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.

Facility staff # 1 has expired PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The PQAS approved Pediatric First aid and CPR expired on 4/21/25.

Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. The large, embedded climber in the play yard shall be made inaccessible and will not be used by the children until such time as the loose impact absorbing material meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. For this piece of equipment there needs to be nine inches of loose-fill impact absorbing material under the climber.

During the renewal inspection on 5/19/23, the large, embedded climber in the playground is four feet high and is required to be installed on top of nine inches of loose-fill impact absorbing material. There is only three inches of loose-fill impact absorbing material underneath the climber.

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. The operator shall add more loose-fill impact absorbing material to bring the depth into compliance with the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

During the renewal inspection on 5/19/23, the large, embedded climber in the playground is four feet high and is required to be installed on top of nine inches of loose-fill impact absorbing material. There is only three inches of loose-fill impact absorbing material underneath the climber.

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

During the renewal inspection, the operator was unable to test their fire detection system and did not have an annual fire inspection report completed within the past 12 months. The last fire inspection report was last conducted on 2/21/22.

Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 operator will cease operation by the close of business on 5/22/23 unless a temporary smoke detection system can be put in place and operability of the temporary smoke detection system is demonstrated. This demonstration may be done live or in-person. This temporary measure must remain in place until the applicable testing report is submitted to DHS.

During the renewal inspection, the operator was unable to test their fire detection system and did not have an annual fire inspection report completed within the past 12 months. The last fire inspection report was last conducted on 2/21/22.

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023

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.

During the renewal inspection, staff person #1 only had 4 clock hours of professional development hours during the 12/21-12/22 training year documented in her file.

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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. To maintain full compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), child care facilities must have requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations included in their emergency plan

During a renewal inspection, the operator did not have volunteer emergency preparedness training in the emergency plan. The operator was not in compliance with federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii) relating to health and safety requirements.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

During the renewal inspection, the water temperature in both child care spaces measured 112° F.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2022

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

During the renewal inspection, the mulch on the playground around the smaller climbing equipment measured 4 inches. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends 9 inches of loose-fill or unitary playground protective surfacing.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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.

During the renewal inspection, the address of the child's physician was missing from the emergency contact form for child #4.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2022

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.

During the renewal inspection, the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released was missing from the emergency contact form for child #4.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) · 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. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

At the time of the inspection, the operator did not have a written plan of daily activities or routines posted in any classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2022

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

At the time of the inspection, the trash can in the bathroom of room C136 did not contain a lid and had paper towels inside of it.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) · Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

At the time of the inspection, the operator did not have safe routes/pick up and drop off procedures posted in the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

At the time of the inspection, the operator did not have verification of an annual inspection report of the inter connected fire detection system and therefore was not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c).

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

At the time of the initial inspection, liability insurance was not available for review.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

At the time of the initial inspection, staff #1 did not have a completed PA State Police clearance certification form. Staff #1 presented a receipt showing she obtained the clearance, but not the clearance itself.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2021

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan on file dated August 2021 was not yet sent to local and county emergency management agencies for review.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.