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1016 State St, Baden PA 15005 · License #CER-00254570 · Child Care Center
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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 most recent annual emergency plan training for staff #5 is dated 1/24/25, which is more than one year ago.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 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.
Staff person #1 and staff #5 have not renewed their certification in pediatric first-aid and CPR on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff person #1 has pediatric first-aid and CPR dated 2/15/25 and staff person #5 has training dated 1/9/24.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
Category: ratio. 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.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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
The most recent fire-safety training for staff #5 is dated 12/10/24, which is more than one year ago.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
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 most recent evaluation staff #1 is dated 10/30/24, which is more than 12 months ago. Staff #5, employed for more than one year (see LIS code sheet) does not have an annual staff evaluation.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The fee agreements for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 do not include the dates of admission.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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 information for child #3 and child #4 does not include the work address or work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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 information for child #2, child #3, and child #4 does not 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.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
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 information for child #3 does not include health insurance coverage.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
The review of emergency contact information and fee agreements for children #1, #2, and #4 have not been reviewed, updated, and signed by parent for more than six months. The most recent parent signature for child #1 is 12/6/24, for child #2: 5/30/25, and child #4: 6/5/25.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Staff #1 has a current health assessment that is dated 1/13/24, which is more than 24 months ago. Staff #3 and staff #4 do not have a health assessment on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
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.
Staff #3 and staff #4 do not have documentation of tuberculosis screening at the time of initial employment.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(iii) · 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 #3 does not include verification of education or childcare experience.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
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.
The files for staff #3 and #4 do not include two written nonfamily references.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Staff #2 does not have documentation of any annual professional development training hours. Staff #5 has documentation of 6 of the 12 required hours of annual professional training hours---Health and Safety training Parts 1 and 2.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 file for child #4 does not include a health assessment that is signed and dated by a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 and 2 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 #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 lacked a signed and dated disclosure statement and an NSOR certificate. Staff person #2 lacked a DHS FBI clearance and an NSOR certificate.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). Tiered LIS 1. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). Tiered LIS 2. All staff at the facility must complete a minimum 2 hour online training regarding maintaining ratio. The legal entity will submit the training to the Western Regional Office for review prior to staff completing the training. The legal entity will submit training certificates for all staff persons within 5 business days of completing the training.
*Based on staff statements, it was reported there were two times in which staff were out of ratio with a mixed age level group of children in care. At these times, there was only one staff person (and no facility person) present.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.54(a) · At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.
Based on staff statements, there were two times when only one staff person was present with more than one child in care. No facility person was present.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 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 #1 and staff #2 do not have documentation of emergency plan training at the time of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2025
Category: ratio. 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): Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Staff person #1 will have until 11/21/25 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been 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 no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has 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 Nov 12, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 #2 does not include a health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2025
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 health assessment for staff person #1 is dated 8/14/25, which is after the staff person's date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2025
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 result of the tuberculosis screening for staff #1 is dated 8/14/25, which is after the date of staff #1's initial employment (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 staff person #4 did not include documentation of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment. (See LIS code sheet) The emergency plan training in the file is dated 1/28/25. The file for staff person #5 did not include documentation of annual emergency plan training in 2024. The dates of emergency plan training are 10/26/23 and 1/27/25.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2025
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 #2 and #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
The file for staff person #2 did not include a child abuse registry clearance or a copy of the disclosure statement. The DHS FBI clearance for staff person #2 is dated 1/20/25, which is after the date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #3 did not include an NSOR clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2025
Category: background checks. 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 information for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(3) · 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 person #3 did not include a health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) · 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. 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 fire drill log documented more than 60 days elapsed between fire drills from 11/6/24-1/24/25.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The files for staff person #1 and staff person #4 did not include documentation of 12 clock hours of annual childcare training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The staff file for Staff person #4 contained a current health assessment dated 1/23/24 that lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Upon review of the facility's emergency plan it was observed to lack information on how facility persons will contact parents when an emergency situation arises and when the emergency has ended with instructions on how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 staff file for Staff person #1 contained documentation of having received training on the facility emergency plan on 5/11/23 which was more than 90 days from hire date. The staff file for Staff person #5 contained current emergency plan training that was not completed annually; the two most recent trainings were dated 10/20/23 and 9/14/22.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 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. Staff person #2 will have until 2/28/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #2 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 #2, Staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #2 does not have current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric First Aid/CPR training having an expiration date of 11/2023. Staff person #5 was observed to contain current Pediatric First Aid/CPR dated 10/2023 which was renewed after the most recent certificate expiring as of 3/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
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 staff file for Staff person #1 lacked fire safety training for 2023. The staff file for Staff person #2 and Staff person #5 was observed to lack valid fire safety training for 2023.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2024
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 #3 and Staff person #4 will have until 2/28/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #3 and Staff person #4 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 and Staff person #4, Staff person #3 and Staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR; Staff person #1 has since completed the training on 5/15/23. Staff person #3 and Staff person #4 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 and Health and Safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
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: Staff Person #1, Staff person #3 and Staff person #4 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #1, Staff person #3 and Staff person #4--- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
The staff file for Staff person #1 lacked a valid State Police clearance. The staff file for Staff person #3 was observed not to contain a valid National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) check within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for provisional hiring under the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). The staff file for Staff person #4 was observed not to contain documentation of having applied for a NSOR check prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Staff person #4 also lacked a valid Child Abuse clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The staff file for Staff person #3 who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked documentation of one year of experience working with children.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The staff file for Staff person #4 who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked proof of education.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.54(a) · At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.
In the gym, at approximately 7:25am, only one staff person was present while four younger school age children and three older school age children were observed in care.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The child file for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 contained a current financial agreement form that lacked the operator's signature. The child file for Child #5 lacked a financial agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The child file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 contained a current financial agreement form that lacked the fee amount.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The child file for Child #1 and Child #3 contained a current financial agreement form that lacked the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The child file for Child #1 and Child #3 contained a current financial agreement form that lacked the child's admission date.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
The child file for Child #5 was observed to contain a current emergency contact information form that lacked reference to who shall be contacted in an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
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 child file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #5 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance name and policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
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 child file for Child #2 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked the address for one of the designated release persons listed. The child file for Child #5 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked the phone numbers for three of the designated release persons listed.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 staff file for Staff person #4 contained a current health assessment dated 1/23/24 which was not conducted prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 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.
The staff file for Staff person #4 lacked a tuberculosis screening test and the results.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2024
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 staff file for Staff person #4 contained a current health assessment dated 1/23/24 that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 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.
The staff file for Staff person #4 lacked one nonfamily reference.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(g)/3270.192(2)(iv) · Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
The staff file for Staff person #2 and Staff person #5 contained documentation of fire safety training completed on 10/20/23 that was not signed by the fire protection professional who conducted the training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2024
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 child file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3, was observed to lack an initial health report within 60 days of enrollment.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
2ND CITATION: The staff file for Staff person #2 lacked documentation of having received emergency plan training in 2022; the last documented training on file is dated 9/8/21. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 2/27/23
Corrected Corrected by May 11, 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.
Staff person #1 has not completed the one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training by 12/30/22 as required per announcement C-22-06; Staff person #1 completed the one-hour training on 2/1/23.
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 staff file for Staff person #1 lacked documentation of having received emergency plan training in 2022; the last documented training on file is dated 8/30/21. The staff file for Staff person #2 lacked documentation of having received emergency plan training in 2022; the last documented training on file is dated 9/8/21.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 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 #3 will have until 3/18/23 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 #2 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training; the health and safety training on file was completed prior to 9/30/16 and is not considered an acceptable training. Staff person #2 has since completed the 10 hr. Health and Safety training on 2/4/23. Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #3 may not work 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. Staff Person #3 may not work at the facility.
The file for Staff person #3 was observed to lack documentation of having applied for and received a State sex offender check and State child abuse and neglect check from the State in which they resided in within the previous five years as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). Staff person #3 also was observed to lack a valid Child Abuse clearance; the Child Abuse clearance on file dated 6/12/19 is a volunteer clearance which is not an acceptable clearance for employment purposes per the CPSL. Staff person #3 was observed not to contain a valid National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET); Staff person #3 now has a NSOR certificate dated 9/19/22. Staff person #3 was also observed to contain a State Police clearance dated 6/30/22 and a DHS FBI clearance dated 9/22/22 which were obtained after their first date working with children (See IS Code Sheet). The file for staff person #4, was observed to lack a valid State Police clearance; The State Police clearance on file was 'Under Review' and is not a complete clearance. Staff person #4 now has a valid State Police clearance on file. Staff person #4 was also observed to contain an application for a NSOR certificate on file dated 2/1/23 which was not submitted prior to working with children (See IS CODE SHEET); Staff person #4 now has a valid NSOR certificate on file dated 2/7/23.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2023
Category: background checks. 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 staff file for Staff person #1, contained a current health assessment dated 12/16/21 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 8/16/19 health assessment on file. The file for staff person #3 was observed to contain a health assessment dated 6/10/22 which was not conducted prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting (See IS CODE SHEET). The staff file for Staff person #4 was observed to lack a health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2023
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 staff file for Staff person #3, was observed to contain a tuberculosis screening test results dated 6/13/22 which was not conducted prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting (See IS CODE SHEET). The staff file for Staff person #4 was observed to lack a tuberculosis screening test and the results.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The staff file for Staff person #1 was observed to contain only 9 out of 12 hours of childcare training for their anniversary between 8/23/21 - 8/23/22.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The files for child #2 and 5 lacked the date of admission on the agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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 for staff #1 has a current pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR certification dated 11/8/21-11/8/23. The certification was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certification dated 3/11/19-3/11/21.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2022
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.
The file for staff #1, contained a current FBI clearance. The previous FBI clearance on file is more than 60 months old. 7/31/15-9/1/20.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The file for child #2 lacked the parent signature on the agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 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 file for child #2 lacked the phone number of the child's physician on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 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 file for child #4 lacked the work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 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 file for child #1 lacked the child's health insurance coverage and policy number on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 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 files for child #1 and 2 lacked the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 staff #1 contained a current health assessment dated 1/7/22. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 2/22/19.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2022
Category: ratio. 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 file for child #3 lacked an initial health report. The child admission date was 9/19/21.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.