date of hire(DOH).

Corrected by Jul 24, 2025

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3270.34(b)(3) · A director shall have attained an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children.

During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Staff 1 had an associate's degree in Psychology and 2.49 years of experience working in Child Care on file. Staff 1 has been working as a director.

Corrected by Aug 1, 2025

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3270.75(b)/3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. 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 a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Cert rep observed the first aid kits in the following rooms were missing required items: Infants(missing scissors), Preschool (missing tweezers and scissors). Cert rep also observed that the first aid kit was mounted to the wall in the school aged room. In this location the children in this room could access the first aid kit.

Corrected by Jul 25, 2025

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

During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Cert rep observed a Ziploc bag in a child's accessible cubie. The children in this room are toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouths.

Corrected by Jul 24, 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.

During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Child 1 did not have a phone number for all the release persons listed in the emergency contact form.

Corrected by Jul 25, 2025

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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 a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Cert rep observed a staff in the older toddler room did not wash the staff's hands or the child's hands after diapering the child. School aged children reported to Cert rep they did not wash their hands before eating their morning snack.

Corrected by Jul 25, 2025

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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 7/24/25 Staff 4 had an initial health assessment dated 5/16/25, which is after her first day with children. See LIS code sheet for first day with children(1Dw/C).

Corrected by Jul 24, 2025

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3270.192(4) · 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.

During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 the following staff had disclosure statements signed on the respective dates: Staff 1(6/5/25), Staff 2(6/5/25), Staff 5(6/6/25), Staff 7(6/5/25), and Staff 9(6/5/25). These are after the staffs' first days with children. See LIS code sheet for first day with children(1Dw/C). These staff were not provisionally hired.

Corrected by Jul 24, 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.

During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Staff 6 and Staff 10 had 1 written reference each in their respective staff files.

Corrected by Aug 1, 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.

During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Cert rep noted more than 30 days between fire detection testing on 3 occasions: 1/3/25-2/3/25, 2/3/25-3/6/25, and 6/4/25-7/4/25.

Corrected by Jul 24, 2025

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3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person 2 and staff person 3-- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation.¿ If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 2 and Staff person 3, staff person 2 and staff 3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 cert rep noted the following: Staff 2 and Staff 3 did not have training certificate from an approved PQAS Instructor on file for Pediatric CPR/First Aid. Staff 2 was observed to be alone with children in the Older Toddler Room, during the afternoon. Staff 3 was observed to be alone with children in the Young Toddler Room, during both the morning and the afternoon.

Corrected by Nov 27, 2024

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3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 it was noted that Child 2's and Child 3's fee agreement did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Corrected by Nov 25, 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). 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. Staff 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until New York Sex Offender Registry Clearance in her file.

During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 cert rep noted the following: Staff 1 did not have New York Sex Offender Registry Clearance in her file. Staff 1 has resided in New York in the past 60 months. Staff 1's 45-day provisional period has expired. (See Data Sheet for Date of Hire). Staff 2's State police clearance which was received on 6/26/24 had a purpose of Volunteer. Staff 2 did request and obtain a valid State Police clearance with the purpose of employment for Staff 2 later on 11/20/24, but this was still after the expiration for Staff 2's 45-day provisional period. (See Data Sheet for Date of Hire).

Corrected by Nov 21, 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.

During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 a container of Arnica Salve was found in an accessible drawer in the desk by the admission window in the preschool classroom. The Arnica Salve was labeled "Keep out of reach of children."

Corrected by Nov 21, 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 a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 Cert rep observed peeling paint in two child care spaces: on the bottom of the middle door of the young toddler room and on the wall between the music area and the map area in the preschool room.

Corrected by Nov 29, 2024

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

During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 Cert rep Supervisor observed the staff in the infant room use her hand to open the lid of the trash can that is used for diapers. The diaper trash can in the infant room has an inner lid that is not hands free.

Corrected by Nov 29, 2024

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3270.121(b) · At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 cert rep noted the parents were not being provided the following information in writing at the time of enrollment: fees, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, dismissal policies, and pick-up arrangements.

Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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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).

During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 it was noted the services to be provided to the family and child was not present on the fee agreement for the following children: Child 1, Child 2, Child 3, Child 4 and Child 5.

Corrected by Nov 25, 2024

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

During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 it was noted the date of admission was not present on the fee agreement for Child 4 and Child 5.

Corrected by Nov 26, 2024

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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.

During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 it was noted the parent's work address was not present on the emergency contact form for the following children: Child 2, Child 3, and Child 4. It was also noted the parent's work phone number was not present on the emergency contact form for the following children: Child 2, Child 3, Child 4 and Child 5.

Corrected by Dec 23, 2024

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3270.166(3) · Disposable nursers shall be used for infants unless bottles are provided by the parent or unless a commercial dishwasher is used by the facility.

During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 staff person in the infant room reported washing infant feeding bottles by hand and reusing these bottles throughout the day. The facility does not have/does not use a commercial dishwasher for cleaning infant feeding bottles.

Corrected by Nov 25, 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.

During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 it was noted the child's record did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid or emergency medical care for the following children: Child 1, Child 2, Child 3, Child 4 and Child 5.

Corrected by Nov 25, 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.

During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 cert rep noted the following staff persons had fewer than two written references from non family members attesting to their suitability to serve as a staff person: Staff 2(1 references present), and Staff 4(1 references present).

Corrected by Nov 25, 2024

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3270.61(h) · The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded.

During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 certification rep observed 4 infants in the infant classroom during 3 different times during childcare hours. This room has a measured capacity of 3 children. The amount of time the room was over capacity exceeded two 30 minute time periods during the day and was not indicated on the room's daily schedule.

Corrected by Dec 2, 2024

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3270.94(a)(4) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 it was noted that the facility had four consecutive fire drills that the hypothetical location of the fire was the same location: 8/26/24, 9/11/24, 10/2/24, and 11/2/24.

Corrected by Dec 3, 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.

During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 the fire detection testing log indicated more than 30 days between testing on 1 occasion: 10/2/24-11/2/24.

Corrected by Nov 25, 2024

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3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 the cert rep observed that the facility did not have a method for the parents to access Chapter 3270 electronically.

Corrected by Dec 4, 2024

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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 a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 there was no documentation that the emergency plan was provided to Reading City(the local municipality).

Corrected by Dec 2, 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.

During a renewal inspection on 11/20/24 cert rep noted that there was no written notification of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility to the local traffic safety authority.

Corrected by Dec 5, 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.

During the initial inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. Observed the facility did not have a Shaken Baby Syndrome policy.

Corrected by Aug 16, 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.

During the initial inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of out of state clearances for the state of New York.

Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

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3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

During the initial inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of child care experience and training prior to service at the facility.

Corrected by Aug 18, 2024

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

During the initial inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 observed the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by each telephone in the facility.

Corrected by Aug 16, 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 the initial inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 observed the first-aid kit in the Preschool room did not include soap and tape. Observed the first-aid kit in the Young Toddler room did not include tape and nonporous gloves. Observed the first-aid kit in the Infant room did not include nonporous gloves.

Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

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3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

During the initial inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 observed the School Age room, Preschool room, Young Toddler room, and Infant room did not have a daily schedule posted in the group space.

Corrected by Aug 16, 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.

During the initial inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 observed staff person #2's file did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by Aug 16, 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.

During the initial inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 observed the facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

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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 initial inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 observed the operator did not have verification that a copy of the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Corrected by Aug 16, 2024

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