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.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. The emergency plan was missing continuity of operations.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. Emergency plan was updated 7-1-24.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2025

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). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -1,2,6,5,7- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #-1,2,6,5,7-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing out of state clearance for New Jersey. NSOR for staff 2 was expired (dated 2-12-2020), Staff 6 was missing state police and child abuse, Staff (Volunteer) 7 was missing child abuse. Mandated reporter for staff 5 was expired (dated 7-3-2020). Staff 5 was missing disclosure statement.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 6 was missing education from their file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.52 · 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).

During renewal inspection certification rep observed 34 children grouped together with 4 teachers. The youngest child in the group was 4 months and the oldest child was 11 years old.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1 and 2 were missing child service report (CSR)

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 2 was missing.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 6 was missing physical and TB. Physical for staff 4 was expired (dated 3-28-22)

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2025

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

3270.181(c) · 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.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 (8-18-24) was expired. Fee agreement for child 1 (8-11-24) and 2 (5-2-22) were expired

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 and 6 were missing 2 years experience. Staff 5 was missing 1 year experience.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 2 clock hours of child care training.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.52 · 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).

During unannounced visit certification rep observed 13 children with one staff sitting a table. The age of the youngest child was 2. (Staff corrected ratio)

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025

Category: ratio. 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 unannounced visit, certification rep observed diaper cream in bathroom and a gallon of Mistolin in the kitchen area.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025

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

3270.112 · Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried.

During unannounced visit certification an infant sitting on a bouncer. The bouncer was inside a playpen. The child's teacher, staff 1 was sitting about 1-2 feet away from the playpen.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Certification rep observed staff 2 put the child in time out (Child was sat in a chair alone and away from the group).

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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 unannounced visit certification rep observed diaper cream accessible in the bathroom

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

During unannounced visit certification rep observed plaster on the blue wall, chipped paint on the blue near the kitchen (dramatic play) in the bathroom behind the trashcan.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

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

3270.102(f) · Indoor play equipment for climbing shall be installed or used over a protective surface covering which does not interfere with the stability of the equipment.

The climbing equipment was not installed or used over a protective surface covering which does not interfere with the stability of the equipment.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2025

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

3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

During unannounced visit certification rep checked the fire extinguishers. The tag on the fire extinguisher showed last date serviced was 10/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025

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

3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.

Facility person #1 was observed in the facility having contact with the children. Individual #1 was identified as a person who is training to be a staff but not counted in the ratio. Facility person #1 did not have a file.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.52 · 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). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

During the unannounced inspection on 6/20/2023 1 infant, 4 young toddlers, 3 older toddlers and 1 preschool aged child was observed in care with two staff persons and one person who was identified as a person training to be a staff but was not counted int he ratio. The children were still awake and in the process of getting ready for nap time.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.106(a)/3270.119 · 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. Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Child #1 was observed sleeping in a swing.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2023

Category: health medication. 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 the unannounced inspection on 6/20/2023 children unlabeled pack and plays and nap time mats were observed at the facility. Children were observed sitting on mats and using pack and plays that were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2023

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

3270.14/3270.31(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. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the file for staff persons # 2 did not include the one-hour health and safety update.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the file for staff person #1 did not include fire safety training..

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the emergency contact form for child #1 and Child #2 did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2023

Category: health medication. 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.

During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the emergency contact form for child #1 and Child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2023

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

3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the file for child # 1 and #2 did not include the addresses for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(e) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the immunization record for child # 3 did not include the MMR.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2023

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

3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the emergency plan did not provide for accommodation for infants in care.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2023

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

3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the operator did not have verification /documentation log that a drill was held in the emergency plan as required.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 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.

During the renewal inspection on 5/3/2023 the operator did not have verification that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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.

Staff person #2 did not have the required health and safety training - Get Started in Center based care Building Blocks to quality care training on file at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2023

Category: health medication. 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person # 1 #2 #3 #4 and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 Person #1 #2 #3 #4 and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the unannounced inspection on 12/7/2022 Staff person #1 did not have an FBI Clearance on file. Staff person #2 did not have an FBI clearance on file. Staff person #3 Did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff person #4 did not have and NSOR on file and Staff person #5 had an expired PA Child Abuse Clearance and FBI clearance on file at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 7, 2022

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

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 the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 staff persons #4 #6 #7 and #8 did not have verification that they have received training in the emergency plan.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

During the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 the operator did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant from the parent.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2022

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

During the renewal inspection on 7/26/22 the staff persons # 1 #2 #3 and #9 did not have verification of fire safety training and have been employed for over a one year period.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire

During the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 Staff persons #1 #3 #5 and #9 ( ALL employed beyond 90 days) did not have verification "Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality" training .

Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2022

Category: health medication. 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff person #8 #5 #3 and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 Staff person #3 did not have an NSOR on file at the facility . Staff person#4 did not have an FBI clearance or NSOR on file at the facility. Staff person #5 did not have an NSOR clearance on file at the facility. Staff person #8 did not have an NSOR or FBI clearance on file at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2022

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 the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 the utility closet located across from the children's bathroom was unlocked.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

During the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 a high chair was observed in use with a broken buckle on the safety strap.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2022

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.

During the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 staff persons #1 #5 and #8 did not have a current health assessment on file at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022

Category: ratio. 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

During the renewal inspection on 2/26/22 staff persons # 4 #5 #6 and #7 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.15(a) · A certificate of compliance will not be granted by the Department until the legal entity provides a certificate of occupancy as proof of compliance with the applicable requirements of the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 (relating to child day care facilities) and under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).

During the renewal inspection on 7/26/22 the operator did not have verification of the Occupancy permit as required.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

During the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 the emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2022

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

3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

During the renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 the Child #1 #2 and #3 did not have a current health assessment on file at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2022

Category: health medication. 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.

During a renewal inspection on 08/12/2021, the colorful mats in the main room were dirty and unsanitary.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2021

Category: physical safety. 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--- may not work at the facility.

During a renewal inspection on 08/12/2021, the file for staff person #1 did not contain updated clearances for the Pennsylvania State Clearance, the Child Abuse Clearance and the FBI clearance. Documents in file were dated 04/22/2016.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2021

Category: background checks. 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 08/12/2021, the pack and play in the main room by the office space was not labeled.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2021

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

3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

During a renewal inspection on 08/12/2021, the files for child #1 and child #3 did not have a current influenza immunization or an exemption letter.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2021

Category: health medication. 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 08/12/2021, the trash can in the bathroom next to the diaper changing table is not hands-free.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2021

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

3270.27(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).

During a renewal inspection on 08/12/2021, the emergency plan provided did not contain the evacuation route to the off site evacuation location.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2021

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

3270.52 · 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). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

During an unannounced inspection on 07/26/2021, 20 children from 1 year old to 12 years old were observed with two staff persons participating in one large group activity. The correct ratio should have been 1:5 with a maximum group size of no more than 10 children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2021

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.