3290.161(a) · Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.

There is used/cut, uncovered, green peppers and avacado in the refrigerator that was previously served to the childcare children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #2 may not work in a childcare 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 #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Facility staff # 2 hired and working at the facility with the operator does not have a signed disclosure statement on file nor do they have a state police clearance or NSOR clearance on file.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025

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

3290.63 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Facility childcare room has an uncovered electrical outlet in the childcare space used by children 5 years of age and younger.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 3, 2025

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

3290.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Child # 4 does not have signed consent for minor first aid on file.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 3, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.102(a)/3290.103 · 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. 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.

Facility childcare space has scissors on a shelf accessible to toddlers and infants. Facility kitchen sink has a sharp knife in it accessible to the children when entering through the kitchen to use the childcare bathroom. Facility outdoor play climber has a broken steering wheel in the yard outside used by the childcare children.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 3, 2025

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

3290.123(a)/3290.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Child #3 & # 4 do not have their fee agreements signed by the parent or operator and they do not have their dates of admission on file.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 3, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3290.124(e).

Child # 2 has not have a child service report completed in over 6 months since 4/22/24.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 3, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.124(b)(6)/3290.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. 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 # 3 & # 4 do not have health insurance policy coverage information on file and they do not have release persons information on file on their fee agreements.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2025

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

3290.133(3)/3290.133(5) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Facility has A&D ointment for a child that is not labeled and expired in November 2022.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025

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

3290.135(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.

Facility's Dehour diapering can is not hands free

Corrected Corrected by Aug 3, 2025

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

3290.95(a)/3290.95(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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

Facility has not tested the fire alarms in over 30 days from 5/20/25 to 6/22/25.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

The facility has not conducted an emergency drill in over 12 months.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.31(f) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Facility staff # 1 has only completed 11 hours of childcare training in the past 12 months.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.64(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

There is toxic organic insect repellant that states Keep out of reach of children and Bath and Body Works spray on a shelf on the 1st floor bathroom used by the children accessible to the children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3290.124(e).

Child # 1 did not have a child service report completed in over 6 months.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

During the inspection, the operator did not have the written policy regarding the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child and addressing the prevention and identification of child maltreatment available for review.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2023

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

3290.73(c)/3290.176 · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3290.73 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

During the inspection, the first aid kit in the Jeep Cherokee used for transporting children did not contain soap, a bottle of water, scissors or tweezers.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2023

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

3290.121(a)/3290.121(b) · The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

During the inspection, the operator did not have written documentation of the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. This was not provided to the parents at enrollment.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

During the inspection, child #1 did not have an agreement on file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.123(a)(1)/3290.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3290.124(e).

During the inspection, the agreement for child #2 and child #3 did not include the fee amount to be charged. The agreements also did not include the services that are being provided to the child.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.123(a)(6)/3290.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

During the inspection, the agreement for child #2 and child #3 did not include the child's date of admission.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

During the inspection, the work phone number of the enrolling parent was not on the emergency contact form for child #1, child #2 and child #3.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.124(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.

During the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not include the health insurance policy number.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2023

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

3290.124(c) · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

During the inspection, there were no emergency contact forms of the children who are being transported in the Jeep Cherokee.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2023

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.124(d) · A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.

During the inspection, the operator did not have a written plan posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2023

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.174(a) · A vehicle shall be insured in accordance with the requirements of 75 Pa.C.S. § § 1701-1799.7 (relating to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law).

During the inspection, the insurance card for the JEEP had illegible dates of issuance and expiration.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.181(d) · Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

During the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not contain a date of review.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

During the inspection, on the emergency contact form for child #1, child #2 and child #3 there was no signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and no signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.22(b) · The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

During the inspection, the operator did not have verification that she provides the parents of each enrolled child the information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The provider's written policy must include but is not limited to recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

During the initial inspection, the operator did not have a written policy that addresses the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2023

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

3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The operator shall update the sections of their emergency plans that must address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.

During the initial inspection, the operator did not have sections in the emergency plan that addressed volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.

Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.61 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

During the initial inspection, in the second-floor bathroom an unlocked door led to an outdoor balcony. The fall height from the top of the deck railing to the ground under it was approximately 11 feet. This poses a hazard to children.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2023

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

3290.64(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

During the initial inspection, medications were observed in an unlocked bedroom located on the second floor.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.70(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

During the initial inspection, the windows on the second and third floors were able to be opened more than 6 inches.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2023

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

3290.72 · 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.

During the initial inspection, the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2023

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

3290.75(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During the initial inspection, white peeling paint was observed on the handrail leading to the second floor.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2023

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

3290.77 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

During the initial inspection, a glass storm door and a double glass sliding door were observed without visual identification on the glass.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2023

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

3290.24(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

During the initial inspection, the emergency plan did not include accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2023

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

3290.94(a)(5) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

During the initial inspection, there was no evacuation map located on the third floor.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.22(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted at the same location.

During the initial inspection, instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office was not posted.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.24(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

During the initial inspection, the emergency plan did not include accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down.

Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2023

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

3290.24(b)/3290.24(g) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. 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.

During the initial inspection, the emergency plan was created was 5/2/22. There was no documented annual review/update of the plan. The emergency plan was not sent to the City of Allentown for review.

Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.