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.

During an unannounced inspection on 5/29/25 Staff 2 & 3 did not have emergency plan training. Staff 2 was on leave 1/24/25 until 5/13/25. Staff 2 returned to work on 5/14/25, which is beyond 90 days from her date of hire. Staff 3 has been employed for more than 90 days. (See LIS code sheet for dates of hire)

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff 2, staff 2 may not work in a child-care position or have direct contact with children at the facility.

During an unannounced inspection on 5/29/25 Staff 2 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: PA Required Health and Safety Training. Staff 2 & 3 completed pediatric First aid and CPR on 5/15/25, which is beyond 90 days from their date of hire. Staff 2 was on leave 1/24/25 until 5/13/25. Staff 2 returned to work on 5/14/25, which is beyond 90 days from her date of hire. See LIS code sheet for all dates of hire.

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).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 1 may not work in a child care position or have direct contact with children at the facility until the NSOR clearance certificate is obtained.

During an unannounced inspection on 5/29/25 Staff 1 did not have an NSOR certificate on file. Staff 1 was suspended on 5/28/25, however this was after Staff 1's first day working with children(see LIS code sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

During an unannounced inspection on 5/29/25 Cert rep observed hand sanitizer labeled "Keep out of reach of children" on the bottom shelf of an unlocked cabinet in the Young Toddler Room.

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

During an unannounced inspection on 5/29/25 Cert rep observed plastic bags on the bottom shelf of an unlocked cabinet in the Young Toddler Room, and on the floor under the table in the Older Toddler Room. Cert rep also observed gloves and wipes in plastic packaging on the changing tables in the Young Toddler Room and the Older Toddler Room. The gloves and wipes packaging would be accessible to the children while being changed. The wipes are labeled to keep the plastic packaging away from babies and children. Children in these rooms may still be placing objects in their mouths.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(4) · 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.

During an unannounced inspection on 5/29/25 Staff 2 had a disclosure statement on file that was not dated. Staff 2 was on leave 1/24/25 until 5/13/25. Staff 2 returned to working in a child care position on 5/14/25 The disclosure statement was resigned, witnessed and dated on 5/29/25 however this is after her first day working with children. (See LIS code sheet).

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

During an unannounced inspection on 5/29/25 Cert rep noted more than 30 days between fire detection testing 2/28/25-3/31/25.

Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

During a renewal inspection on 11/5/24 certification rep observed that the facility emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 25, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

During a renewal inspection on 11/5/24 cert rep observed a hole large enough for a child to get through in the green fence on the left side(as you are exiting from the school aged room) of the school age outdoor play space. The fence restricts children from leaving the premise and prevents access to parking lots and driveways.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

During a renewal inspection on 11/5/24 cert rep observed three first aid kits were missing the following items: Pre-kindergarten room excursion bag(missing soap), Infant classroom (missing scissors), and Older toddlers classroom (missing scissors).

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

During a renewal inspection on 11/5/24 cert rep observed Magna-tiles in the Young toddlers room. The recommended age for Magna-tiles is 3 years and older.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During a renewal inspection on 11/5/24 cert rep observed the refrigerator in the young toddler room read as 48° F.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

During a renewal inspection on 11/5/24 cert rep observed the following: Broken front on caterpillar play equipment which exposed rough edges on the plastic in the infant playspace. Rough edges on the window sill and flag holder of the plastic toy house in the pre-school/pre-kindergarten playspace. Exposed bolts (1.5 to 2 inches long) on the toddler playspace side of the gate between the toddler playspace and the pre-school/pre-kindergarten playspace.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. Embedded play equipment in the School age outdoor play space must be made inaccessible to children until such a time that 9-inch depth of wood mulch is installed.

During a renewal inspection on 11/5/24 the loose wood mulch around the embedded play equipment in the school aged outdoor playspace measured at less than 0.5 inches on the back side of the play equipment. This is below the United States Product Safety Commision recommendation of 9-inch depth for loose fill wood mulch.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

During a renewal inspection on 11/5/24 the loose wood mulch around the embedded play equipment in the school aged outdoor playspace measured at less than 0.5 inches on the back side of the play equipment. This is below the United States Product Safety Commision recommendation of 9-inch depth for loose fill wood mulch.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

During a renewal inspection on 11/5/24 cert rep observed piece of the removed green fencing inside the infant playspace. Some of these pieces were less than 1 inch and would have been accessible to children. This playspace is used by infants who may still be placing objects in their mouths.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

During a renewal inspection on 11/5/24 cert rep observed none of the rest equipment was assigned to a specific child in the preschool classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

During a renewal inspection on 11/5/24 cert rep observed the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not in any of the bags/binders that staff take when leaving on an excursion with the children.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 25, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During a renewal inspection on 11/5/24 cert rep observed butt paste, which expired September 2024, being kept in the young toddler classroom.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

During a renewal inspection on 11/5/24 Child 1 and Child 2's written consent for the administration of medication was signed but not dated by the parents of the children.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

During a renewal inspection on 11/5/24 cert rep observed the Pre-kindergarten room did not have a hands-free trash can for the disposal of diapers/pull-ups. Some children in the classroom do utilize pull-ups.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 13, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

During a renewal inspection on 11/5/24 cert rep observed Child 3 did not have signed consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff or emergency medical care..

Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During a renewal inspection on 11/8/24 Staff 1 was observed to have less than 12 hours (10 hours file) of child care training during training year, 12/19/2022-12/19/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Per review of the facility's fire drill and detection log there were more than 30 days between tests of the fire detection system from April 14, 2024 to May 15, 2024.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

As of the renewal inspection on 2/14/24, the safe routes notification was not posted at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

As of the renewal inspection on 2/14/24, a copy of incident reports was not being retained in the child's file.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

As of the renewal inspection on 2/14/24, staff #1 had 7 of the 12 required hours of child care training.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During the unannounced inspection on 1/10/24, the refrigerator in the young toddler room read 54*.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2024

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

During the unannounced inspection on 1/10/24, the children in the young toddler and older toddler rooms did not wash hands directly prior to eating lunch.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

As of the unannounced inspection on 1/10/23, the facility had not performed a fire alarm test in the previous 30 days.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.