The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

The staff file for Staff person #2 contained current mandated reporter training dated 7/30/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 6/24/20.

3270.32(a) · Corrected Mar 10, 2026

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 staff file for Staff person #2 contained a current DHS FBI clearance dated 6/25/25 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 6/8/20 DHS FBI clearance expiring.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Corrected Mar 10, 2026

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.

The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures does not address annual emergency drills and lockdown procedure.

3270.27(e) · Corrected Mar 6, 2025

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 staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current State Police clearance dated 2/7/25 and a current National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) check dated 12/11/24 both of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 1/31/20 State Police clearance and 11/6/19 NSOR check expiring. The staff file for Staff person #2 lacked a State Police clearance. The staff file for Staff person #4 contained a current State Police clearance dated 12/16/24, a current Child Abuse clearance dated 12/5/24, a current DHS FBI clearance dated 12/2/24 and a current NSOR check dated 12/4/24 all of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated State Police clearance dated 11/2/19, Child Abuse clearance dated 11/8/19, DHS FBI clearance dated 11/9/19, and NSOR check dated 11/6/19 expiring.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Corrected Mar 6, 2025

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.

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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

The file for Staff person #1 includes verification of First Aid/CPR training dated 3/18/24, after the expiration date of 1/31/24.

3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Corrected Mar 25, 2024

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.

There were several broken Zoob Bot connecting toys with sharp points in the Gamma-Delta classroom. There was a fire truck with a broken door and a protruding plastic strip with a sharp edge in the Gamma Delta room. There were foam blocks in the Alpha-Beta classroom with teeth marks in them.

3270.102(a) · Corrected Mar 25, 2024

The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.

The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #7 is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature. The most recent 6-month review signature for the financial agreement on file for Child #2 and #4 is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature.

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 #12, who is classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience.

3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · Corrected Mar 16, 2022

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 emergency plan on site was updated to include provisions regarding volunteer emergency preparedness training, and continuity of operations, on 9/1/22, after the deadline of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.

3270.14/3270.21 · Corrected Mar 15, 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 operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

The file for staff person #1 and #2 was observed to have documentation of mandated reporter training being completed more than 60 months apart.

3270.32(a) · Corrected Mar 8, 2022

Preschool and school-age children may not be involved in small or large muscle activity in the same group space in which children are sleeping or resting.

In the Child Care Room at approximately 11:50 a.m., preschool children were involved in small muscle activity while an infant was sleeping in a crib.

3270.61(g) · Corrected Mar 29, 2022

Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

In the Child Care room, a spray bottle of bleach, two cans of Lysol and sanitizing spray were stored above food in the child care space.

3270.66(b) · Corrected Mar 29, 2022

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

In the Alpha/Beta room, it was observed that used nasal tissues were not in a closed, lined receptacle. In the Gross Motor room bathroom, it was observed a sanitary napkin was not in a closed, lined receptacle.

3270.67(d) · Corrected Mar 29, 2022

Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

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 assessment of ratio and supervision in the Alpha Beta Room on 1/27/22 at 10:12 AM, Staff #1 named 3 OT, Staff #2 named 6 OT and Staff #3 named 5 OT. Staff #2 named one of the same children Staff #1 named but used a different name, leaving one child in her supervisor group unnamed. Staff #2 corrected Staff #1 and stated she named the wrong child. Staff #1 stated the ID card did not look like the child whose name was on the card. The unnamed child was identified and Staff #1 claimed responsibility for that child.

3270.113(a)(1) · Corrected Jan 27, 2022

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.

The file for Staff #1 contained a most recent health assessment dated more than 24 months ago.

3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · Corrected Dec 21, 2022

When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Upon assessment of supervision and ratio in the Gross Motor Room on 11/4/21 at 10:50 AM, 2 staff were present with 12 children - 4 INF, 6 YT and 2 PS. Staff reported the other staff member stepped out for an emergency. After waiting in the room for the staff member to return for approximately 5 minutes, the cert rep located the staff member in the Director's office looking at the computer. Cert rep informed staff of ratio issue in Gross Motor Room and she left to return to the room.

3270.52 · Corrected Nov 4, 2022