Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Documentation of fire-detection system testing showed that more than 30 days between testing occurred one time. The dates of the testing were documented as 8/8/24 and 9/25/24.

3270.95(a) · Corrected Nov 21, 2024

Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

In 3s PS Room adult scissors. a stapler, a stapler remover, and boxes of staples were observed inside an unlocked drawer accessible to children in care; a lock was on the drawer however it was broken and would not engage to prevent from opening.

3270.21 · Corrected Jun 11, 2024

A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

The staff file for Staff person #4 was observed to contain staff evaluations that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those evaluations are dated 10/6/23 and 3/4/22. The staff file for Staff person #6 lacked a staff evaluation.

3270.34(a)(6) · Corrected Jun 11, 2024

A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

The staff file for Staff person #6 who is functioning as a Group Supervisor, lacked proof of a bachelor's degree.

3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · Corrected Jun 20, 2024

An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

The staff file for Staff person #2 who is functioning as an Aide, lacked proof of a high school diploma.

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 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The file for Staff person #1 includes a child abuse clearance which is unreadable, making it invalid. The file for Staff person #1 also includes a criminal history clearance with a request date after the hire date and proof of FBI fingerprinting after the hire date, with no FBI clearance in the file (See LIS code sheet), required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Corrected Jul 6, 2023

A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

The file for Staff person #1, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children

3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · Corrected Jul 11, 2023

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 file for staff person #2 included a Child Abuse clearance dated 1/11/23, after the hire date (see LIS Code Sheet).

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Corrected Jun 23, 2023

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, #4, #7, #8 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The file for Staff person #3 includes an incomplete criminal history clearance, (See LIS Code Sheet), making it invalid. The file for staff person #4 was observed not to contain a valid NSOR certificate within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). The file for staff person #7 includes an FBI clearance which was obtained through the PA Department of Education, making it invalid (See IS CODE SHEET). The file for Staff person #i8 does not include a Criminal History clearance or an FBI clearance, or proof of application or fingerprinting prior to hire (See LIS Code Sheet) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Corrected Aug 31, 2023

A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

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

The file for Staff person #3 does not include 2 written, personal, nonfamily references, attesting to the staff person's ability to provide child care.

3270.192(5) · Corrected Aug 16, 2022

An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

The agreement on file for Child #3 does not include the amount of the fee to be paid by the parent/guardian.

3270.123(a)(1) · Corrected Aug 16, 2022

Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Staff person #6 did not completed the following required pre-service training by 6/17/21, which was required to be completed by 6/17/21, as per the updates to Chapter 3270 Child Care Center regulations, effective 12/19/20: Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality. The training was completed on 2/22/22.

3270.31(f) · Corrected Jun 14, 2022

An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

The agreement on file for Child #7 does not include the child's arrival and departure times.

3270.123(a)(4) · Corrected Aug 16, 2022

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, #8, #10, #12, may not work in a child care position at the facility.

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 staff interviews conducted as part of a complaint investigation, it was reported Child #1 left the playground and entered the facility alone and unsupervised on 3/18/22 between 5:30 and 6:00 PM for a period of time between 3 and 15 minutes. On 3/29/22 at 1:15 PM, Staff #1 was unable to name 2 of the 3 infants assigned to her supervisory group. Staff #1 stated it was her first time in the room and she was not familiar with the children..

3270.113(a)(1) · Corrected Jun 11, 2022

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.

During staff interviews conducted as part of a complaint investigation, it was reported Child #1 left the playground and entered the facility alone and unsupervised on 3/18/22 between 5:30 and 6:00 PM for a period of time between 3 and 15 minutes.

3270.113(a) · Corrected Jun 11, 2022

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.

During staff interviews conducted as part of a complaint investigation, it was reported Child #1 left the playground and entered the facility alone and unsupervised on 3/18/22 between 5:30 and 6:00 PM for a period of time between 3 and 15 minutes.

At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

During naptime in the PS Room on 3/29/22 at 1:35 PM, cots being used by sleeping children were observed to lack 2 feet on at least 3 sides.

3270.106(f) · Corrected Jun 11, 2022

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.

When asked to name her supervision group, Staff #1 could only name two out of six of the children for whom she was responsible.

3270.113(a)(1) · Corrected Mar 3, 2022