Lifesteps/dutch Ridge Elementary School
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday8:40AM - 3:15PM
- Tuesday8:40AM - 3:15PM
- Wednesday8:40AM - 3:15PM
- Thursday8:40AM - 3:15PM
- Friday8:40AM - 3:15PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-02-23 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-02-19 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-01-07 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 stated that they "tapped" a child on the mouth for biting. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 01/07/2025 Lifesteps completed internal investigation. Result Confirmed that staff #1 tapped a child's mouth to prevent a biting incident. Staff suspension and retraining on Responding to Behavior Incidents. |
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| 2024-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the address of the child's physician. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 02/21/2024 the parent of child #2 added the address of the child's physician to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking one dose of pneumococcal and one dose of Hepatitis A. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 03/07/2024 the parent of child #1 provided an updated immunization record including a second dose of pneumococcal and a second dose of Hepatitis A. |
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| 2024-02-21 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: A spray bottle under the sink was not labeled with the bottle's contents. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 02/21/2024 the label that had worn off on the bottle containing soapy water was re-labeled. |
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| 2023-02-22 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked an exemption from immunizations from the parent. Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Despite the physician's written note on the Health Report for child #1, a written, signed and dated statement from the parent of child #1 was secured and will be maintained in the child's record. |
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| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: Facility did not have a copy of the insurance policy on file at the location. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The certificate of insurance was provided to the staff to maintain on file at the location. |
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| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Staff stated that they did complete an emergency drill within the last year, but did not document the drill. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An emergency drill (ie: Tornado) was conducted on February 18, 2022 and documented on file at the facility. |
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| 2022-02-16 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Facility lacked proof of purchase of the inter-connected smoke alarms. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation (an email) from the school district Facilities Manager was provided indicating that the inter-connected smoke alarm system was installed when the school was constructed in 2004. Signed an attestation form. |
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| 2020-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained an emergency contact form last reviewed on 8/1/19, which is over 6 months. Correction Required: 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 |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form was reviewed. In the future, all emergency contact forms will be reviewed and updated when needed or every 6 months. |
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| 2020-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 lacked an influenza vaccination in accordance with the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An exemption form was obtained. In the future, all children will have documentation of immunization records in accordance with the ACIP or an emption will be on file. |
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| 2020-02-11 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 contained an emergency contact and financial agreement form last reviewed on 8/1/19, which is over 6 months. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact and financial agreement form was reviewed. In the future, all emergency contact and financial agreement forms will be reviewed and updated when needed or every 6 months. |
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| 2019-08-29 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 lacked an agreement signed by the operator and the parent. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lifestep will have the parent of MB sign a fee agreement on 9/5/2019 and provide the original, signed fee agreement to the parent and retain a signed copy in the child's file on site. In the future, all children will have a copy of a signed fee agreement on file pr |
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