3280.32(a)/3280.192(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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The file of staff #1 did not contain an updated NSOR verification certificate within 60 months of the prior certificate dated 11/19/2019.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2025

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

3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days on the following occasions: 7/16/2024 to 8/16/2024 and 1/3/2025 to 2/3/2025.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.52(c) · The legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding mixed ratios. The legal entity must receive OCDEL approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Proof of training will be submitted to the Department upon completion.

*At approximately 10:07 AM, staff #1 was the only person at the facility and identified 9 children they were supervising. In the group, staff #1 stated there were 2 older toddlers and 7 preschoolers present. Staff #1 exceeded the staff to child ratio of 1:6 (based on the youngest child in the group) until staff #2 arrived at approximately 10:12 AM.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.52(c) · 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 at §3280.52(b).

At approximately 10:07 AM, staff #1 was the only person at the facility and identified 9 children they were supervising. In the group, staff #1 stated there were 2 older toddlers and 7 preschoolers present. Staff #1 exceeded the staff to child ratio of 1:6 (based on the youngest child in the group) until staff #2 arrived at approximately 10:12 AM.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.76 · 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.

The gate prohibiting children to the kitchen area from the Activities Room was broken creating a potential pinching hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2024

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

3280.103 · 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.

In the Activities Room, 2 children, identified as older toddlers, were playing with playdough which had removable parts less than an inch in diameter. Shortly after, the 2 older toddlers were using markers with lids that were less than an inch in diameter. The playdough and marker lids were less than an inch in diameter making them a choking hazard to children still placing objects in their mouths.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2024

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

3280.123(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 § 3280.124(f).

The Child Service Report of child #1 was dated 2/14/2024 which was more than 6 months from their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet). The Child Services Reports of Child #2 were dated 7/1/2023 and 2/14/2024, exceeding 6 months. The Child Service Report of child #3 was dated 2/28/2023, and child #4 was dated 7/1/2023, more than 6 months from the date of the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.124(b)(5) · 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 form of child #2 did not contain 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.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2024

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

3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The files contained documentation of health assessments updated more than 12 months apart for child #3 (6/3/2022 and 6/11/2024) and child #4 (2/5/2022 and 4/25/2024), both identified as preschool age children (see LIS code sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2024

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

3280.151(b)/3280.192(3) · A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. 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 health assessment of staff #2 did not include the signature or professional title of the physician, physician's assistant or CRNP which conducted the examination.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2024

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

3280.192(4) · 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 file of staff #1 did not include documentation of a current child abuse clearance at the time of the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2024

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

3280.94(a)(4) · The primary staff person 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.

The hypothetical location of the fire documented on the fire drill log was consecutive on 2 occasions (12/1/2023 and 1/2/2024 = main room and 4/1/2024 and 5/1/2024 = kitchen).

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days on 5 occasions in the past 12 months (8/4/2023 to 9/4/2023, 12/1/2023 to 1/2/2024 to 2/2/2024, 3/1/2024 to 4/1/2024 and 5/1/2024 to 6/3/2024).

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.131(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.

The initial health assessment of child #1 was dated 6/28/2024, more than 60 days from their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2024

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

3280.26(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

The facility lacked documentation on file of an emergency drill being conducted within the last year.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.102(e)/3280.103 · Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care. 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.

According to staff statements, staff have taken older toddlers to play on the preschool play space that has embedded equipment and mulch. The older toddlers, who are still placing objects in their mouths, used the swing and slide on the preschool play space and had access to mulch that was less than 1 inch in diameter.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2023

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

3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The file for child #2, a preschooler, lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 12 months.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2023

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

3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(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). Children #2, #3, and #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 7-25-23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

The files for child #2, a 3 year old, child #3, a 5 year old, and child #4, a 4 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2023

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

3280.181(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 files for child #3 and #4 lacked a current agreement updated within the last 6 months. The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form and agreement that exceeded 6 months between updates. The file for child #2 had an agreement that exceeded 6 months between updates.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.94(a)(4) · The primary staff person 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.

According to the fire drill log, the hypothetical location of the fire was the same for two consecutive drills on multiple occasions.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

According to the log, the operator did not manually test the smoke detectors in the facility at least once every 30 days on multiple occasions within the last year.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 7, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

On 10-4-22 at approximately 1:22 p.m. in the infant room, staff person #1 was observed changing a 2 year old child's diaper and then immediately placing the child in their crib for naptime without washing the child's hands after being diapered.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2022

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

20.71(a)(7) · The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance.

The file for staff person #1 contained a health and safety training document that was observed to be altered. On the document, the first and last name of staff person #1 were handwritten on the certificate, and the date was partially handwritten with the month, day, and the last number of the year handwritten. At the time of the renewal inspection on 7-26-22, staff person #1 was asked if they had completed the health and safety training, and staff person #1 said, "No."

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

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

3280.14/3280.20 · 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 lacked requirements for practice drills and continuity of operations according to federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).

Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.14/3280.20 · 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 a primary staff person 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 trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training, Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9).

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.32(a)/3280.192(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. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 may not work at the facility.

The file for staff person #1 lacked an NSOR verification certificate and had an FBI clearance that was dated after their start date. The file for staff person #2 had a Department of Education FBI clearance and lacked a DHS FBI clearance. The files for staff person #1 and #2 had a disclosure statement that lacked the date and the signature of a witness.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

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

3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) · A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

The files for staff person #1 and #2, functioning as a primary staff person, lacked verification of experience to qualify as a primary staff person.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.52(b) · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 12; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 12; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 12; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 12; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 15.

On 7-26-22 at approximately 9:20 a.m., staff person #3 was observed answering the front door to the facility leaving 6 preschoolers alone in the large child care room without staff supervision, resulting in the children being out of ratio.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.52(c) · 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 at §3280.52(b).

On 7-26-22 at approximately 9:31 a.m., staff person #1 was observed leaving the kitchen and walking through the activities room into the hallway around the corner for approximately 10 seconds before returning to the kitchen, leaving 3 children, including 2 young toddlers and an older toddler, alone in the kitchen in high chairs without staff supervision. On 7-26-22 at approximately 9:40 a.m., staff person #3 was in the activities room with 6 preschoolers and staff person #1 was in the kitchen that is located next to the activities room with 3 children, including 2 young toddlers and an older toddler, and staff person #3 was observed leaving the activities room to answer the front door of the facility, resulting in staff person #1 being out of ratio with an older toddler, 2 young toddlers, and 6 preschoolers. On 8-17-22 at approximately 9:29 a.m. in the large child care room, staff person #3 was observed supervising 9 children, including 2 older toddlers and 7 preschoolers, resulting in staff person #3 being out of ratio.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.61(c) · Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40.

On 7-26-22, the activities room, with a capacity of 5 children, was observed overcapacity from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a total of 7 children in the room.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.71 · 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.

On 7-26-22 at approximately 9:50 a.m. during breakfast, preschoolers were observed walking into the kitchen with the gate open that separates the kitchen and activities room, resulting in the knobs on the stove being accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

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

3280.104 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

In the kitchen, there was a high chair with green fabric that lacked a T-shaped safety strap and was observed to be used by a child during the renewal inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

On 7-26-22 at approximately 9:20 a.m., staff person #3 was observed answering the front door to the facility leaving 6 preschoolers alone in the large child care room without staff supervision, resulting in the children being out of ratio. On 7-26-22 at approximately 9:31 a.m., staff person #1 was observed leaving the kitchen and walking through the activities room into the hallway around the corner for approximately 10 seconds before returning to the kitchen, leaving 3 children, including 2 young toddlers and an older toddler, alone in the kitchen in high chairs without staff supervision. On 7-26-22 at approximately 9:40 a.m., staff person #3 was in the activities room with 6 preschoolers and staff person #1 was in the kitchen that is located next to the activities room with 3 children, including 2 young toddlers and an older toddler, and staff person #3 was observed leaving the activities room to answer the front door of the facility, resulting in staff person #1 being out of ratio with an older toddler, 2 young toddlers, and 6 preschoolers.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

On 7-26-22 at approximately 9:20 a.m., staff person #3 was observed answering the front door to the facility leaving 6 preschoolers alone in the large child care room without staff supervision, resulting in the children being out of ratio. On 7-26-22 at approximately 9:31 a.m., staff person #1 was observed leaving the kitchen and walking through the activities room into the hallway around the corner for approximately 10 seconds before returning to the kitchen, leaving 3 children, including 2 young toddlers and an older toddler, alone in the kitchen in high chairs without staff supervision. On 7-26-22 at approximately 9:40 a.m., staff person #3 was in the activities room with 6 preschoolers and staff person #1 was in the kitchen that is located next to the activities room with 3 children, including 2 young toddlers and an older toddler, and staff person #3 was observed leaving the activities room to answer the front door of the facility, resulting in staff person #1 being out of ratio with an older toddler, 2 young toddlers, and 6 preschoolers.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The file for child #1, a young toddler, lacked an updated health assessment within the last 6 months.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

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

3280.131(e)(1)/3280.182(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The file for child #2, a 5 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. The file for child #1, a 15 month old, had an immunization record that lacked documentation of the 2nd and 3rd doses of the DTAP and Pneumococcal vaccinations by age 6 months and the 2nd dose of the HIB and Polio vaccinations by age 4 months in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

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

3280.151(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 person #1 had an initial health assessment that was dated after their start date providing initial service in a child care setting at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

The file for staff person #1 lacked a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment, and requires a current tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

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

3280.94(a)(5) · The primary staff person 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.

The evacuation routes were not posted on the 1st floor of the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

On 7-26-22, there were 3 smoke detectors that the operator identified as interconnected smoke detectors that were observed operable in the facility, with 2 detectors on the bottom floor and 1 detector on the 1st floor. The smoke detectors were not functioning as an interconnected fire detection system as required. On 8-17-22, the smoke detectors were tested by the operator, and the 2 smoke detectors on the bottom floor were observed to be operating as interconnected, and the 1st floor smoke detector was not operating as interconnected with the 2 smoke detectors on the bottom floor.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

The emergency contact form for child #2 lacked the enrolling parent's work phone number.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

The immunization records for child #1 and #3 lacked an influenza vaccination in accordance with the ACIP.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

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

3280.32(a)/3280.192(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. Facility Person #2--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The file for facility person #1 contained a Child Abuse clearance dated for 8/10/15 and 9/9/20, which is more than 60 months apart. The file for facility person #2 contained a FBI clearance dated for 7/16/16 and an application for a new FBI clearance dated for 7/20/21, but no current clearance on file. The file for household member #3, with a birthdate of 4/30/03, lacked State Police clearance, Child Abuse clearance, and National Sex Offender Registry.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2021

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

3280.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

In the main room, by the play kitchen, it was observed that an outlet lacked a protective receptacle cover and was accessible to the children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.75(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 kit lacked tweezers.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.76 · 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.

In the main room under the parent board, the wood paneling was splintering.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

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

3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

The agreement for child #1 lacked persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.26(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 lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

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

3280.31(h) · All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection(f).

Facility person #1 and facility person #2 lacked health and safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

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

3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) · (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)).(b) The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Facility lacked proof of purchase of the inter-connected smoke alarms.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.24(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.

Provider stated that the facility did not notify parents with how to access the current regulations.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.26(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides 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.

The emergency plan lacked a procedure for a lock-down drill.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021

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