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. Prior to 2/1/25 If staff were going to be hired under the 45-day provisional hire basis, the following conditions must be met; facility received the results of the applicant's PA Child Abuse History Clearance prior to employment. and a signed disclosure statement, Facility received the result of the applicant's Pennsylvania State Police OR the FBI finger-print results prior to employment. The applicant has applied for the remaining required checks, and the applicant provides a copy of the appropriate completed request forms to the employer, administrator, supervisor or other person responsible for employment decisions. The outstanding checks are Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check OR the FBI Criminal History Background Check.

While at the facility unannounced on 8/5/25 for an allocated unannounced the inspector reviewed new staff files and found that staff #1 did not obtain an DHS FBI and NSOR until 11/25/24 and 11/18/24 respectively Both clearances were obtained almost two months after working in direct care (see LIS Code Sheet for Hire Date). It is important to note that this file was not presented at the renewal due to an oversight by the provider.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

While at the facility unannounced for the annual inspection the inspector observed chipped paint in the toddler room rear wall.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

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

3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

While at the facility unannounced for the annual inspection the inspector observed the emergency egress door in the PreK room to be locked.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2024

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

3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

While at the facility unannounced for the annual inspection the inspector found an unlabeled bottle in the infant room.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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 #5 and #6 did not complete the required health and safety training within 90 days of hire.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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. Pediatric first-aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

While at the facility unannounced for the annual inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #1 and found that this staff was working in direct care with children and had expired pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).as evidenced by their last training on file dated 8/30/22 and most current dated for 9/10/24.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

Category: ratio. 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).

While at the facility unannounced for the annual inspection the inspector reviewed the files for staff #5 and found that this staff was working in direct care (see LIS Code sheet for hire date) and did not obtain the required FBI clearance until 10/3/24. Staff #6 was working in direct care (see LIS Code sheet for hire date) and did not have a NSOR clearance on file until 1/8/24. Staff #3 did not have a completed disclosure statement on file. Staff #4 did not have a disclosure statement on file.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2024

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.

While at the facility unannounced for the annual inspection the inspector observed a spray bottle of bleach water (labeled and identified as such) sitting on the top of a cubby, in childcare space, and accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2024

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

3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

While at the facility unannounced for the annual inspection the inspector observed two trash cans with tissues inside missing the required lids.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

While at the facility unannounced for the annual inspection the inspector observed a crock pot in the infant room turned on, with water inside, registering 200 degrees. The inspector also observed the mechanical closet door in the school age room to be unlocked with hot water pipes located inside.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

While at the facility unannounced for the annual inspection the inspector observed the outdoor fencing (far right rectangular fencing) to have broken aluminum ties and some rusting on the top rail of the fencing in this area.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

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

3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

While at the facility unannounced for the annual inspection the inspector found a ripped mat accessible to children in the toddler area.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

While at the facility unannounced for the annual inspection the inspector reviewed the file for child #2 and found that the work address and work phone number for the parent was missing from the emergency contact form.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

While at the facility unannounced for the annual inspection the inspector reviewed the files for child #1 and found that the emergency contact information was missing the required health insurance coverage and policy number.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

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

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in childcare group settings). Children #1 and #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business 10/24/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

While at the facility unannounced for the annual inspection the inspector reviewed the files for child #1 and #3 and found that both children were missing required vaccinations, MMR and Pneumococcal respectively.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

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

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.

While at the facility unannounced for the annual inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #4 and noted that this staff had a health assessment on 8/6/21 and not again until 9/30/24.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

While at the facility unannounced for the annual inspection the inspector reviewed the files for staff #2 and #3 and noted that the health assessments did not address examination for communicable diseases nor suitability to provide childcare.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2024

Category: health medication. 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 childcare facility.

While at the facility unannounced for the annual inspection the inspector asked the director to be show the posting for safe routes and was informed that this was not posted.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

During the course of the complaint investigation that began on 9/5/24 the inspector was able to verify that staff #1 did, in fact, grab child #1 by their face in an attempt to make the child look at them while being verbally disciplined.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The director must arrange for all facility persons (including the director) to receive two hours of virtual training titled "Looking through the Lens of Stress as an Educator." This training must be conducted by a PQAS approved trainer. It does not matter if the PQAS approved training is obtained through the ELRC. Training must be approved by DHS.

During the course of the complaint investigation that began on 9/5/24 the inspector was able to verify that staff #1 did, in fact, grab child #1 by their face in an attempt to make the child look at them while being verbally disciplined.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 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.

While at the facility unannounced on 9/5/24 the inspector observed the Fire Drill/ Detection log and found that the facility had not conducted manual tests of the smoke detector system every 30 days as is required. The inspector observed testing on 6/4/24 and not again until 7/3/24 and no additional testing since 7/31/24.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10).

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training topics. Staff # 2 completed this training on 9/5/23.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2023

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

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services).

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff # 1 completed mandated reporter training on 10/10/23.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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. Per regulation, fire drills are to occur at least every 60 days. The following drill did not occur at least every 60 days: 7/5/23 - 9/5/23.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 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 log was conducted. Per regulation, the fire safety system is to be tested at least every 30 days. The following tests did not occur at least every 30 days: 3/2/23 - 4/2/23 8/4/23 - 9/5/23.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person # 1 will have until 3/30/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been 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 person # 1, staff person # 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility and a review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topics

Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · : Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person # 1 and # 2 will have until 11/16/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 1 and # 2 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 # 1 and # 2, staff person # 1 and # 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person # 1 and # 2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and CPR.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2022

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 # 3 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 date of hire for the following staff. Staff # 3 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire. The file did not contain documentation that the NSOR clearance was applied for before working in a childcare position at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2022

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

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

A renewal inspection occurred. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff files # 3 and # 4 were missing two letters of written reference.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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. The CPSL requires all clearances and mandated reporter training to be updated every 60 months.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 2 had a state police clearance dated for 1/12/15 and this clearance was not updated until 1/14/20, and mandated reporter training dated for 6/30/15 and this training was not updated until 7/5/20. Staff # 3 had a state police clearance

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2021

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

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

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 1 had a date of hire of 8/3/21 and at the time of this inspection, this staff's file was missing one letter of written reference.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.