3290.105(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the parent and the operator. The rest equipment must be labeled with the child's name and used only by the named child while enrolled in the program.

On 8/17/2023, the rest equipment used by the children was not labeled with the names of the children to be used only by the named child.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 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.

The emergency plan on file at the facility does not currently provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.31(g) · Staff shall complete updates to the health and safety trainings by the required posted deadlines.

Staff person #1 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. It was completed on 7/25/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2023

Category: health medication. 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 an onsite renewal inspection on 8/15/22, there were cans of paint on the back deck and in the hallway in the kitchen leading to the deck. These were accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.24(a) · The facility shall have an emergency plan.

During an onsite renewal inspection on 8/15/22, the facility did not have an acceptable emergency plan on file.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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). 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. The CPSL regulations were updated to include anyone who resided outside of Pennsylvania within the previous 5 years must obtain that state's criminal history check, child abuse and neglect registry check, sex offender registry check from the states in which they resided.

During an onsite renewal inspection on 8/15/22, staff person #1 did not have a NJ Child Abuse Clearance on file and has resided in the state of NJ within the previous 5 years.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2022

Category: background checks. 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). 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. The CPSL regulations were updated to include anyone who resided outside of Pennsylvania within the previous 5 years must obtain that state's criminal history check, child abuse and neglect registry check, sex offender registry check from the states in which they resided. Staff person #1 will not operate a family child care until the NJ Child Abuse clearance is obtained and sent to DHS certification representative for review.

During an onsite renewal inspection on 8/15/22, staff person #1 did not have a NJ Child Abuse Clearance on file and has resided in the state of NJ within the previous 5 years.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2022

Category: background checks. 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 an onsite renewal inspection on 8/15/22, the windows located on the third floor were able to be opened more than 6 inches.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2022

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

3290.74(a) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

During an onsite renewal inspection on 8/15/22, there was a broken wooden board located on the back deck. This broken board exposed splinters and a nail, posing a hazard to children.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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 an onsite inspection on 8/15/22, the operator admitted that she 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 Aug 25, 2022

Category: transportation. 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 an onsite inspection on 8/15/22, evacuation routes were not posted in the basement, second or third floors.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.22(a)/3290.22(b) · 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. 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 an onsite inspection on 8/15/22, the instructions for contacting the Northeast regional child care office were not posted. The operator admitted that she does not send the regulations to the parents electronically.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2022

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.

During an onsite renewal inspection on 8/15/22, the operator did not have verification of emergency drills being conducted annually.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.18/3290.74(a) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

At time of renewal inspection, inspector observed hanging wires coming from the television that is hanging on the wall. The wires are accessible to children are pose a threat to the safety of the children.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2021

Category: health medication. 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.

Emergency contact information for children 1 and 3 does not include the work addresses of the enrolling parent.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Emergency contact information for child 1 does not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.124(b)(7) · No child will be allowed until it has been verified jointly with the parent responsible for enrolling the children in the nursery that the documents are duly signed in the corresponding places at the time of delivery so that the child begins to attend.

Emergency contact information for children 1 does not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact information for child 3 does not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.131(a)(2) · The initial health report for a young toddler must be dated no more than 6 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.

The health report on file for child 2 - DOB - 6.3.20 is dated more than 6 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. Child 2 has a health assessment on file dated 10.5.20.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2021

Category: health medication. 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.

Emergency contact form for child 1 does not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2021

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3290.24(a) · The facility shall have an emergency plan.

At the initial inspection, the facility does not have an emergency plan. En la inspección inicial, la instalación no tiene un plan de emergencia.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2021

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

3290.69 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

The stove in the kitchen is accessible to children as the go out the back door. The operator reports that she does not have a stove guard. Los niños pueden acceder a la estufa de la cocina cuando salen por la puerta trasera. La operadora informa que no tiene protector de estufa.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2021

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

3290.73(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 kit is missing soap and scissors. El botiquín de primeros auxilios falta jabón y tijeras.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2021

Category: health medication. 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.

Peeling paint was observed near the bottom of the back too in the kitchen and on the door trim on the back porch. También se observó pintura descascarada cerca de la parte inferior de la espalda en la cocina y en el borde de la puerta en el porche trasero.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2021

Category: physical safety. 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 the Act of July 14, 2020 (P.L. 639, NO. 62) (62 P.S. § 1016).The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.

At the initial inspection, it is observed that smoke detectors are present on each floor but are not the type required. The smoke detectors present are operated with a 9 volt battery. Smoke detectors with a sealed 10 year lithium ion battery are required on each floor and the basement. En la inspección inicial, se observa que hay detectores de humo en cada piso, pero no son del tipo requerido. Los detectores de humo presentes funcionan con una batería de 9 voltios. Se requieren detectores de humo con una batería sellada de iones de litio de 10 años en cada piso y sótano.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.