The Playhouse Nursery School

3290.124(e)/3290.181(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.

During the renewal inspection on 07/29/25 the fee agreement and emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 was not reviewed/updated once in 6-month period.

Corrected by Jul 29, 2025

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3290.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3290.124(e).

During the renewal inspection on 08/14/24 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2, and child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not contain child service report documentation child's growth and development.

Corrected by Aug 20, 2024

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3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

During the renewal inspection on 08/14/24 the file for staff person #1 did not contain (1) hour Health and safety training update required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe.

Corrected by Sep 29, 2024

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3290.24(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.

During the renewal inspection on 08/14/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain documentation of annual emergency plan training.

Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

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3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · 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 #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

During the renewal inspection on 08/14/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 contained a DHS FBI clearance that was dated 12/21/18 which is more than 60 months old.

Corrected by Aug 25, 2024

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3290.106 · 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.

During the renewal inspection on 08/14/24 the refrigerator in childcare area did not contain an operating thermometer.

Corrected by Aug 14, 2024

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3290.124(e)/3290.181(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.

During the renewal inspection on 08/14/24 the emergency contact form and fee agreement reviewed for child #1 was not reviewed/updated within 6-month time period. Emergency contact form was dated 08/23/22 and fee agreement was dated 09/29/23.

Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

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3290.131(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.

During the renewal inspection on 08/14/24 the file reviewed for child #1 and child #3 contained an expired health assessment. Child #1 assessment dated 06/13/23 and child #3 assessment dated 03/10/22.

Corrected by Sep 1, 2024

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3290.192(2) · 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.

During the renewal inspection on 08/14/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 contained expired health assessments. Staff person #1 assessment was dated 09/15/21 and staff person #2 assessment was dated 07/08/22.

Corrected by Oct 2, 2024

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3290.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).

During the renewal inspection on 08/14/24 the fire detection system demonstrated was not interconnected.

Corrected by Aug 18, 2024

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3290.24(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.

During the renewal inspection on 08/23/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include emergency plan training at time of initial employment.

Corrected by Sep 14, 2023

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3290.31(f)(4)(i)/3290.31(g)(10) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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. Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

During the renewal inspection on 08/23/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1 included expired first aid/CPR certification. Certificate expired 07/2023.

Corrected by Sep 30, 2023

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3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

During the renewal inspection on 08/23/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) contained a child abuse clearance dated 05/03/18 and a mandated reporter certificate dated 05/10/18 which is more than 60 months old. There is no application on file for an updated child abuse clearance.

Corrected by Sep 22, 2023

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3290.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (g)1-10.

During the renewal inspection on 08/23/23 the training record reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) did not include 10 hours of Health and Safety preservice training within 90 days of hire.

Corrected by Sep 22, 2023

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3290.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (g)1-10. Obtain and submit written verification of the completed required health and safety training for the identified staff persons.

One staff person's record did not contain written verification of required health and safety training as specified in these regulations. (staff #1)

Corrected by Nov 7, 2022

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3290.24(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.Amend the facility emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.

The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by Nov 1, 2021

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3290.95(a)/3290.95(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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met. Submit written documentation of proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection device or system or a written attestation. Ensure that this document is retained with the facility's fire drill logs.

The facility lacked written documentation of proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection device or system in accordance with standards established under the Act of July 14, 2020 (P.L. 639, NO. 62) (62 P.S. § 1016).

Corrected by Nov 1, 2021

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3290.24(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. Amend the facility emergency plan to include lock down procedures. Submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.

The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down procedures.

Corrected by Nov 1, 2021

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3290.24(f) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. Revise the letter given to parents to ensure that it explains the emergency procedures and updates to the plan as required in 3270.24 subsection a. Submit a copy of the revised letter.

The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure updates to the plan as required in 3270.24 subsection a.

Corrected by Nov 1, 2021

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