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3270.82(d) · A training chair is not a flushing toilet. A training chair shall be emptied and sanitized after each use. An acceptable sanitizing solution is 1/4 cup of bleach combined with 1 gallon of water. A sanitizing solution shall be treated as a toxic.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 1/21/26. At that time, a training potty filled with urine was observed in the toddler room bathroom and had not been emptied and sanitized after use. The bathroom was not being used at this time in the inspection.

Corrected by Jan 20, 2026

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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.

An unannounced inspection was conducted on 1/21/26. At that time, the plastic bags that the children's nap mats are stored in were observed under the children's nap mats as they were going for down for nap. The toddlers were observed playing with the plastic bags sticking out from under the nap mats. Staff stated that some of the children in the room are still placing objects in their mouths.

Corrected by Jan 20, 2026

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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). 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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a NY Child Abuse Clearance and a NY Sex Offender Registry Check are on file.

A renewal inspection was conducted 8/12/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 did not include a NY Child Abuse Clearance and a NY Sex Offender Registry Check. Staff Person #2 has lived in NY in the past five years.

Corrected by Aug 12, 2025

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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 8/12/25. At that time, the most recent letter notifying local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was dated 7/16/2024.

Corrected by Aug 12, 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 8/12/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 included high school education, but did not include verification of two years' experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.

Corrected by Aug 19, 2025

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3270.101(a) · Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

A renewal inspection was conducted 8/12/25. At that time, the older toddlers were observed playing with magnatiles, which are recommended for children ages three and up.

Corrected by Aug 12, 2025

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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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 8/12/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreement for Child #1 did not include the child's date of admission to the program.

Corrected by Aug 12, 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 8/12/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 the business phone number of the father. The emergency contact form for Child #2 the business name, address, and phone number of the mother.

Corrected by Aug 12, 2025

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3270.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

A renewal inspection was conducted 8/12/25. At that time, Aquaphor and Triple Paste diaper creams were observed on a shelf approximately 30 inches high where they were accessible to the children using the bathroom. The diaper creams were labeled, "keep out of reach of children."

Corrected by Aug 12, 2025

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3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

A renewal inspection was conducted 8/12/25. At that time, the director stated that the preschool bathroom was occasionally used for diapering. The bathroom did not contain a hands-free trash can.

Corrected by Aug 12, 2025

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3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

A renewal inspection was conducted 8/20/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreement for Child #2 did not include the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Corrected by Aug 27, 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 8/20/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained education from Sri Lanka that had not been evaluated by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). The file for Staff Person #2 contained verification of high school education, but did not include verification of experience.

Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

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3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

A renewal inspection was conducted 8/20/24. At that time, the hot water in the toddler bathroom reached a temperature of 116° F.

Corrected by Aug 20, 2024

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3270.82(j) · A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.

A renewal inspection was conducted 8/20/24. At that time, staff in the toddler room stated that they would change the child's diaper at the changing table located in the classroom. They would then take the child to the bathroom for handwashing.

Corrected by Aug 20, 2024

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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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 8/20/24. At that time, many of the nap mats were ripped, exposing the inner foam padding. A hole was observed in the play kitchen cabinet in the preschool room.

Corrected by Aug 20, 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 8/20/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreement for Child #1 did not include the designated release persons.

Corrected by Aug 27, 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 8/20/24. 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 27, 2024

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3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

A renewal inspection was conducted 8/20/24. At that time, the diaper changing pad in the preschool room was equipped with a cover that had fabric along the sides that could not be properly cleaned after use. Diaper cream was observed on the fabric. The changing pad in the toddler room was ripped and unable to be properly cleaned after use.

Corrected by Aug 20, 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 8/20/24. At that time, the thirty day testing log of the fire detection system was reviewed. The system was tested on 12/10/23, 1/10/24, 2/6/24, 3/4/24, 4/4/24, 5/4/24, 6/4/24, 7/3/24, and 7/31/24, showing three times where the system had not been tested within thirty days.

Corrected by Aug 20, 2024

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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 & # 2 have not reviewed the emergency plan in over a year since October 2022 for facility staff # 1 and since November 2022 for facility staff # 2.

Corrected by Dec 5, 2023

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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.

Facility staff # 1 has not had fire safety training in over 12 months since 6/9/22. Facility staff # 2 did not have fire safety training in over 12 months from 6/5/22 to 9/18/23.

Corrected by Jan 18, 2024

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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.

Facility staff # 1 & # 2 have not had a staff evaluation completed in over 12 months. from 9/20/22 to 10/31/23.

Corrected by Dec 5, 2023

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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.

There are 2 stained ceiling tiles in the infant room.

Corrected by Jan 18, 2024

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3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

The following classroom refrigerators do not have thermometers: the infant room, 1st floor preschool and 2-year-old toddler room.

Corrected by Dec 5, 2023

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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).

Child # 2 did not have a child service report completed in over 6 months from 5/2/23 to 11/16/23.

Corrected by Dec 5, 2023

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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 # 3 has not had a flu shot according to the recommendations of the ACIP since 1/14/19. Child # 4 does not have a flu shot on file nor do they have a letter of exemption from a parent or guardian for religious beliefs or strong personal objection.

Corrected by Jan 18, 2024

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3270.133(1) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

Child # 1 does not have the original box or label for an epi pen that is at the facility for the child.

Corrected by Dec 5, 2023

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3270.161(a) · Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.

There are expired graham crackers in the 1-year-old classroom emergency bag. The crackers expired 7/15/23.

Corrected by Dec 5, 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 # 2 & # 3 did not have fee agreements and emergency contact forms updated in over 6 months. Child # 2 5/2/23 to 11/16/23 and child # 3 1/10/23 to 11/7/23.

Corrected by Dec 5, 2023

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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 list accommodations for infants and toddlers. The emergency plan was not sent to a local municipality.

Corrected by Jan 18, 2024

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3270.112 · Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried.

During a complaint investigation, certification rep did not observe facility staff holding, rocking, talking, playing with or carrying the young and older toddlers in the classroom to the left of the front entrance of the facility. All the toddlers were observed strapped in highchairs and one was on the floor alone dancing to the television. All 12 toddlers were observed for no less than 10 minutes in the highchairs with no stimulation or snack.

Corrected by Sep 14, 2023

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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.

During a complaint investigation, facility staff # 2 left a facility classroom to get facility staff # 3 that was already out of the classroom on the second floor of the facility. Facility staff # 1 was left alone in the classroom with the 13 toddlers.

Corrected by Sep 14, 2023

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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. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of PQAS approved training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the PQAS approved training content prior to scheduling the training. 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.

During a complaint investigation, facility staff # 2 left a facility classroom to get facility staff # 3 that was already out of the classroom on the second floor of the facility. Facility staff # 1 was left alone in the classroom with the 13 toddlers.

Corrected by Nov 18, 2023

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3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

During a complaint investigation, Certification representative observed the young/older toddler classroom to the left from the front door entrance of the facility with 13 young and older toddlers in the classroom. 12 of the 13 children were all strapped in highchairs looking at a video on the television. None of the children had food nor were they doing an activity. Snack time had already ended in the classroom based on the class daily schedule snack is served from 9:30 am until 10 am. Rep observed children in their highchairs with no stack or stimulation for no less than 10 minutes. Staff passed out baby puffs to all the toddlers in the highchairs after rep asked what the children strapped in the chairs were doing with no food and no activity,

Corrected by Sep 14, 2023

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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 required trainings are completed, staff person # 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff # 1, staff person # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Staff person # 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 10 Hour 2022 Revised Health and Safety Training and In Person PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR.

Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

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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. Staff person # 4,5 & 6 will have until 10/27/23 to complete the required trainings. Until such time as the required training related to this citation has been completed, 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 # 4, staff person # 4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Staff person # 4 has not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: In person PQAS approved Pediatric First aid and CPR and the 2022 Revised 10-hour Health and Safety Training. Staff persons # 5 & # 6 did not complete the required one -hour 2022 update to the Health and Safety Training by 12/30/22.

Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

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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). 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 & 4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Facility staff # 1 hired and working in childcare does not have a child abuse clearance or state police clearance on file. Facility staff # 2 hired and working in childcare does not have a child abuse clearance, state police clearance or FBI clearance on file. Facility staff # 4 does not have a child abuse clearance or state police clearance on file.

Corrected by Sep 14, 2023

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3270.51/3270.52 · 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.

During a complaint investigation, Facility staff member # 1 was observed alone with 13 young and older toddlers leaving facility staff # 1 out of ratio.

Corrected by Sep 14, 2023

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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 does not have a health assessment on file. Facility staff # 3 does not have a health assessment or Mantoux test on file.

Corrected by Sep 14, 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 # 3 hired and working in childcare does not have 2 references on file. Facility staff # 4 hired and working in childcare does not have 2 references on file.

Corrected by Sep 14, 2023

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3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

A highchair in the young toddlers classroom is missing the bottom of the t strap.

Corrected by Nov 18, 2022

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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

The 1st bathroom in the preschool classroom has peeling plaster on the wall to the right .

Corrected by Nov 18, 2022

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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.

Facility did not conduct a system fire alarm test within 30 days. System was tested 9/1/22 and then again on 10/3/

Corrected by Nov 18, 2022

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3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

The emergency contact form on file for child # 1 did not have the address for the provided release person.

Corrected by Jan 3, 2022

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

More than 60 months passed between state police clearances for staff person # 1. There is a state police clearance on file dated 7/22/15 and 12/29/21. The FBI clearance on file for staff person # 2 is dated 10/29/16 and is therefore no longer valid due to being older than 60 months.

Corrected by Jan 3, 2022

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