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Forbes Child Care
2100 Irwin St, Aliquippa PA 15001 · License #CER-00248291 · Child Care Center
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- 2100 Irwin St, Aliquippa PA 15001 · Directions
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 54 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
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's emergency plan was lacking a section addressing continuity of operations.
Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
- Violation
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.
The file for Staff #1 contained Pediatric First Aid/CPR that was not renewed prior to the previous one expired.
Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
- Violation
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 files for Staff #1 and #2 both contain Fire Safety training that is more than 12 months old.
Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The files for Staff #1 and #2 both contain Mandated Reporter Training that is more than 60 months old.
Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The file for Child #1 was lacking signed parental permission for emergency medical care.
Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
- Violation
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 file for Staff #2 contains 2 Health Assessments that are more than 24 months apart.
Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.182(5) · 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.
The file for Child #1 was lacking signed parental permission for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility is lacking documentation of an emergency drill within the last year.
Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
- Violation
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.
The following occurrences of testing of testing of the fire detection system went past the 30 day requirement: 1.3.25-2.3.25, 4.4.25-5.5.25, and 9.1.25-10.7.25.
Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for Staff #2 contained proof of applying for the NSOR on 9.23.24 which was after the staff's date of hire. (see LIS code sheet) The file for Staff #2 contained a Mandated Reporter Training that was dated 9.23.24, which was more than 90 days after the staff's date of hire. (see LIS code sheet)
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Violation
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.
A large hole was observed in the outdoor play space that could cause a tripping hazard for the children playing in the area.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The file for Child #2 contained an agreement form that was lacking the fee amount.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The file for Child #1 and #2 both contained agreements that were lacking the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact and agreement forms that were lacking 6 month signatures reviews.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
- Violation
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.
In the infant room a broken hands-free covered can was observed, making the staff needing to lift the lid with their hands to open the can.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The File for Staff #1 contained a Health Assessment that had communicable diseases checked yes but no explanation was provided.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
The files for Staff #1 and #2 contained Pediatric First Aid dated 9.5.24, which was more than 90 days after their date of hires.(see LIS code sheet)
Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.95(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)).
In the documentation of testing of the smoke detection system there were dates of 1.7.24-2.20.24 and 4.15.24-5.21.24 both of which were more than the required 30 days in between testing.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
- Violation
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.
In the documentation of testing of the smoke detection system there were dates of 1.7.24-2.20.24 and 4.15.24-5.21.24 both of which were more than the required 30 days in between testing.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
The first aid kit in the toddler classroom did not contain tweezers or tape.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
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.
The plywood-like frame of a wooden block containing books was cracked in the infant room.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
An electrical outlet below the window and one by the dress-up shelf did not contain a protective receptacle cover.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
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 emergency plan did not contain a contingency plan or contingency fund which can help strategize how repairs will be paid for, how staff will be paid and continue to run the business after a disaster or emergency.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The current fire safety training of facility person #2 was dated 2/1/2023 but did not have documentation of fire safety training in the year prior.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file of facility person #1 contained a signed disclosure statement on the 11/2015 form and not contain a signed disclosure statement on the current form.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file of facility person #3, identified as the director, contained a copy of an associate's degree, but did not contain the transcripts to identify if the major listed on the degree is in the human service field (or has 30 human service credits) or documentation of experience making it unable to determine if facility person #3 qualifies for the position.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file of facility person #1, identified as an aide, did not contain documentation of education.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
- Violation
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.
Younger and older toddlers were observed in the school-age classroom. The shelves contained board games, Yatzee and Sorry for example, which have pieces less than an inch in diameter and were accessible to the children still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The financial agreements of child #2 and #3 did not contain their arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The financial agreement of child #2 did not contain the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The files of child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 contained the original financial agreements.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
The emergency contact form of child #3 was in its original form, however, the first name of the child on the original form was whited out and the first name of child #3 was written on the white-out. The date of birth on the original emergency contact form did not match the date of birth for child #3 on other documentation (health assessment) making it unable to determine if the emergency contact form is for child #3.
Corrected by Sep 18, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.
The emergency contact form of child #2 did not contain their date of birth.
Corrected by Sep 18, 2023
- Violation
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.
The emergency contact forms of child #1 and #5 did not contain the telephone number or address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Sep 18, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain the work address of the enrolling parent and the emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain the work telephone number of the enrolled parent.
Corrected by Sep 18, 2023
- Violation
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.
The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain the name of the child's health insurance policy.
Corrected by Sep 18, 2023
- Violation
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.
The emergency contact forms of child #3 and #4 did not contain addresses for all of the release persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Sep 18, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of 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 immunization record of child #3, identified as a young toddler, lacked 1 HIB and 1 pneumococcal vaccination as recommended by the ACIP or an acceptable exemption.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
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 health assessment of facility person #2 exceeded 24 months (8/31/2021 and 9/7/2023).
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.181(c) · 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.
Documentation of the review and/or update to the emergency contact form and financial agreement of child #1 exceeded 6 months (9/6/2022 and 9/1/2023).
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
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.
The facility emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
- Violation
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.
Documentation of the hypothetical locations on the fire drill log were used in consecutively 3 times between 11/20/2022 and 5/19/2023.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
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.
Documentation of testing the operability of the fire detection system exceeded 30 days on the following occasions: 10/24/2022 to 11/20/2022, 12/16/2022 to 1/19/2023 to 2/20/2023, 3/17/2023 to 4/20/2023 and 5/19/2023 to 6/19/2023 to 7/20/2023.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
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.
The posted certificate of compliance expired on 12/23/2022. The current certificate was not posted.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file of facility person #2 contained 5 hours of professional development during their annual training year of 12/19/2021 and 12/19/2022 (based on their start date - see coded LIS sheet) and contained an additional 5.5 hours dated 3/27/2023. Facility person #2 lacks 1.5 hours of professional development to meet the 12 annual hour requirement.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
- Violation
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 #1 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 #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Topics including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum and mandated reporter training.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 may not work at the facility.
The file of facility person #2 contained a PDE FBI clearance dated 11/24/2021 and did not have an acceptable FBI clearance to work in child care. The file also did not contain documentation of fingerprinting for the acceptable FBI clearance.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2023
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
The first-aid kits in the infant and toddler classroom were accessible to children on the shelf by the opened door.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2022
- Violation
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.
The first-aid kits in the toddler and preschool classroom did not have tape.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2022
- Violation
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
The doors to outside at the end of the hall by the office were obstructed by a stroller and a child-sized chair.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2022
- Violation
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 did not have documentation of their shaken baby, abusive head trauma and maltreatment policy at the time of the inspection. The facility did not have a continuity of operations plan for when a disaster or emergency strikes in the area.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
A pair of adult scissors were accessible in the toddler classroom on a shelf.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2022
- Violation
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.
The file of facility person #5 contained documentation of emergency plan training dated 6/5/2019 but did not contain documentation of annual training in 2020, 2021 and 2022 (if applicable).
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 9), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #4 will have until 10/8/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4 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 available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Documentation of the health and safety training topics for facility person #4 was dated 8/25/2016, which was before the acceptable date on or after 9/30/2016.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- Violation
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 # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The completed disclosure statements of facility person #1 and 3 were not on the current form. The disclosure statement of facility person #2 was not on the current form and lacked a witness signature and their file contained incomplete PA state police and FBI clearances. The file of facility person #4 contained a PA state police clearance dated 1/24/2017 and did not contain an updated clearance within 60 months. The disclosure statement of facility person #5 was incomplete lacking the facility persons signature.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2022
- Violation
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.
Documentation of the most recent written evaluation of facility person #5 was dated 8/2/2021, lacking a current written evaluation within 12 months.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2022
- Violation
3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file of facility person #1, identified as a group supervisor, did not contain documentation of education or experience and facility person #2, also identified as a group supervisor, did not contain documentation of education.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
At approximately 10:08 am, facility person #4 left the school-age classroom carrying a child leaving facility person #5 in the classroom with 7 children for a short time. The children in the classroom ranged in age from young toddler to school-age.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
By the table on the same wall to enter the school-age classroom, an electrical outlet did not have a protective receptacle cover.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2022
- Violation
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.
Liquid white-out, labeled "keep out of the reach of children" was accessible in the toddler classroom by the open door next to the first-aid kit.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2022
- Violation
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.
The toddler room contained markers with removeable caps on the shelf and the infant classroom contained markers with removeable caps and small tubes of super glue in a pink Rubbermaid drawer. The caps and glue were less than an inch in diameter and accessible to children.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The financial agreement of child #1 did not contain their arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The original financial agreements of child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 were in their files at the facility.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- Violation
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.
The emergency contact information of child #2 did not have the name, address and telephone number and child #3 did not have the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care,
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact information of child #2 did not contain the work address or work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- Violation
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.
The emergency contact information of child #3 did not contain the health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility did not have documentation of an emergency drill being conducted since the implementation of the regulation on 12/19/2020.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1) · The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file of child #3, identified as a school-age child (see coded LIS sheet), contained a health assessment dated 1/31/2020, but did not contain a health report which is dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file of child #1, identified as a young toddler, contained an initial health assessment dated 8/10/2021 and an updated health assessment dated 9/15/2022, which is more than 6 months from the initial health assessment.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2022
- Violation
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.
The file of facility person #4 contained a current health assessment dated 8/30/2022 with the previous being dated 7/27/2020, exceeding 24 months.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The health assessment of facility person #1 was incomplete lacking an explanation for the result of the examination for communicable diseases.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
The refrigerator in the school-age classroom contained an child's bottle which was not labeled with their name.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.181(c) · 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.
Documentation of the review and/or update of the emergency contact information and financial agreement of child #5 was dated 6/8/2022 with the prior review and/or update dated 6/1/2021, exceeding 6 months.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- Violation
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.
Documentation of the hypothetical location of the fire on the fire drill log was listed consecutively as the "large room" on 2 occasions: 2/4/2022 and 3/7/2022 and 6/16/2022 and 7/28/2022.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2022
- Violation
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.
When operating the fire detection system, the stand-along detector in the school-age classroom did not operate. Facility staff checked the detector and stated the battery was in backwards, fixed it, then it appeared operable at that time. The facility did not have documentation of testing the fire detection system at least every 30 days.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2022
- Violation
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.
Based on conversation with the director, the facility did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations electronically.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).
The facility emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for the evacuation of children to a location away from the facility including the evacuation routes to the evacuation location.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2022
- Violation
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.
Based on conversation with the director and lack of documentation, the emergency plan was not sent to the local emergency management agency.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training .A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file of facility person #4 contained documentation of 7 training hours between 12/2020 and 12/2021, which is their annual year, 2 hours dated 4/26/2022 and 1 hour dated 4/20/2022, but lacked 2 additional hours to attain the minimum of 12 annual training hours.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
The exit door by the office was blocked by a stroller.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2021
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Observed a stapler in the art bin in the infant room. Observed adult scissors on the puzzle shelf in the preschool room. These were each accessible to children in care.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2021
- Violation
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The Health and Safety Training in the files for Staff Person #2, 3 and 4, who were hired prior to 12/19/20, was dated after the required deadline of 6/30/21. Staff Person #2: 9/3/21. Staff Person #3: 9/8/21. Staff Person #4: 9/30/21.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2021
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The Mandated Reporter Training in the file for Staff Person #4 was dated more than 90 days after Staff Person's first day working in child care. First day working in child care: 10/1/20. Mandated Reporter Training: 8/31/21.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2021
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Observed one electrical outlet that lacked a protective cover in the School Age Room where preschool children were in care.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2021
- Violation
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.
Observed a broken brick and a broken plastic stake in the outdoor play area. Observed trash bags and debris along the steps that exit near the office.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2021
- Violation
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.
Observed a broken smiley plate in the outdoor play area.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2021
- Violation
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.
The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include the addresses for the release persons.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2021
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
The binder in the toddler room did not contain an emergency contact form for Child #2 who was receiving care in this area.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2021
- Violation
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.
The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #1, 2 and 3 exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2021
- Violation
3270.165 · An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.
A current menu was not posted on m9/27/21. Most recent menu was for week of 9/1/21.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2021
- Violation
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.
The emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2021
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
On the day of the renewal inspection, the fourth smoke detector in the hallway was not operable when tested.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 23, 2025 inspection noted: “The facility's emergency plan was lacking a section addressing continuity of operations.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 24, 2024 inspection noted: “The file for Staff #2 contained proof of applying for the NSOR on 9.23.24 which was after the staff's date of hire. (see LIS code sheet) The file for Staff #2…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 15, 2023 inspection noted: “The first aid kit in the toddler classroom did not contain tweezers or tape.” — what has changed since then?
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