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1311 Diamond St Ste A, Akron PA 17501 · License #CER-00238960 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. TIERED LIS: The legal entity must arrange for all facility preschool and school-age staff to receive a DHS approved training on supervision with a focus on field trips and summertime supervision. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Training may not be conducted while children are in care. Documentation of completed training must be submitted to DHS and be kept on file at the facility. This portion of the plan shall have a correction date within 45 days.
The facility self-reported the following supervision lapse: Staff persons #1 and #2 were responsible for a group of 7 preschoolers while on a field trip. While staff persons #1 and #2 were both tending to another child in the group, child #1 and #2 walked away with a group from a different school. Child #1 and #2 were recognized by parents that were attending the field trip and were returned to their group. Staff estimated that the children were without staff supervision for approximately 1 minute.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
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.
At the time of the follow up visit to verify corrections for SIN-00286038 (from 4/17/26), it was observed that the plan of corrections for violation citing 3270.103 had not been fully implemented. On 5/21/26, small rocks (less than an inch in diameter) were still observed on the toddler playground. The rocks were present in the grassy area and also along the edge of the fence (within reach of the toddlers that use the space).
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
The most recent health report on file for child #1 (young toddler) was more than 6 months old.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
Room 133 (Eagles) - The first aid kit was stored in an area accessible to the children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Facility persons #4, #5, and #6 have not received emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Cardinals - The first aid kit did not include soap. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
The fire safety trainings on file for staff person #2 were dated in October of 2024 and subsequently more than 12 months later in March of 2026. The fire safety trainings on file for staff person #3 were dated in February of 2025 and subsequently more than 12 months later in March of 2026.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Facility person #4 did not have a completed volunteer disclosure statement on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The most recent staff evaluation on file for staff person #1 was more than 12 months old (dated in January of 2025).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Room 131 - Outlets were uncovered along the back wall. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Downstairs bathroom - A container of disinfectant was stored within reach of children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.72(c) · Screens shall be in good repair.
Robins - The screen on the window was ripped. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Room 121 (Owls) - The dramatic play shelf was visibly dirty. A water mark was present on a ceiling tile in the back left corner.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Gross motor - An area of peeling paint was observed between cart 2 and cart 4. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Gross motor room -Large foam blocks were ripped, exposing the inner foam. -Yellow and blue plastic cones were cracked (CORRECTED ON SITE) -Gym mats were ripped, exposing the inner foam. Doves - A container that held action figures was cracked. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Puffins - A blue nap mat in the calming center was ripped, exposing the inner padding. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Small rocks (less than an inch in diameter) were observed on the toddler playground. The rocks were observed in the grass and also along the edge of the fence.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(a) · 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.
Warblers - The daily schedule was not posted. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
An infant was laid down onto their side to sleep. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) · 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. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
The ongoing immunization record on file for child #1 was not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The child's record did not include documentation of the 4th age-appropriate doses of DTAP, HIB, and Pneumococcal. The record also did not include the 3rd age-appropriate dose of the Polio vaccine.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
The most recent health assessments on file for staff person #3 were dated in September of 2023 and subsequently more than 24 months later in March of 2026. Facility persons #4, #5, and #6 volunteer at the facility. They each did not have health assessments with TB test results on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The records for facility persons #4, #5, and #6 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed, in Room 121 (Orioles) that two children could not be seen during naptime due to obstructions (corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed that a bottle of bleach was accessible to children in the cabinet under that diaper changing table (corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed that the first-aid kit in the Nursery room did not contain scissors (corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
The time between health assessments for Child #4 exceeded the permitted timeframe of every 6 months, for infants. (6/27/24, 2/4/25). See Code Sheet
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
Staff person #1 did not wash own hands after diapering a child (corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
The written feeding schedules for Infant/child #1, #2, and #3 were not current (7/23/24, 10/9/24, and 11/26/24 respectively).
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
Staff person #2's file did not contain the required verification of child care experience. Staff person #4's file did not contain acceptable verification of education.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). .LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons # 4 and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. .
Staff person #1 and #4's Disclosure Statements on file were not dated. (Staff #1's was corrected during inspection). Staff person #4's Disclosure Statement on file was not witnessed or dated. Staff person #1's record contained a rap sheet that was not sent to DHS for review (corrected during inspection). Staff person #4's file did not contain an FBI clearance. Staff person #5's file did not contain the required out-of-state clearances within the first 45 days (provisional hire).
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) · 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 acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
Staff person #5's file did not contain the necessary minimum of 2500 hours of child care experience required to be utilized as an Assistant Group Supervisor yet was being used as an Assistant Group Supervisor.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff person #2's file did not contain verification of education and child care experience.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed in the Nursery (Bluebirds) classroom that a bleach/water spray bottle was accessible to the children in the cabinet under the diaper changing area (corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed, in the indoor Gross Motor space, that the closet on the left (back of room) is accessible to children and contained many tables stored which could topple over. It also contained loose wires. The closet on the right (back of room) contained many stored chairs which could topple over. It was observed in the Nursery (Bluebirds) that classroom chairs were stacked too high, making it a potential toppling hazard (corrected during inspection). It was observed, in Room 14 and Room 133 (owls) (Hummingbirds) that the stairs to the sink had a large amount of debris/dirt on the surfaces of each step. Also in Room 133, the classroom sink, the trashcan in the classroom and the cabinet under the sink were dirty (cabinet had many white splatter spots). In Rooms 13 and 127, the cabinets under the sink had many white splatters on them. It was observed in the School-Age classroom (Room 127) that there were several dead insects inside the ceiling light cover and a classroom drawer contained two screwdrivers which were accessible to children (screwdrivers removed during inspection). It was observed in the girls' and boys' downstairs bathrooms, that the steps to the sink had dirt on debris on them.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
It was observed in Room 18 and Room 14 that there was peeling paint. In Room 18, there were four approximately 1/2" spots under the left window. In Room 14, there were 2, approximately 1" spots of peeling paint under the weather chart. In the Nursery, there were 2 areas of peeling paint to the left of the closet. (All corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.78/3270.113(a) · Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. 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.
It was observed in Room 13 (Orioles) that the room was too dark during naptime, creating a supervision issue (corrected during inspection). It was observed in the Nursery (Bluebirds 1-2 yrs) that it was too dark during naptime, creating a supervision issue.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed in the downstairs children's bathrooms (girls and boys) that there were no handwashing signs posted at each toilet. The downstairs boys' bathroom was missing a handwashing sign at one of the two sinks. There was no handwashing sign in the staff bathroom, outside of Directors' office. (all corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed, in the Robins classroom (2 yrs) that the children had access to items smaller than 1" diameter (pom poms, googly eyes).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
It was observed, in the Infant room, that there was not 2 feet of space on 3 sides of a crib while in use (corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f) · 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.
The parents of child #1 did not update their child's emergency contact information once in a 6-month period (7/28/23, 2/15/24).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(7)(v) · A medication log shall include the date of administration.
It was observed, in Room 127, that the medication log for one child was not fully completed by the parent: Dates of Administration were left blank.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.
The time between health assessments on record for staff person #2 exceeded the permitted 24 months' timeframe between health assessments (3/29/21, 5/8/23)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
Staff person #1's record did not contain acceptable verification of education.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.15(b) · The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance issued by the Department under this chapter.
The Certificate of Occupancy was not on record at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(c) · Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.
Children are being taken out of the classroom due to behavioral concerns and are brought to locations in the building where other children in care can see them.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
The Directors and staff admitted that the facility utilizes two locations in the building (hall and gross motor room) where children are confined in an enclosed space (blocking the opening with mats or chairs) due to various behavioral issues.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. Children must be supervised at all times.. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
Staff person #1 was unaware of the whereabouts of child #1 (in primary care group) for approximately 5 minutes.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.115(a)(5) · The staff-child ratios while children are swimming are Infant 1:1; Young or older toddler 1:2; Preschool 1:5; Young school-age 1:6; Older school-age1:8.
Staff person #1 did not maintain the required 1:6 staff/child ratio during swimming (young school-age). Staff person #1 gave the supervision responsibility of 4 children he was supervising to another staff person, causing the other staff person to have a 1:10 staff/child ratio (corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Child #1 and #2's emergency contact information did not include signed parental consent for swimming (corrected during swimming check).
Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The files of child #2 through #11 contained the original agreements (corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(7)(iv)/3270.133(7)(vi) · A medication log shall include the amount of medication administered. A medication log shall include the time of administration.
The medication log for child #1, in Rm 18, did not include the amount of medication to administer and the end date on the time to administer section.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed, in Rm 13 (Pre-K Counts), that 2 spray bottles with a H20/Bleach mixture were accessible to children in the cabinet above the sink (safety latch not latched). On the counter next to the sink, Force disinfectant wipes and two tubes of cream (keep out of reach of children) were accessible to the children. (all corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff person #4 completed the required one -hour Health and Safety update training on 2/8/23, after the deadline of 12/30.22.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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 person #1's timeframe between the completion of pediatric first-aid and CPR, on record, exceeded the permitted 24 months (10/18/18, 2/27/22).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #2 began working with children before receiving the NSOR clearance and FBI clearance (11/16/22 both clearances) SEE CODE SHEET
Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
It was observed, in Rm 18, Infant rm and in Rm 13 that the water temperature at the classroom sink and bathroom sink exceeded the maximum temperature permitted of 110 degrees F (118.6, 117, 117.5, and 114.8 degrees F, respectively.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed, in the Nursery classroom, that the first-aid kit did not contain gloves (corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed, in Rm 14 (Swans) that the outlet unit was not secured to the wall (hanging forward,) on the wall to the right upon entering the room.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed, in the Infant classroom, that one of the cribs was not labeled for the use of a specific child (corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
Child #4's agreement was not signed by the operator (corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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).
Child #10's record did not contain a current child service report.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Child #8's emergency contact information did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care (corrected during inspeciton).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Child #7's emergency contact information did not include the parent's work telephone number (corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Child #11's emergency contact information did not include the health insurance policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Child #10's emergency contact information did not include addresses for all release people listed on form.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
Child #7's record did not contain proof of the required number of the following immunizations based upon the child's age (SEE CODE SHEET): Hepatitis B received 1/2, Rotavirus 1/3, HIB 1/3, Pneumoccocal 1/3, Polio 1/2.
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(2) · A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.
In Rm 18, there was medication for child #1 without instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine.or a prescription label.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
It was observed, in the Nursery room, that one of the children's hands were not washed after being diapered.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
It was observed, in the Nursery classroom, that a hands-free covered can was located close to the diaper changing area, however, a staff person used her/his hand to open the trashcan to discard a dirty diaper.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
In the Infant classroom, one child was missing a written statement, from the parent giving the formula and feeding schedule for the child (corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.175(a) · A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems).
In the facility's vehicle used for transportation of children, one of the booster seats (Cosco brand) had a 2022 expiration date.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
Staff person #3's file does not contain acceptable verification of education to be utilized as a group supervisor. Staff person #5's file does not contain acceptable verification of education (no proof of completion of classroom portion of CTC courses and no proof of current enrollment in CTC program).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The facility did not have on record, proof of purchase of the fire detection system.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The fire detection system has not been tested at least every 30 days, as required. The system was being tested every 60 days, during fire drills.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. Children must be supervised at all times.
Staff persons #1 and #2 did not properly supervise child #1 causing this child to be left alone in the bathroom for 30-45 minutes. These staff persons were not following the facility's system in place for knowing the whereabouts of the children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. 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 may not count towards the required 12 hours of annual training.
Staff persons #1 and #2 did not properly supervise child #1 causing this child to be left alone in the bathroom for 30-45 minutes. These staff persons were not following the facility's system in place for knowing the whereabouts of the children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. 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.
Staff persons #1 and #2 did not properly supervise child #1 causing this child to be left alone in the bathroom for 30-45 minutes. These staff persons were not following the facility's system in place for knowing the whereabouts of the children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Staff person #1 forcefully grabbed child #1 by the wrists when the child did not respond to directions given.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c)/3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · 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. Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
Staff Persons #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22 and 23 did not have documentation of the required, annual emergency plan training or fire safety training conducted within the past year. Staff Person #20 did not have documentation of the required, annual emergency plan training conducted within the past year.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff Persons #7 and #12 will have until 10/14/22 (15 days from the POC request date) to complete the required Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff Person #4 will have until 10/14/22 to complete the required Health and Safety Training. Until such time as the required trainings have been completed, Staff Persons #7, #4 and #12 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. Staff Person #17 must do one of the following: provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide documentation that the instructor is approved to offer Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on behalf of their organization, or receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer.
Staff Person #4 has not completed the 10 hour Health and Safety Training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff Person #12 has not completed the required Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum (Training on 1/23/21 was "Basic Life Support"). Staff Person #7 has not completed the required Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum. Staff Person #17 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer shown on the card, has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
There were 3 stained ceiling tiles observed in the Bluebirds Classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
One of the refrigerators in the Warbler (Infants) Room did not have a thermometer in it to demonstrate that food was being stored safely at 45 degrees F.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
An Epi-Pen for Child #1 was observed in a locked bag in the Bluebirds (1's) Room that did not have signed parental written consent for administration of the medication.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Staff Person #14 did not have documentation of a written report of an initial health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in the child care facility. (see LIS Codes) Staff Person #7 did not have documentation of an updated health assessment conducted 24 months after the last one, which was dated 7/13/20.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Staff Person #7 did not have documentation of 12 hours of child care training in the past year (She had 9 hours). Staff Person #11 did not have documentation of 12 hours of child care training in the past year (She had 9 hours). Staff Person #4 had none of the required, documented 12 hours of child care training in the past year.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. Facility Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Record for facility person #4 does not contain PA state police clearance or child abuse clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2021
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Record for staff person #1 only includes one written, nonfamily reference attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. 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.
Emergency contact info for child #1 is missing parent's work address and phone number, and release person's address. Emergency contact info for child #2 is missing parent's work name, address, and phone number. Emergency contact info for child #3 is missing parent's work name, address, and number, and release person's address and phone number. Emergency contact info for child #4 is missing parent's work name, address, and number.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
Health report for child #5 is does not include record of ACIP recommended immunization for Hepatitis A.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Records for staff persons #2 and #4 do not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. Record for staff person #3 does not include education.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.