Happy Faces Child Care

3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Child #5 has been enrolled for more than 60 days and does not have a health assessment on file.

Corrected by Dec 31, 2025

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3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

The emergency plan has not been reviewed and updated since 5/29/24.

Corrected by Dec 31, 2025

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3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

There are three missing protective receptacle covers in the Preschool room.

Corrected by Nov 18, 2025

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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 chair in the Young Toddler room is ripped, resulting in exposed foam.

Corrected by Nov 30, 2025

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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.

There are two cribs that are not labeled for use by a specific child.

Corrected by Dec 31, 2025

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3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

The agreement for Child #1 is not signed by the parent. The agreement for Child #5 does not include the child's date of admission.

Corrected by Dec 31, 2025

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3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

The agreement for Child #2 does not include the date on which the fee is to be paid. The agreements for the following children do not include arrival and departure times: Child #1 and Child #4.

Corrected by Dec 31, 2025

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3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

There is no approved assessment on file for the following children: Child #3 and Child #4. Both children have been enrolled at the facility for more than 6 months.

Corrected by Dec 31, 2025

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3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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 name, address and telephone number of Child #1's physician is not included on the emergency contact form. There is no health insurance coverage or policy number on the emergency contact forms for the following children: Child #2 and Child #5.

Corrected by Dec 31, 2025

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3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

The emergency contact forms for the following children do not include the parent's home or work address: Child #2 and Child #4. The emergency contact forms for the following children do not include information on the child's disability or special needs: Child #1, Child #4 and Child #5.

Corrected by Dec 31, 2025

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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.

Staff person #1 did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper.

Corrected by Dec 31, 2025

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3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Staff person #2 does not have a health assessment on file.

Corrected by Dec 31, 2025

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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 their hands after changing a child's diaper.

Corrected by Dec 31, 2025

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3270.165 · An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

There is no menu posted or provided to families.

Corrected by Dec 31, 2025

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3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

There is no written parental statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant.

Corrected by Dec 31, 2025

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3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

The bottles in the Young Toddler room are not labeled.

Corrected by Dec 31, 2025

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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.

The emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #3 have not been updated since 3-11-25.

Corrected by Dec 31, 2025

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3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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.

Staff person #2 does not have verification of education on file. Staff person #1 does not any written, non-family references on file.

Corrected by Dec 31, 2025

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3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

There is no verification that an emergency drill has been conducted in the last 12 months

Corrected by Dec 31, 2025

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

Emergency numbers are not posted in the facility

Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

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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 is a water-stained ceiling tile in the Boys restroom.

Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

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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.

The cots in the Toddler room are not labeled.

Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

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3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Staff person #1 had their health assessment more than 12 months prior to starting at the facility.

Corrected by Feb 28, 2025

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3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5) · 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. 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 following staff members do not have verification of their education: staff person #1 and staff person #2. Staff person #1 does not have two written, non-family references on file.

Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

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3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

The emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.

Corrected by Aug 19, 2024

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3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) · 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 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 does not have verification of education.

Corrected by Aug 31, 2024

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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.

There are 5 exposed bolts on the fence around the outdoor play space.

Corrected by Aug 19, 2024

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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4, Staff Person #5, Staff Person #6, and Staff Person #7 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.

Corrected by Feb 13, 2023

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

Staff Person #1 previous FBI clearance was dated 12/12/17 and was not updated until 1/11/2023.

Corrected by Feb 13, 2023

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3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

There was a small hole in the wall behind the door in the blue bathroom.

Corrected by Feb 13, 2023

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3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Per review of children's files at the facility, children #1 and #2 were missing the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Corrected by Feb 28, 2022

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

Per review of children's files at the facility, the operator is not specifying the date of the child's admission on the agreement form.

Corrected by Feb 28, 2022

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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.

Bolts on the fence surrounding the outdoor play area were exposed.

Corrected by Feb 28, 2022

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3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Per review of child files, children # 1and #2 's agreements were not signed by the operator.

Corrected by Feb 28, 2022

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 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 # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Staff Person #1 lived in New York, within the 5 years prior to beginning employment at the facility and did not have clearances from New York on file, nor proof that they were applied for.

Corrected by Feb 3, 2022

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

Staff person #2 began in a child care position on 9/1/2021 and did not receive her National Sex Offender Registry certification until 1/5/2022. Completed clearances are required prior to a staff person beginning in a child care position.

Corrected by Feb 3, 2022

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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

There were small areas of peeling paint on one of the walls in the preschool room and one of the walls in the infant room.

Corrected by Feb 28, 2022

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3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

There was no written plan posted to identify means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.

Corrected by Feb 28, 2022

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3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Per file review at the facility, Staff person #2 began in a child care position on 9/1/2021 and did not have a physical completed until 10/11/2021.

Corrected by Feb 3, 2022

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3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

There were no written statements from parents for feeding schedules for the infants in care at the facility.

Corrected by Feb 28, 2022

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