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Home › PA › Barto › Miss Doreens Playmation Childcare
429 Hoffmansville Rd, Barto PA 19504 · License #CER-00239706 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.33(b) · At least 50% of the staff persons in a facility shall be individuals qualified and functioning as directors, group supervisors and assistant group supervisors. No more than 50% of the staff persons may be of aide qualification level.
At the time of the inspection 7 of the13 staff persons working in childcare positions were documented as aide level in their staff records.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2026
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.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a current valid health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child, as well as consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
At the time of the inspection the staff in the outdoor play space was asked who their primary care group was at that moment, they were unable to identify their group at that time.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
At the time of the inspection the records of child, #1, #2 and #3 all had financial agreements which did not specify the child's date of admission.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
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.
At the time of the inspection the emergency contact form for child #2 was lacking in the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking a current valid health assesment.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(1) · A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 was lacking a current valid health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 (having served the facility over one year) did not have proof of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(b) · A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older.
At the time of the inspection staff person #1 was not 18 years old.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 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.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not contain a Child Abuse Clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2024
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).
At the timer of the inspection in the back room of the facility there were a mixed group of infants and younger toddlers in care, a total of 12 children for 2 staff. One primary care group was 4:1 with infants and the other was 7:1 with one year olds.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking in the training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update, there was no documentation of the date of a current training kept on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #3, #2, and #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.
At the time of the inspection the records of facility person #3, #2, and #4 all had areas of non-compliance with regards to the CPSL requirements. Specifically #2 and #3 did not have completed state police clearances. and #4 did not have a complete FBI clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · 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 prior to service at the facility.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff people #5 and #6 were lacking the verification of child care experience which would serve as qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #7 was lacking a current valid health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.
On 7/14/23, at approximately 11:30am, Staff #1 entered the facility from outdoor water play and lined the children up against the wall to begin using the restroom. While in line, Child #1 hit another child. Staff #2 witnessed Staff #1 slap Child #1 with an open handed on the back of his right shoulder, leaving a red handprint. Staff #1 proceeded to say to the child "if you cannot listen then maybe you should be slapped back."
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
On 5/24/23, at time of renewal, Staff #1 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 7/13/22 in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2023
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).
On 5/24/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #5 file did not contain a completed FBI clearance required by CPSL. Staff #2 file did not contain an acceptable Criminal Clearance. Staff #3 file did not contain an acceptable Child Abuse clearance. Staff #4 file did not contain an acceptable Pa Criminal and Child Abuse clearance as required by CPSL. (Staff #2, #3 and #4 files contained clearances for Volunteers)
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2023
Category: background checks. 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.
On 5/24/23, at time of renewal inspection, 7 wet ceiling tiles in the back infant room childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 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.
On 7/19/22, a cracked plastic lid was observed on the lego table located in the Green Room (PK).
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
On 6/28/22, staff person reported that during lunchtime on 6/16/22, Child #1 was sitting at the table and pushed self away from the table as Staff #2 was walking behind Child #1 chair. Staff #2 forcibly used her foot to push Child #1 (YT) into the table causing Child #1 to cry.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
On 6/21/22, during unannounced inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain an initial health assessment including the results of tuberculosis skin test.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) · The Legal Entity must maintain at the facility documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The Legal Entity will confirm continuing compliance by maintaining a record of the documentation at the facility for a period of 90 days after the form has been approved. The forms will be made available to the Regional Office of OCDEL for review during unannounced visits. Verification of compliance with ratio and/or supervision will be completed by more than one on site visit at the facility over a three month period of time.
On 3/18/22, at approx. 3:35pm, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 6 infants in the infant room (continued non compliance from inspections dated 2/16/22 and 3/4/22) , During the inspection, Child #1 was observed asleep in a pack n play unsupervised with the door closed in the separate sleeping room located on the right rear part of the infant room. When Cert Rep asked Staff #1 to name the children assigned for the purpose of supervision, Staff #1 did not name Child #1. Additionally, on 3/4/22 at approximately 10:40am, Cert Rep conducted an unannounced inspection at the facility. During the inspection Staff #1 was present with 4 infants. When asked, Staff #1 stated they were responsible for the 4 infants. On 3/18/22, Cert Rep reviewed Infant Room roll call for 3/4/22 and in/out times entered in the facility's tracking database. Based on the facility's detailed attendance records, Staff #1 was out of ratio with 7 infants on 3/4/22. Staff #1 acknowledged that 3 infants were unsupervised at the time of the inspection, 2 of the infants were sleeping with the door closed in the right rear room and 1 infant was asleep unsupervised with the door closed in the left rear room.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) · The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
On 3/18/22, at approx. 3:35pm, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 6 infants in the infant room (continued non compliance from inspections dated 2/16/22 and 3/4/22) , During the inspection, Child #1 was observed asleep in a pack n play unsupervised with the door closed in the separate sleeping room located on the right rear part of the infant room. When Cert Rep asked Staff #1 to name the children assigned for the purpose of supervision, Staff #1 did not name Child #1. Additionally, on 3/4/22 at approximately 10:40am, Cert Rep conducted an unannounced inspection at the facility. During the inspection Staff #1 was present with 4 infants. When asked, Staff #1 stated they were responsible for the 4 infants. On 3/18/22, Cert Rep reviewed Infant Room roll call for 3/4/22 and in/out times entered in the facility's tracking database. Based on the facility's detailed attendance records, Staff #1 was out of ratio with 7 infants on 3/4/22. Staff #1 acknowledged that 3 infants were unsupervised at the time of the inspection, 2 of the infants were sleeping with the door closed in the right rear room and 1 infant was asleep unsupervised with the door closed in the left rear room.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) · The Legal Entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children with an emphasis on staff:child ratios through the ELRC. SE Regional Office of OCDEL will make the referral to the ELRC.
On 3/18/22, at approx. 3:35pm, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 6 infants in the infant room (continued non compliance from inspections dated 2/16/22 and 3/4/22) , During the inspection, Child #1 was observed asleep in a pack n play unsupervised with the door closed in the separate sleeping room located on the right rear part of the infant room. When Cert Rep asked Staff #1 to name the children assigned for the purpose of supervision, Staff #1 did not name Child #1. Additionally, on 3/4/22 at approximately 10:40am, Cert Rep conducted an unannounced inspection at the facility. During the inspection Staff #1 was present with 4 infants. When asked, Staff #1 stated they were responsible for the 4 infants. On 3/18/22, Cert Rep reviewed Infant Room roll call for 3/4/22 and in/out times entered in the facility's tracking database. Based on the facility's detailed attendance records, Staff #1 was out of ratio with 7 infants on 3/4/22. Staff #1 acknowledged that 3 infants were unsupervised at the time of the inspection, 2 of the infants were sleeping with the door closed in the right rear room and 1 infant was asleep unsupervised with the door closed in the left rear room.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 18, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.37(c) · 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.An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
On 3/4/22 and 3/18/22, during unannounced inspections, Staff #1 was observed in the Infant Room working alone in the Infant Room in the capacity of an assistant group supervisor. Staff #1 is qualified as an aide.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2022
Category: supervision. 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.
On 3/18/22, at approximately 3:40pm, Child #1 was observed asleep in a classroom swing. Child #1 file does not contain documentation of a medical reason signed by a physician for being placed in a sleeping position other than the one recommended by the AAP.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.
On 3/4/22 at approximately 10:30am, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 13 Preschool children on the outdoor front porch. Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed out of ratio with 13 Older Toddlers. Staff #4 was observed out of ratio with 7 Young Toddlers. At 10:55am, Staff #5 arrived at the facility and moved children to meet all ratio requirements. (Continued non compliance from renewal inspection on 2/16/22)
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2022
Category: supervision. 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.
On 3/4/22, during unannounced inspection, a highchair was observed in front of the back exit door located in the infant room. (Continued non compliance from renewal inspection dated 2/16/22)
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c)/3270.124(f) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. The 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
On 3/4/22, during unannounced inspection, updated emergency contact information was not observed in the child care space (backpacks) where children were receiving care. (Continued non compliance from renewal inspection dated 2/16/22)
Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a)/3270.152 · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
On 3/4/22, during unannounced inspection, Staff #2 was observed changing a diaper in the OT room. Staff #2 did not ensure the child's hands were washed after diapering. Additionally, Staff #2 did not wash own hands after diapering (Staff #2 was observed using hand sanitizer). Continued non-compliance from inspection dated 2/16/22.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
On 2/16/22, during renewal inspection, at approximately 10:30am, Staff #2 and Staff #3 were observed out of ratio with 14 Older Toddlers for approximately 15 minutes. Additionally, Staff #4 was observed leaving Staff #2 and Staff #3 out of ratio with 14 Older Toddlers to use the rest room located in the infant room.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2022
Category: supervision. 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.
On 2/16/22, during renewal inspection, the exit door located in the back of the infant room was obstructed by two floor high chairs.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
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.
On 2/16/22, during renewal inspection, an open container of plastic bags were observed accessible to children under the diaper changing table located in the Young Toddler Room.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
On 2/16/22, during renewal inspection, 5 torn rest mats exposing the inside stuffing were observed in the back right PK classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
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.
On 2/16/22, during renewal inspection, a thermometer was not observed in the refrigerator located in the infant room.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c)/3270.124(f) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.The 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
On 2/16/22, during renewal inspection, emergency contact information located in the child care space/outdoor backpacks were not updated in writing by the parent once in a 6 month period.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a)/3270.152 · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
On 2/16/22, during renewal inspection, Staff #1 was observed changing a diaper in the Young Toddler Room. Staff #1 did not ensure the child's hands were washed after diapering. Staff #1 did not wash hands after diapering the child.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
On 2/16/22, during renewal inspection, the fire detection system was not tested in a 30 day period as required by Act 62 of 2020, Fire & Panic Act. The last test date of the fire detection system was dated 1/6/22.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.