Sayre Child Center

3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the letter provided to the parents explaining the emergency procedures could not be located for review.

Corrected by Feb 20, 2026

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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 2/10/26. At that time, the parent handbook was reviewed. The facility's policy on supervision could not be found in the parent handbook.

Corrected by Feb 11, 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 #3 may not work at the facility until a new PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and an FBI Clearance are on file. Staff Person #4 may not work at the facility until a new PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and an FBI Clearance are on file. Staff Person #5 may not work at the facility until a new FBI Clearance are on file. TIERED LIS 1. 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for the legal entity, the director, and anyone responsible for hiring new staff to register for and attend the existing provider orientation conducted by a Regional Office. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the training will be completed.

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The following clearances for Staff Person #3 have not been updated within the past 60 months: PA State Police Clearance dated 10/8/2020, PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 10/8/2020, FBI Clearance dated 10/27/20. The following clearances for Staff Person #4 have not been updated within the past 60 months: PA State Police Clearance dated 11/24/2020, PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 11/24/2020, FBI Clearance dated 10/27/20. The following clearances for Staff Person #5 were not updated within 60 months: PA State Police Clearance dated 11/23/2020 and 1/21/26, PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 11/23/2020 and 1/21/26. The FBI Clearance on file for Staff Person #5 ias not been updated within the past 60 months. The FBI Clearance is dated 12/16/20.

Corrected by Feb 25, 2026

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3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, an electrical outlet not equipped with a protective cover was observed just to the ride inside the door of the Dolphin Room, where it was accessible to the preschool children under age five in the classroom.

Corrected by Feb 10, 2026

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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 2/10/26. At that time, Babyganics sunscreen was observed in a backpack hanging from a hook in the Liddle Kiddles Room approximately 30 inches high, where it was accessible to the older toddlers. The sunscreen was labeled "keep out of reach of children."

Corrected by Feb 10, 2026

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3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the first aid kit in the Explorers Room did not contain bandages.

Corrected by Feb 11, 2026

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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 2/10/26. At that time, a hole in the wall was observed in the Infants Room to the right of the entrance just before the changing area. Three water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Explorers Room. A sharp metal screen covering the unused heater in the Dolphins Room was pushed in, creating sharp areas along the screen.

Corrected by Feb 10, 2026

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3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreements for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the arrival and departure times of the children.

Corrected by Feb 11, 2026

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3270.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the child's date of birth.

Corrected by Feb 11, 2026

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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 2/10/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the work telephone number of the father.

Corrected by Feb 11, 2026

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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 2/10/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff Person #4 was dated 7/24/23, more than 24 months old.

Corrected by Feb 11, 2026

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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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreement for Child #3 had not been reviewed by the parent since 6/1/25.

Corrected by Feb 20, 2026

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

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions were not located in the emergency plan.

Corrected by Feb 20, 2026

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3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2, then Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/10/26. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 have not yet completed pediatric first aid and cpr training. Both have been employed at the facility longer than 90 days.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2026

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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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, then staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

An unannounced inspection was conducted 9/2/25. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for the staff present at the facility. Staff person #3 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 8/2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.

Corrected by Sep 10, 2025

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3270.21/3270.113(b) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. TIERED LIS 1. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for Staff Person #1 to complete the training entitled "Infant-Toddler Care: Guiding Behavior" through Better Kid Care. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the training will be completed by Staff Person #1.

Staff Person #1 was observed slamming Child #1, an infant, onto the changing table. Staff Person #1 then pointed their finger in the child's face and yelled, "Now stay there and don't move!" The staff then turned and took a step away from the child while leaving the child on the changing table to retrieve clothes for the child from the child's cubby. This was reported by a witness that was present with Staff Person #2 at the time of the incident. Staff Person #2 stated that they were not going to cause turmoil with other teachers by replacing Staff Person #1 with another staff and left Staff Person #1 to care for the children alone in the classroom.

Corrected by Sep 15, 2025

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3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. TIERED LIS 1. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for Staff Person #1 to complete the training entitled "Big Emotions and Self-Regulation for Adults and Children" through Better Kid Care. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the training will be completed by Staff Person #1.

Staff Person #1 was observed slamming Child #1, an infant, onto the changing table. Staff Person #1 then pointed their finger in the child's face and yelled, "Now stay there and don't move!"

Corrected by Sep 15, 2025

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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. Staff person #4 must complete PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2.

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/5/25. At that time, the preservice training for all staff was reviewed. Staff person #4 has completed the health and safety course titled Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours) dated 10/15/22 but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.

Corrected by Feb 12, 2025

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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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a complete PA State Police Clearance is on file. Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a new PA Child Abuse Clearance is on file. Staff Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a NSOR Certificate is on file.

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/5/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 included a PA State Police clearance in the pending status, but did not include the completed PA State Police Clearance. The file for Staff Person #2 included a PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 9/24/2018, which is more than 60 months old. The file for Staff Person #3, who has been employed longer than 45 days, did not include an NSOR certificate. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #3 were working together, unsupervised by another staff in the Little Kiddles Room during the inspection. Staff Person #2 was working unsupervised in The Crickets Room during the inspection.

Corrected by Feb 5, 2025

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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 2/5/25. At that time, water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Dolphin Room, the Cricket Room, the Explorer Room, and the Superstars Room.

Corrected by Feb 28, 2025

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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 2/5/25. At that time, the emergency transportation plan could not be located in the school age room, the dolphin room, the cricket room, and the explorers room.

Corrected by Feb 5, 2025

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3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/5/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The health assessments for Child #2 and Child #3, preschool children, had not been updated in the past year. The most recent health assessment on file for Child #2 was 11/4/22. The most recent health assessment on file for Child #3 was 4/10/23.

Corrected by Feb 28, 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 2/5/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 were dated 2/26/21 and 1/24/24, more than 24 months between health assessments.

Corrected by Feb 5, 2025

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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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 2/5/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreements had not been updated within the past 6 months for the following children: Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4. The dates of the most recent updates to the fee agreements were: Child #1 7/22/24; Child #3 10/28/20; Child #4 8/30/23.

Corrected by Feb 28, 2025

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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 2/5/25. At that time, the thirty day testing log of the fire detection system was reviewed. The system had not been tested within 30 days during the previous year on 3 occasions. The dates of the testing were: 7/1/24, 8/1/24, 9/24/24, 10/16/24, 11/19/24, 12/17/24, 1/15/25, 2/5/25.

Corrected by Feb 5, 2025

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3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreements for Child #4 and Child #5 did not include the arrival and departure times.

Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

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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. The OCDEL ANNOUNCEMENT C-22-04 requires facility emergency plans to include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan did not include a continuity plan for operations in times of an emergency.

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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, the preservice trainings were reviewed for all staff. Staff Person #2 completed their pediatric first aid/cpr training 2/12/24, more than 90 days after their date of hire.

Corrected by Jul 16, 2024

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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 on 7/16/24. At that time, a gallon jug labeled "bleach" and Pure Power cleaner with Bleach labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed on the windowsill approximately 30 inches high next to the sink outside of the bathroom for the Crickets (3 year olds) Room. Both were accessible to the children.

Corrected by Jul 16, 2024

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3270.71 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, Child #6 was observed walking into the kitchen to place their plate on the cart used to collect dirty dishes, where the hot stove used to cook lunch was accessible.

Corrected by Jul 16, 2024

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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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, plastic bags were observed in an unlocked floor level cabinet in the Tender Tykes Room, where they were accessible to the young and older toddlers in care.

Corrected by Jul 16, 2024

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3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, windows in all four rooms upstairs and in the stairwell facing the playground were able to be fully opened and were not limited to opening 6 inches or fewer.

Corrected by Sep 4, 2024

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3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, the first aid kit in the Explorers room did not contain tweezers.

Corrected by Jul 22, 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 on 7/16/24. At that time, a part of the outside school age room wall was deteriorating, where chipping pieces of wood and a rusty nail were observed.

Corrected by Jul 22, 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 on 7/16/24. At that time, exposed bolts were observed along the fence to both playgrounds.

Corrected by Jul 25, 2024

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3270.102(e) · Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, mulch, with a diameter of less than 1 inch, was observed scattered over the toddler playground.

Corrected by Jul 26, 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 7/16/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreements for Child #2 and Child #5 did not include the designated release persons.

Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

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3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreements for Child #4 and Child #5 did not include the arrival and departure times.

Corrected by Jul 25, 2024

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3270.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6 and Child #7 did not include the birthdate of the child.

Corrected by Jul 24, 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 7/16/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for Child #1 did not include the work address and phone number of the father. The emergency contact forms for Child #6 did not include the work phone number of the parent.

Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

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3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The most recent health report in the file of Child #4, a preschool child, was dated 10/18/21. The most recent health report in the file of Child #5, a preschool child, was dated 5/27/21.

Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

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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 on 7/16/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 were dated 5/7/21 and 8/8/23, more than 24 months between assessments.

Corrected by Jul 16, 2024

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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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreements for Child #2 and Child #6 had not been updated in the past six months. The dates of the last update were 9/20/23 and 1/2/23, respectively.

Corrected by Jul 23, 2024

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3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, the incident reports are being given to the parent and a copy is placed in the master file. A copy is not being placed in the child's file.

Corrected by Jul 17, 2024

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

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/16/24. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan did not include accommodations for the infants and toddlers enrolled at the facility.

Corrected by Jul 24, 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 on 7/16/24. At that time, the director stated that a letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the facility location had not been sent.

Corrected by Jul 22, 2024

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3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the 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 # 1 enrolled and attending facility has not had a flu shot in accordance with the recommendation of the ACIP. Last flu shot administered 1/22/21. Child # 1 does not have a letter of exemption written by a parent or guardian of strong personal objection or religious beliefs for not have a current flu immunization.

Corrected by Aug 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.

Staff person # 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid and CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and was observed working alone in the Crickets classroom at the time of the renewal inspection with 5 older toddlers.

Corrected by Aug 12, 2023

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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. Staff person # 3 will have until 8/25/23 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 childcare position at the facility. Staff person # 5 will have until 8/25/23 to complete the required 1-hour update to the health and safety training.

Staff person # 3 did not complete the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: 10 Hour Revised 2022 Health and Safety training. Facility staff # 3 completed the health and safety training on 1/21/23. Staff person # 5 did not complete the required one-hour update to the health and safety training by 12/30/22. Staff person # 5 completed the training on 2/8/23. Staff person # 6 did not complete the required one-hour update to the health and safety training by 12/30/22. Staff person # 7 did not complete the required one-hour update to the health and safety training by 12/30/22. Staff person # 7 completed the training on 7/19/23.

Corrected by Aug 14, 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). Facility 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.

Facility staff # 4 hired and working in childcare does not have proof of a DHS FBI fingerprint taken. Facility staff # 3 has a Department of Education FBI clearance on file that is not accepted by DHS. Facility staff # 4 did not have a disclosure statement signed at time of hire. Disclosure completed 7/13/23. Facility staff #4 only has a 1-hour mandated reporter training completed not the required 3-hour mandated reporter training.

Corrected by Aug 7, 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 # 1 has not had a child service report completed in over 6 months since 12/20/22. Child # 2 has not had a child service report completed in over 6 months since 5/18/22. Child # 3 has not had a child service report completed in over 6 months since Fall 2022, an Ages & Stages report was completed in January 2023, however that is not accepted as an approved Child Service report by OCDEL.

Corrected by Aug 14, 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 # 1 did not have a health assessment on file for over 24 months from 10/16/20 to 6/20/23. Facility staff # 2 has a health assessment on file that is more than 24 months old dated 5/7/21.

Corrected by Aug 8, 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 did not have their emergency contact form updated and reviewed in over 6 months from 7/11/22 to 5/15/23. Child # 3 did not have their emergency contact forms or fee agreements updated and reviewed in over 6 months from 12/8/22 to 6/12/23. Child # 4 did not have their emergency contact form updated and reviewed in over 6 months from 3/25/22 to 6/22/23.

Corrected by Aug 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 did not have 2 references on file at time of hire. References were on file 7/12/23 and 7/14/23.

Corrected by Aug 14, 2023

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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.

The facility does not have an emergency drill documented and on file at the facility that they conducted since last year's inspection.

Corrected by Aug 23, 2023

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3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) · 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 health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Child # 4 enrolled and attending facility over 60 days does not have proof of immunizations on file.

Corrected by Aug 14, 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 staff # 2 has mandated reporter training on file that is not a DHS approved course for child care providers.

Corrected by Aug 13, 2022

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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 # 1, 2 & 3 have fee agreements on file that have not been updated in more than 6 months from the last parental review.

Corrected by Sep 30, 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 test the fire alarm system in over 30 days from 6/2/22 to 7/8/22.

Corrected by Jul 29, 2022

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

2 high chairs in the infant room do not have t shaped safety straps.

Corrected by Nov 18, 2021

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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.

Top Care Triple Antibiotic ointment for child # 1 expired in 10/2021.

Corrected by Nov 18, 2021

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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.

The out door play space fence on the back end inside green area of the infant / toddler play space has sharp, rough edges of the fence wires sticking out in 4 spots where the fence should attach.

Corrected by Nov 18, 2021

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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.

There was hand sanitizer on the lunch room counter that the preschool children were eating in and have access to.

Corrected by Nov 18, 2021

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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 hired on 3/2/21 and working as a group supervisor, does not have proof of education on file.

Corrected by Nov 26, 2021

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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.

The fire testing log documented that the fire alarm system was not tested in more than 30 days from 8/4/21 to 9/10/21 to 10/12/21 to 11/15/21.

Corrected by Nov 18, 2021

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