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Home › PA › Allison Park › St Pauls Childcare Preschool And Kidz Korner
1965 Ferguson Rd, Allison Park PA 15101 · License #CER-00254317 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.113(a)(1) · 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. CORRECTION DATE: 2/6/2026 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility persons to receive a minimum of 2 hours of in-person training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. All staff will be required to sign in, and the form will be kept on file at the facility. CORRECTION DATE: 3/20/2026 3. The legal entity must schedule and conduct a staff meeting with supervision as its focus. The agenda will include a review of the training and discussions on supervision of children. A record of the agenda and attendees will be documented and maintained at the facility. The agenda and attendee records will be made available to the regional office upon request. CORRECTION DATE: 3/20/2026
2nd CITATION (ORIGINALLY CITED 1/21/2026): At approximately 12:35 pm, 18 children were receiving care in the Craft Room. When each staff were asked to identify their primary groups for supervision, staff #1 identified 4 preschool children, staff #2 identified 6 preschool children and staff #3 identified 5 older toddler and preschool children for a total of 15. When asked a second time, staff #1, #2 and #3 each identified the same groups of children initially identified for a total of 15 children. Each time the same 3 children were not identified by staff.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
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 did not include the continuity of services/operations plan in the event of a disaster.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
Documentation of consecutive emergency plan trainings for staff #3, #4 and #5 were dated more than 12 months apart. The file for staff #6 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training within the past 12 months. The file for staff #9 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training and has been employed for more than 90 days (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The file of staff #7 contained a certificate for the completion of the online portion of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR dated 12/19/2025 but did not have documentation the hands-on portion was completed making it incomplete. Documentation of the previous pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training for staff #7 expired 11/2025. Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training for staff #10 was renewed after the previous training expired (8/23/2023 and 9/2025).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2026
Category: ratio. 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. Facility Person # 6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff #1 contained consecutive PA criminal history (8/20/2020 and 9/3/2025) and child abuse (8/20/2020 and 9/3/2025) clearances dated more than 60 months apart. The file for staff #2 contained consecutive PA criminal history (12/8/2020 and 12/17/2025), child abuse (12/8/2020 and 12/17/2025) and FBI (9/30/2020 and 12/17/2025) clearances all dated more than 60 months apart. The file for staff #3 contained consecutive mandated reporter trainings (5/6/2020 and 6/19/2025) dated more than 60 months apart. The file for staff #5 contained consecutive mandated reporter trainings dated more than 60 months apart (6/23/2020 and 10/6/2025). The file for staff #6 did not contain an acceptable employment child abuse clearance, containing instead a volunteer clearance dated 4/12/2023 and contained mandated reporter training (5/9/2025) dated more than 90 days from their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff #8 contained consecutive child abuse (4/14/2020 and 4/21/2025), FBI (5/26/2020 and 5/30/2025) clearances and mandated reporter training (4/13/2020 and 5/26/2025) all dated more than 60 months apart. The file for facility person #11, a volunteer, contained consecutive child abuse clearances (7/22/2020 and 7/25/2025) dated more than 60 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · 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.
The bottom of a cork board was peeling away from the wall in the Craft Classroom, which is used by toddlers. The cork was breaking into pieces and were less than an inch in diameter and accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
Documentation of the most current evaluations completed by the director for staff #1, #2, #3, #4 were dated 12/6/2024, more than 12 months ago. The most current evaluation for staff #5 was dated 12/5/2024, more than 12 months ago. The only evaluation on file for staff #6 was dated 1/8/2026, more than 12 months from their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
Virex-TB, a cleaning solution labeled "keep out of the reach of children," was on the blue cabinet in the Child Care Classroom accessible to children in care.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted at the telephone in the school-age lunchroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.81 · 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.
Glass panels in the Charles and Susanna classroom did not contain visual strips.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
A handwashing sign was not posted at the middle sink in the boy's bathroom by the gym.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
In the infant area of the Child Care Classroom, 2 cribs were not labeled with the name of the child for whom they are intended.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(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 1/21/2026 at approximately 11:45 am - 12:00 pm in the School Age Lunchroom, 18 children were receiving care. When asked to identify their primary group of children they were supervising, staff # 7 identified 8 young school age children and staff #10 identified 8 young school age children. Of the 18 children, 2 were not identified by either staff. On 1/22/2026 at approximately 4:40 pm, a school age child was observed exiting the girl's restroom by the gym, walking down the hall and into the Kids Korner classroom unsupervised.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
Emergency contact information was not present for each of the 17 children receiving care in the gym.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
The medication basket in the school-age Kids Korner classroom contained 2 Epi-pens and 1 Auvi Q all of which expired 10/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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 file for staff #9 contained a health assessment dated 11/24/2025, after their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet). The file for facility person #11, a volunteer, contained a health assessment dated 11/7/2023 but did not have documentation of a current assessment conducted within the last 24 months.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.
The health assessment for staff #3 did not contain documentation a physical examination was conducted.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The health assessment for staff #3 did not contain documentation an examination for communicable diseases was conducted or results of the examination.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
The health assessment for staff #3 did not contain documentation the staff person could provide adequate care to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
A bottle in the infant area of the Main Classroom did not contain the name of the child for whom the bottle was intended.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR for staff #6 was dated 5/9/2025, more than 90 after their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2026
Category: health medication. 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.
Documentation for manually testing the fire detection system for operability exceeded 30 days on 2 occasions within the past 12 months: 8/13/2025 and 9/29/2025, 11/13/2025 and 12/20/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The initial health assessment for child #1 was dated 1/12/2026, more than 60 days from their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor is responsible for the minimum duties described at § 3270.36(a)(1 - 2). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file of staff #3, identified as an assistant group supervisor, contained documentation of a foreign degree which was not evaluated making it unable to verify they qualify for the position which they are serving.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file of staff #1 contained child abuse and state criminal history clearances which were dated more than 60 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
The file of staff #11 contained documentation of emergency plan training dated 10/18/2024, more than 90 days from their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
The facility did not have documentation of fire safety training for staff #2 and volunteer #4 completed within the past 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(e) · Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.
Based on a conversation with a staff person, the shaving cream labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in the cabinet in the Craft Room was used for an art activity with children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #7, #8 and #11 will have until 2/6/2025 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #7, #8 and #11 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #7, #8 and #11, staff person #7, #8 and #11 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #7, #8 and #11 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and CPR
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The file of staff #6 contained documentation of completion of the required health and safety topics listed in subsections (f)1-9 dated 12/26/2024, and staff #11's documentation of completion was dated 11/14/2024, both were more than 90 days from their start at the facility (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff #11 will have until 2/6/2025 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff #11, staff #11 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #11 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2025
Category: supervision. 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #11 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 #11 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file of staff #1 and #3 contained NSOR verification certificates which were updated more than 60 months apart. The disclosure statement of staff #7 was dated 9/23/2024, after their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet). The file of staff #11, employed for more than 45 days (see LIS code sheet), did not contain a completed FBI clearance. The file of staff #12 contained documentation of child abuse, PA state police and FBI clearances which were dated more than 60 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file of staff #7, identified as an aide, did not contain documentation of education or experience.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted at the telephones in the New Horizons classroom or the gym.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
The changing table in Pod 3 and the middle sink in the upstairs boy's restroom did not contain hand washing signs.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The financial agreement of child #1, #2, #3, #6 and #7 did not contain the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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).
The financial agreement of child #1, #2, #3, #6 and #7 did not contain information on the services to be provided the child and the family.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The financial agreement of child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 did not specify persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The financial agreement of child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 did not contain the child's admission date.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
The emergency contact form for child #2 was not present in the Crib Room where the child was receiving care.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(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).
Based on the immunization's records on file, child #2 lacked 1 pneumococcal; child #3 lacked 1 rotavirus, 2 DTaP, 1 Hib, 1 polio and 2 pneumococcal; child #6 lacked a second Hep A and child #7 lacked 1 DTaP. Written exemptions were not on file for child #2, #3, #6 or #7.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
An expired Epi-pen for a specific child was in the medication box in the New Covenent classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The health assessments of staff #1 were dated more than 24 months apart. The health assessment of staff #10 was dated 5/17/2024, and the health assessment of staff #11 was dated 10/17/2024, after their start dates at the facility (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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 tuberculosis screening of staff #11 was dated 10/23/2024, after their start date at the facility (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
The health assessment of facility person #9 did not have complete documentation of information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(5) · 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 file of staff #5, #6, #7, #11 did not contain 2 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2025
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.
Staff person #7, with health and safety training completed prior to 10-4-22, had the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 Training dated 12-18-23 that was not completed by 12-30-22 as required. Staff person #11, with health and safety training completed prior to 10-4-22, had the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 Training dated 2-1-23 that was not completed by 12-30-22 as required.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
Facility person #12 and #13 lacked emergency plan training at the time of initial employment and require current training.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
The files for staff person #1, #2, #3, and #4 had fire safety training that exceeded a year between trainings.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
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. Facility Person #12 and Facility Person #13 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Facility person #12 and #13, who have direct contact with children, lacked a disclosure statement and an NSOR verification certificate on file at the facility at their start date and require a current NSOR verification certificate and a disclosure statement. The file for staff person #9, hired provisionally, had a state police clearance dated 10-26-23 that was after their start date and lacked verification of application for the state police clearance at their start date to be a provisional hire.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
In the upstairs boys' bathroom outside of the gym, a handwashing sign was not posted at the middle and left sinks.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #5, Facility person #12, and Facility person #13 will have until 2-13-24 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #5, Facility person #12, and Facility person #13 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Staff person #5, Facility person #12, and Facility person #13, Staff person #5, Facility person #12, and Facility person #13 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Facility person #12 and #13 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #5 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 12-26-18.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The files for staff person #1 and #3 had a staff evaluation that exceeded 12 months between evaluations.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
The Charles and Susana Room, the Homework Room, and the New Horizons Room lacked a first-aid kit.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
In the Kidz Corner Room, the first-aid kit was in an unlocked drawer that was accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
In the gym to the right of the stage, the corner edge of the wall had a sharp piece of metal that was accessible to children and was a visible hazard. In the homework room, the electrical outlet on the front wall lacked a plastic outlet plate cover resulting in a hole in the wall with wires inside the wall behind the outlet being accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
In the gym to the right of the stage, the corner edge of the wall had multiple areas with damaged plaster.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
The daily activity schedule was not posted in the school-age lunch room.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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.
Facility person #12 and #13, who have direct contact with children, lacked a health assessment on file at the facility. The file for staff person #11 lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 24 months. The files for staff person #6, #8, and #10 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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.
Facility person #12 and #13, who have direct contact with children, lacked a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(5) · 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.
Facility person #12 and #13 lacked two written, nonfamily references.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024
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. Facility Person #1 may not work at the facility.
The file for facility person #1, hired provisionally, had proof of application for the NSOR verification certificate at their start date and lacked the NSOR verification certificate within 45 days of their start date as required for a provisional hire and requires a current NSOR verification certificate. (See LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Facility person #1 completed the following required pre-service training on 6-26-23 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Mandated reporter training.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 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.
The emergency plan lacked requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training according to federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
Staff person #14, with a start date prior to 10-4-22, lacked the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 Training required by 12-30-22 and requires current training. (See LIS CODE SHEET) Staff person #23, with a start date prior to 10-4-22, had the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 Training dated 1-9-23 that was after 12-30-22 as required. (See LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
The files for staff person #13 and #22 had emergency plan training that exceeded a year between trainings.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. Until such time as the required training is completed, staff person #25 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #25, staff person #25 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff person #25 had pediatric first-aid and CPR training with an expiration date of July 2022 and lacked current training. The file for staff person #1 had current pediatric first-aid and CPR training with a completion date of 12-17-22 that was after the February 2022 expiration of the prior training. The files for staff person #2, #12, and #13 had current pediatric first-aid and CPR training with a completion date of 3-4-21 that was after the December 2020 expiration of the prior training. The file for staff person #3 had current pediatric first-aid and CPR training with a completion date of 3-24-21 that was after the December 2019 expiration of the prior training. The file for staff person #5 had current pediatric first-aid and CPR training with a completion date of 3-24-21 that was after the December 2020 expiration of the prior training. The file for staff person #6 had current pediatric first-aid and CPR training with a completion date of 3-24-21 that was after the January 2021 expiration of the prior training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
The file for staff person #23 lacked current fire safety training completed within the last year. The files for staff person #10, #17, #18, and #22 had fire safety training that exceeded a year between trainings.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #13, #15, #16, and #19 will have until 2-7-23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #13, #15, #16, and #19 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #13, #15, #16, and #19, staff person #13, #15, #16, and #19 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #13 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Acceptable Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9). Staff person #15 has not completed the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First-aid/CPR Training, Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9). Staff person #16 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Acceptable Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9). Staff person #19 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First-aid/CPR Training. Staff person #7 completed the following required pre-service training on 7-10-22 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First-aid/CPR Training. Staff person #9 completed the following required pre-service training on 8-9-22 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First-aid/CPR Training. Staff person #20 completed the following required pre-service training on 12-31-22 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
Category: supervision. 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. Staff Person #11, Staff Person #18, Staff Person #23, and Staff Person #24 may not work at the facility.
The file for staff person #11 had an FBI clearance with a rap sheet that lacked the required disposition. The file for staff person #18 had a state police clearance dated 8-11-17 and lacked a current state police clearance updated within the last 60 months. The file for staff person #23 had a state police clearance dated 4-27-17 and a child abuse clearance dated 4-12-17 and lacked current state police and child abuse clearances updated within the last 60 months and had FBI clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances. The file for staff person #24 lacked an NSOR verification certificate at their start date and requires a current NSOR verification certificate. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff person #10 had an NSOR verification certificate that was dated after their start date. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff person #12 had state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances. The file for staff person #17 had child abuse and FBI clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances. The file for staff person #20 had a state police clearance, a child abuse clearance, an FBI clearance, and an NSOR verification certificate that were dated after their start date. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff person #21 had child abuse clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances and had an NSOR verification certificate that was dated after their start date. (See LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for staff person #10 had mandated reporter training dated 4-11-22 that was over 90 days after their start date. (See LIS CODE SHEET) The file for staff person #12 had mandated reporter trainings that exceeded 5 years between trainings.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The files for staff person #10, #18, and #22 had a staff evaluation that exceeded 12 months between evaluations.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.55(a) · The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children.
During naptime at approximately 2:30 pm in the crib room, staff person #3 was observed leaving the room for about 10-15 seconds with a young toddler to take the child to the large drop-in child care room next door leaving staff person #5 with 7 young toddlers, 3 older toddlers, and 1 preschooler, resulting in staff person #5 being out of ratio.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
In the large drop-in child care room, the white cabinet on the left in the infant area had the right top hinge of the door that was loose and the door was coming apart from the hinge on the cabinet resulting in the door being unstable. In the new horizons room, there was a broken baseboard near the heater.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
The refrigerator in the large drop-in child care room lacked a thermometer.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2023
Category: nutrition. 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.
The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(2) · A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.
In the large drop-in child care room, there was an inhaler for child #3 that lacked the prescription or instructions to verify that the medication was prescribed for that child.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The files for staff person #4, #8, #10, and #22 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments. The file for staff person #20 had a health assessment that was dated after providing initial service in a child care setting. (See LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(b) · 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.
The file for staff person #17 had a health assessment that was not completed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(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 #20 had a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method that was dated after initial employment. (See LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The file for staff person #15 had an initial health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
The written notification of safe routes was not posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(5) · 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 files for staff person #20 and #24 lacked two written, nonfamily references.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 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.
According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days between 10-25-22 to 12-12-22.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(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.
The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The file for child #1, a school-age child, lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility and requires a current health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
The file for facility person #1 had a disclosure statement that lacked the date.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
On an excursion swimming at a pool, a first-aid kit was observed in an unlocked backpack on the ground and was accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The file for facility person #1 lacked an initial health assessment prior to providing initial service in a child care setting at the facility and requires a current health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(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 facility 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 Aug 16, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(5) · 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 file for facility person #1 had one written, nonfamily reference and lacked a second written, nonfamily reference.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
The file for facility person #4, with a hire date of 9/3/17, completed emergency plan training on 9/1/21, with no documentation of prior trainings on file. The file for facility person #5 completed emergency plan training on 12/20/20 and 2/2/21, which is not annually. The file for facility person #6, with a hire date of 10/24/16, completed emergency plan training on 9/1/21, with no documentation of emergency plan training in 2020.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
The file for facility person #1 completed fire safety training on 7/17/20 and 8/25/21, which is not annually. The file for facility person #2 completed fire safety training on 9/20/20. The file for facility person #4 completed fire safety training on 8/24/20 and 8/26/21. The file for facility person #6 and facility person #7 completed fire safety training on 7/6/20 and 7/7/21.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
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. Facility Person #4--- may not work at the facility.
The file for facility person #4 contained a Child Abuse clearance, with a purpose of the clearance stated for volunteer. The file contained a FBI clearance dated for 11/18/16 and a letter stating that the facility person did apply for a new FBI clearance , but it was not on file. The file for facility person #6 contained current clearances but were dated more than 60 months from the previous clearances.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file for facility person #6 contained mandated reporter training completed on 10/30/16 and 1/4/22, which is not every 60 months.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The file for facility person #1, with a hire date of 9/6/16, lacked a staff evaluation. The file for facility person #5 had an evaluation completed on 12/20/19 and 12/9/21, which is not every 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
It was observed in the school age lunch room, that hand sanitizer was sitting on a counter accessible to the children.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(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 in the New Horizon classroom lacked soap.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(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.
In the drop-in main room, it was observed that 29 kids were present and only 28 kids were named between the 6 staff that were present. It was determined that facility person #9 named 3 older toddlers but missed the 1 preschool child that was in the assigned group.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The file for child #5 lacked an agreement.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The agreement for child #9 and child #10 lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
The file for child #3 and child #4 contained the original agreement forms.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.
The emergency contact form for child #2 lacked the birth date of the child.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The emergency contact form for child #8 lacked the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(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 address and work phone number. The emergency contact form for child #9 lacked the enrolling parent's work address.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(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.
The emergency contact form for child #2 lacked the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 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.
The emergency contact form for child #1 lacked the release person's phone number.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
The files for child #6, child #7, child #8,and child #9 lacked an immunizations record in accordance with the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(5) · 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 file for facility person #3 contained 1 written reference.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61(h) · The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded.
At 12:10pm it was observed that 29 children were in the craft room , which measures for 15.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(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 facility lacked an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
The fire drill log contained documentation of a fire drill completed on 6/15/21 and 10/25/21, with a documented closure of the facility from 7/31/21-9/7/21, still leaving more than 60 days passing between fire drills.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.