Hanover Twp Community Center

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. 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. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2.The legal entity must create a policy in order to maintain proper supervision. This policy will ensure that all children are properly assigned to a staff person and supervised at all times. This policy must address supervision during transition times, such as visiting the bathroom and supervision on the playground. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review policy with all staff and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the supervision policy. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the supervision policy will be reviewed with all staff.

A complaint inspection was conducted on 8/20/25. At that time, it was discovered that a lapse of supervision occurred on 1/29/25. Through video footage, Child #1, a preschool child, is observed entering the bathroom in the classroom with the door closing behind them at 2:24pm. Staff Person #1 has four total preschool children in their supervision group at this time. By 2:33pm, Staff Person #1 has two children in their supervision group. One child is at a table engaged in an acitivty and Child #1 is still in the bathroom. At 2:36pm, Staff Person #2 enters the room with five preschool children. Staff Person #1 hands a binder to Staff Person #2 and prepares to leave. At 2:38pm, Staff Person #1 leaves to go home. At 2:40pm, Staff Person #3 enters the room. There are seven total preschool children in the room at this time, including Child #1. At 2:45pm, the parent of Child #1 arrives at the facility. Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 are observed frantically looking around the room before discovering Child #1 in the bathroom. Child #1 was unsupervised in the bathroom from 2:24pm - 2:45pm.

Corrected by Sep 5, 2025

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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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessment on file for Staff Person #4 was dated, 12/8/23, more than 12 months prior to their date of hire at the facility.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2025

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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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, contained verification of high school education but did not include verification of 2 years' experience working with children. The file for Staff Person #3, an assistant group supervisor, did not include verification of high school education or verification of 2 years' experience working with children.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2025

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3270.37(b)(1) · An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #4, an aide, did not include verification of high school education.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2025

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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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, disinfectant wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" were located on a counter approximately 30 inches high and were accessible to the children in the Pre-K Room.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2025

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3270.121(a) · The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the family handbook did not include the facility's dismissal policy.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2025

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3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The most recent child service report for Child #1 could not be located during the inspection.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2025

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3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreements for Child #1 and Child #3 did not include the designated release persons.

Corrected by Aug 1, 2025

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3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #2 and Child #3 did not include who should be contacted in an emergency.

Corrected by Aug 1, 2025

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3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents.

Corrected by Aug 1, 2025

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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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form and fee agreement for Child #3 had not been updated within the past six months. The most recent review and update were dated 5/12/24 and 5/15/24, respectively.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2025

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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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include any letters of reference. The file for Staff Person #3 only included one written nonfamily letter of reference. The file for Staff Person #4 did not include any letters of reference.

Corrected by Aug 15, 2025

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3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff Person #2 must take 2 hours of professional development to fulfill requirement for training year 6/9/24 - 6/9/25. Hours used to fulfill training year 6/2024-6/2025 may not be used to fulfill current training year.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/11/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 only included 10 hours of child care training during their most recent year of employment, 6/9/24 - 6/9/25.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2025

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3270.35(b)(2) · A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #3, a group supervisor, did not include verification of education or experience to qualify them for their position.

Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

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3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2, an assistant group supervisor, did not include verification of education or experience to qualify them for their position.

Corrected by Aug 5, 2024

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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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, three water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Pre-K Room.

Corrected by Sep 17, 2024

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3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The child service reports on file for Child #2 and Child #4 were not an OCDEL Approved Child Assessment.

Corrected by Jul 29, 2024

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3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/22/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreements for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not include the designated release persons.

Corrected by Jul 29, 2024

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3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/22/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #3 and Child #5 did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents.

Corrected by Jul 29, 2024

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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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space.

Corrected by Jul 29, 2024

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3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, a Danimals smoothie, labeled "keep refrigerated," was observed in a lunch box in the Pre-K Room. A Danimals smoothie, labeled "keep refrigerated," and a ham sandwich were observed in lunch boxes in the Preschool Room.

Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

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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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, staff files were reviewed. There were no letters of reference on file for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3.

Corrected by Aug 5, 2024

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3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the director stated that an emergency drill had not been conducted in the past year.

Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

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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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the last inspection of the fire detection system conducted by a fire safety professional was dated 10/25/22. If the facility is unable to test the system every thirty days, it is required that the system is tested by a fire safety professional annually.

Corrected by Sep 17, 2024

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3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff person #1 must take 10 hours of professional development to fulfill requirement for training year 6/22/23-6/22/24.

Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

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3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/24. At that time, the director stated that a letter notifying local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility had not been sent.

Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Facility staff # 1 did not complete the 2022 one-hour health and safety training update by 12/30/22. Facility staff # 1 completed the training on 7/6/23.

Corrected by Jul 18, 2023

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3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Child # 2 has a Mylan Epi Pen that expired 4/30/23. Child # 3 has an EPI pen with no label.

Corrected by Jul 18, 2023

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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.

Facility staff # 2 hired and working in childcare does not have a health assessment on file.

Corrected by Aug 7, 2023

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3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Child # 4 has not had their emergency contact form reviewed and updated in over 6 months since 5/3/22.

Corrected by Aug 1, 2023

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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.

Child # 1 enrolled and attending the facility does not have signed consent for emergency medical care or first aid. Child # 5 enrolled and attending facility does not have signed consent for emergency medical care or first aid.

Corrected by Aug 1, 2023

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3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Facility staff 1,2,3,5 & 6 do not have references on file that are required at time of hire.

Corrected by Nov 7, 2022

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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 pre-service trainings are completed, staff # 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required trainings related to this citation. If there are no staff persons available to supervise staff #1,2,3,4,5 & 6, staff person # 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 may not work in a childcare position at facility. POC was discussed at time of correction, as facility will not open until all staff have completed files, as the facility director is the only staff with a completed file to work, therefore facility will remain closed at the end of the day 11/1/22 until files are complete with all required trainings, clearances, proof of education, references, health assessments etc.

Staff person # 1,2,3,4,5,& 6 have not completed the following pre-service trainings required to caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 did not complete the 10 hour Health and Safety Training. Staff # 2,3,4 & 6 did not complete Mandated Reporter training. Staff # 6 did not complete Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Facility staff present onsite were working in classrooms with other staff not qualified to supervise each other at the time of the renewal inspection. Staff # 3 was working in a classroom with staff # 6 and staff # 1 was working in another classroom with staff # 5.

Corrected by Nov 1, 2022

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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.

Facility staff # 1 hired and working at facility for more than 90 days does not have emergency plan training.

Corrected by Nov 7, 2022

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person # 3 will have until 12/6/22 to complete the mandated reporter 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 persons available to supervise staff # 3, staff # 3 may not work in a childcare position at facility. Staff # 3 cannot work even supervised until the NSOR is approved and on file. 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 #1,2,3,4,5,& 6 not work in a child care position at the facility.

Facility staff 1,2,3,4.5 and 6 hired and working at facility do not have NSOR clearances on file. Facility staff # 5 hired and working in childcare does not have a state police clearance on file. Staff person # 3 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire.

Corrected by Nov 1, 2022

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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 # 2 and # 5 enrolled and attending facility, do not have health insurance coverage or policy numbers on file.

Corrected by Nov 7, 2022

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3270.131(a)(3) · The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.

Child # 4 has a health assessment on file that is more than 1 year old from 9/10/20.

Corrected by Nov 7, 2022

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3270.192(2)(iv) · 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.

Facility staff 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 do not have proof of education on file that is required at time of hire.

Corrected by Nov 14, 2022

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3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Child # 2 and # 6 do not have proof of immunizations on file nor do they have an exemption on file for religious or strong personal objections signed by a parent or a guardian. Child # 4 has immunizations on file that are more than a year old from 2019.

Corrected by Nov 7, 2022

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3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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. 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.

Facility staff 1,2,3,4,5,& 6 hired and working at the facility do not have a health assessment or Mantoux test on file. Facility staff # 4 has a health assessment only that is over 12 months old and not acceptable.

Corrected by Nov 1, 2022

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3270.181(d) · Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.

Child # 3 and # 5 have no dates affixed with the parent/guardian signature of the financial agreements on file.

Corrected by Nov 28, 2022

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3270.182(2) · A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Child # 1,2,3,& 5 have no date of admission on file.

Corrected by Nov 7, 2022

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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.

Child # 2 and #5 enrolled and attending facility do not have signed parental consent for minor first aid or emergency medical care.

Corrected by Nov 14, 2022

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3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Facility staff 1,2,3,4,5,& 6 do not have proof of childcare experience and training on file that is required at time of hire.

Corrected by Nov 14, 2022

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3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Child # 2 and # 5 enrolled and attending facility more that 60 days do not have health assessments or immunizations on file. Child # 2 and # 5 and emergency contact forms on file that were signed and dated by the children's parents more than 60 days earlier.

Corrected by Nov 7, 2022

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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. All DHS certified child care providers must have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The policy must include, but is not limited to: Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Facility does not have a policy that includes recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child and address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Corrected by Jul 19, 2022

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3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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.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.

Facility staff # 1 does not have a health assessment or tuberculosis screening on file.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2022

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3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Facility person # 1 does not have 2 references on file.

Corrected by Jul 15, 2022

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3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(f) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.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.

Facility emergency plan does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. The emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality or the county emergency management agency.

Corrected by Jul 19, 2022

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