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369 Allport Cutoff, Allport PA 16821 · License #CER-00246047 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Based on information gathered during an inspection, staff #1 used physical force with child #1.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
Based on information gathered during the inspection, staff #1 yells at children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
At the time of reviewing the fire drill log, the documentation showed the last fire drill was held 11-21-25, which is 129 past the 60-day requirement.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2026
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
The Agreement form on file for Child #3, Child #4, Child #5 and Child #6 was observed to not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
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 on file for Child #4 was observed not to have the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(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 on file for Child # 3 was observed not to have documentation of 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 Sep 5, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 on file for Child #2 and Child #4 were observed not to have documentation of health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
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 on file for Child #1 was observed not to have the address for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The file for Child #4 was observed not to have the release person's name or the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
It was observed that an infant did not have their hands washed after diapering.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
It was observed that a staff member did not wash their hands after diapering an infant.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
In the outdoor play area benches and picnic tables were observed to have splintering areas.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
The outdoor embedded play equipment was observed not to have loose-fill to meet recommendations of US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
It was observed that there was an infant sleeping in the swing on day of investigation.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 file for Staff #3 was observed not to have documentation of a Health and Safety update that was due by 12/30/23.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are not staff persons available to supervise staff person #1, Staff person #1 may not work in the 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 training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First-Aid/ CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Loose crib sheets were observed in 2 of the cribs in the infant room.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 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 protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for Facility person #4 was observed not to have documentation of a State Police clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61(f)/3270.62(d) · Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered. Outdoor or indoor play space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.
It was observed on the day of inspection that the bottom banquet hall was being used by children. This space is not on the license for use by children in care.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 monkey room was observed not to contain soap.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
It was observed on the day of inspection a 5-month-old infant was sleeping in a swing.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
In the Giraffe room, it was observed that allergy medication, Tylenol and Ibuprofen did not identify the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
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 bottle of Tylenol was observed in the Giraffe room on day of inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
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 most up to date health assessment on file for staff person #2 was observed to be greater than 24 months. This is evidenced by the health assessment being dated 10/13/21 to 5/28/24.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
It was observed that the staff in the Koala Room did not wash their hands after diapering a child.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(6) · Neither an infant nor a toddler is permitted to sleep with a bottle in his mouth.
A bottle was observed in the crib of a 9-month-old infant while they were sleeping.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024
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 facility's fire drill log showed that the facility did not conduct fire drills every 60 days. This is evidenced by there being a gap of more than 60 days from 1/3/24 to 3/5/24.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The facility fire drill log showed that the facility has not been testing the fire detection system every 30 days. This is evidenced by testing done 1/3/24 to 2/5/24. The facility did not have a fire detection system on the lower level of the building located next to the kitchen.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
The infant bottles were not labeled with the child's name on them.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2023
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.
Staff file #1 contained copies of staff evaluations completed on 1/21/22 and 3/2/23, which exceeded the 12 months as required.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
The outlet behind the chair in the Monkey room (Rm 53) lacked an outlet cover.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2023
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 #1 lacked documentation of completion of the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 within the prescribed timeframe required by OCDEL to complete the training, which was by December 30, 2022, as per Announcement C-22-06.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2023
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 #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff file #3 lacked a completed PA State Criminal Clearance with disseminated date and a valid NSOR certificate. Staff #3 resided in the state of California within the previous 5 years and lacked California State Criminal Clearance, the Child Abuse Clearance and the Sex Registry Clearance in the file. (See LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
Category: background checks. 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.
The janitors closet in the hallway where toxics and cleaning materials are stored was not locked and was accessible to the children in care. There were Clorox disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer on the shelving unit in the Music room that were accessible to the children in care.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
The temperature in the girl's bathroom in the hallway measured at 112° F and was accessible to the children in care. The temperature in the bathroom's in the gym measured at 123° F and was accessible to the children in care.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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 Turtle (Overflow) Rm lacked sterile gauze pads. The first aid kit in the Preschool (Rm25, 26) room lacked soap.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.78/3270.113(a) · Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. 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. Children must be supervised at all times.
At naptime during the renewal inspection, it was observed that there was not sufficient natural or artificial light in the Giraffe room (Rm 46); the Turtle room (Overflow) and the Infant Room (Rm 42, 43) for the staff to see the children as they were napping.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
The toilet bowl in the Monkey Room (Rm 53) was dirty and had black water in it.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2023
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 toilets in the Fox Room (Rm 50) lacked a hand washing sign. The diapering areas in the Giraffe Room (Rm 46), the Infant Room and the Turtle Room (Overflow) lacked hand washing signs at each diapering area.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(j) · A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.
The diapering areas in the Fox Room (Rm 50,) Giraffe Room (Rm 46), Monkey Room (Rm 53) and the Turtle Room (Overflow) lacked a source of running water for hand washing at each diapering area.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
The exit to Grace Hall foyer area which is an emergency exit was obstructed with cots lining the sides of the hall.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.92(a) · Portable space heaters are not permitted.
The facility had a portable space heater located in the Music Room.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
There was a cracked bin containing toys for the children in the Fox Room (Rm 50) that had sharp corners.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 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 thermometer in the refrigerator in the Preschool Room was not operable.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
Child file #3 lacked the child's date of admission on the agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
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.
Child files #1, #2, and #3 lacked the child's health insurance coverage and policy number on the emergency contact forms.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2023
Category: health medication. 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). Child(ren) #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
Child file #4 contained a health report dated 8/16/22 and lacked an updated health report including updated immunizations in accordance to the recommendations of the ACIP. (See LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
The facility had Tylenol for Child #5 that lacked a medication log with parental written consent for administration of the medication to the child while in care.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
Staff were observed using wipes and not washing the toddler's hands after diapering the young and older toddlers who were able to wash their hands at the sink.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
Staff were observed disposing of soiled diapers in a lidded trash can that was not hands free in the Monkey Room (Rm 53) and Turtle Room (Overflow) for disposal of soiled diapers.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(c) · The diapering area may not be used for food preparation or food service.
The sink in the Infant Room and the Turtle Room (Overflow) was observed to be used for bottle prep, washing bottles and dishes used by the children and handwashing after diapering.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
Staff were observed not washing their hands immediately after diapering the young and older toddlers.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff file #3 lacked verification of their child care experience and education prior to service at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Staff file #3 contained only one of the two required written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.24(f) · A valid photo identification of the director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall be provided to the agent of the Department at the time of inspection.
At the time of the inspection on 8/29/23, Staff #4, the director, presented on a PA Driver's License that expired on 8/26/23.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
Child file #1 contained a health report dated 2/8/23 which was more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility. (See LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility file lacked documentation of an emergency plan drill and within the past year.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
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 facility file lacked documentation of a plan for continuity of operations during the aftermath of a disaster.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person # 3 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 #3-, staff person # 3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: CPR/FA
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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.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 staff #2 lacks documentation that fire safety training has been completed within the past year.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2022
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), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person # 3 will have until 10/14/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 3 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 #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person # 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): CPR/FA from an approved curriculum and PQUA approved instructor.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2022
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 # 4 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff person #3 lacked a disclosure and NSOR on or before initial date in a child care position (See LIS CODE SHEEET). There is now a disclosure and NSOR on file and dated : Disclosure 4/22/22 and NSOR - 5/3/22. The file for staff #4 lacks a current Child Abuse clearance within the past 60 months. Child Abuse on file is dated 8/27/17.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.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 staff #1, who holds the title of group supervisor, lacks documentation of the qualifications required for a group supervisor.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
Category: supervision. 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.
In Room 25/27, observed that the telephone in the room lacked the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center posted by the telephone.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
In the outside play space, all bolts on the fence and gates are facing the inside of the play space and are exposed. On the outside play space climbing apparatus which is colored teal, purple and blue, observed a crack on the third stair in the right corner causing a pinch and crush point and the top stair is starting to wear away. causing a tripping hazard to the children in care.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
In Room 46, observed latex gloves in an unlocked drawer and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2022
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 room 46 lacks an operable thermometer.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.108(c) · Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.
Observed that there were styrofoam cups in the School Age room and these cups are used by the school age children in care.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The fee agreement on file for child #4 lacks the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact information on file for child #1 lacks the health insurance and policy number. The emergency contact information on file for child #3 lacks addresses of all persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddlerA child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
There was more than six months between the previous and most current and updated health assessment on file for child #4, who is a young toddler.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The immunization record on file for child #3 lacks verification of a flu shot within the past year as in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(3)/3270.133(5) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
Observed an Epi Pen which expired 7/2022. Observed Infant Tylenol which expired 4/22. Observed A and D ointment which lacked the name of the child for whom it was intended.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
In Room 53, observed Infant Motrin, Infant Tylenol and Saline Spray for child #6 which lacked parent's written consent for administration.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current updated health assessments on file for #1 and #5. The file for staff #2 lacks a health assessment which was completed in the past 24 months. The file for staff #3 lacked an initial health assessment within 12 months prior to providing service in a child care setting. There is now a current health assessment on file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.165 · An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.
The facility provides breakfast, lunch and snack. The menu was not posted nor provided to each family at least one week in advance.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(5) · An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed.
In the infant room, observed a five month old sitting in a bouncer and being bottle fed by a staff.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(4) · The Director 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.
On the fire drill log, observed that the hypothetical location of the fire was the same for consecutive drills.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2022
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. 30 day manual checks of the fire detection system/devices.
Observed that the facility did not check the fire detection devices every 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The initial health assessment on file for child #2, (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) was not provided within 90 days of start date (suspended regulations allowing 90 days) . There is now a current health assessment on file and dated 12/16/21. The initial health assessment on file for child #5, (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) was not provided within 60 days of start date. There is now a current health assessment on file and dated 8/11/22.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 12, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Based on written information and information obtained in interviews, it was determined on several occasions a young school age child was picked up and physically moved from one area and to another area to be put down in a time out spot.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
Based on information obtained during interviews, it was determined that while a child was acting out, a staff person used their arms and legs to restrict the child's movement until the child was calm and was then released.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 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.
Observed staff file #2, 3, 4, and 5 did not contain documentation of training in the emergency plan within the previous 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. 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 and 2- may not work in a child care position at the facility until a valid DHS FBI clearance is obtained.
Observed staff file #1 contained a Department of Education FBI fingerprint clearance which is not accepted as a valid clearance for childcare. Observed staff file #2 contained a Department of Education FBI fingerprint clearance which is not accepted as a valid clearance for childcare.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2021
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(b)(1) · A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.
Observed staff file #1 did not contain documentation of 1 year(1250 hours) of experience with children.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Observed 2 damaged shingles in the toddler play area. Observed multiple spots of the preschool outdoor play area fencing which was not securely anchored to the fence posts.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
Observed the toilet area in the young toddler, older toddler, and three year old rooms did not have a lidded waste receptacle.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
Observed the equipment in the toddler outdoor play area was not put together and was unstable.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
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.
Observed there was no thermometer in the large refrigerator used to store children's drinks.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 9, 2021
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
Observed child file #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 contained original agreements.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Observed the emergency contact information for child #3 and #5 did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care and did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2021
Category: ratio. 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.
Observed the emergency contact information for child file #5 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2021
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.
Observed the emergency contact information for child file #1, 3, 4, and 5 did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
Observed there was no emergency transportation plan posted in the young toddler, school age, and the infant room.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2021
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
Observed triple antibiotic ointment in the young toddler first aid kit which was not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2021
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.
Observed an expired epi-pen, on a high shelf in the three year old room.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2021
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.
Observed staff file #1 and #2, who had already started providing initial service in the child care setting, did not contain an initial health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
Observed a lunch bag in the children's cubbies which contained yogurt and a ham and cheese sandwich which is required to be refrigerated.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2021
Category: nutrition. 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.
Observed the facility did not post or notify the parent of each enrolled child, the information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Observed the facility did not send a copy of the updated emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.