3270.31(f) · 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 # 5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person # 5, staff person # 5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 5 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of May 2023.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2023

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. Facility Person # 1, # 2, # 3, and # 4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire. The following staff were hired with appropriate clearances, however; the file did not contain a signed and dated disclosure statement: Staff # 1, # 2, # 3, and # 4.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2023

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

3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Repairs were made to the outdoor play area fencing. The fencing was able to be lifted enough off the ground that children could crawl under. Cut metal stakes were added to hold the fencing from being lifted up. These stakes were sharp and exposed in the play area posing a hazard to children playing in the area.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2023

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

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

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The outdoor metal climber contained peeling paint, rusty metal, broken plastic protector on the chain climber and the surface covering on the flat parts was coming off. These areas were addressed with maintenance who visited during this inspection and with staff.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2023

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

3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff # 2 did not have on file a current health assessment at the time of hire or this inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff # 2 did not have a current tuberculosis screening on file at the time of hire or this inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2023

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

3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire drill log was conducted. Staff # 5 provided a fire drill log with one drill on it and documented as occurring on 6/14/23. This facility maintains a yearly license and operated during the summer of 2022. Fire drills were not conducted every 60 days as required by regulation.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2023

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.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire system testing logs was conducted. Staff # 5 provided a fire system testing log with one test on it and documented as occurring on 6/14/23. This facility maintains a yearly license and operated during the summer of 2022. Fire system tests were not conducted every 30 days as required by regulation.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 21, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(f) · 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.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's emergency plan was conducted. At the time of the inspection, the director indicated the emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality as required by regulation.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2022

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