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51 School Ln, Brownstown PA 17508 · License #CER-00241204 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The record for staff person #1 did not include the applicable out of state clearances. (CORRECTED ON SITE) The mandated reporter trainings on file for staff person #2 were dated 1/16/2021 and subsequently more than 60 months later on 2/17/26.
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2026
Category: background checks. 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).
The record for child #1 did not include a completed Child Service Report (or another approved used to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.) The child has been enrolled for more than 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
3270.133(2) · A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.
An epi-pen was on site for child #1. The medication was not accompanied by written instructions from the individual who prescribed the information nor a prescription label.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. An expired certificate was posted.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
The first aid kit was stored in an area accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025
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 protective services).
Staff person #1 did not have a DHS child care approved mandated reporter on file. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
The mulch underneath the monkey bars on the preschool playground did not meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The mulch measured at 7-8 inches, short of the 9 inch requirement.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
A spilled sticky substance was observed on the bottom of the fridge.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The agreements on file for child #4 and child #5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreement on file for child #4 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The agreement on file for child #3 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025
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.
The emergency contact information on file for child #1 did not include a complete address for the child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(c) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
The health report on file for child #5 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 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.
Updates of agreements and emergency contact forms for children #2 and #5 were not done timely during the previous year. Child 1 - The emergency contact form was signed/dated by a parent in July of 2024 and subsequently more than 6 months later in February of 2025. The agreement on file was signed/dated by a parent in July of 2024 and subsequently more than March of 2025. Child 5 - The emergency contact form was signed/dated by a parent in June of 2024 and subsequently more than 6 months later in February of 2025. The agreement on file was signed/dated by a parent in June of 2024 and subsequently more than March of 2025.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) · 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. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
A portion of the emergency contact forms present with the group were past due to be updated (parent signatures more than 6 months old).
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, more than 12 months had lapsed since the last emergency drill (dated 4/2024).
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025
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.
According to the log on file at the time of inspection, fire drills were completed on 7/31/24 and subsequently more than 60 days later on 10/3/24.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.54(a) · At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.
At the time of arrival for the inspection, a single facility/staff person was present at the facility with 5 children.
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2024
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.
At the time of the follow up visit for the renewal inspection, continued non-compliance was observed. On 5/10/24, hand sanitizer and a bottle of disinfectant spray were observed in an area accessible to the children in the cafeteria. On 5/31/24, the hand sanitizer and a bottle of disinfectant spray were again observed in an area accessible to the children in the cafeteria. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
First aid kits were stored in areas accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2024
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.
At the time of the follow up visit for the renewal inspection, continued non-compliance was observed. On 5/10/24, the emergency contact information on file for children 1-3 did not include addresses for listed release persons. On 5/31/24, the emergency contact information on file for children 2-3 still did not include addresses for listed release persons.
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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)).
At the time of the follow up visit for the renewal inspection, continued non-compliance was observed. On 5/10/24, the proof and date of purchase of the interconnected fire detection device was not on file with the facility's fire drill logs. On 5/31/24, the proof and date of purchase of the interconnected fire detection device still were not on file with the facility's fire drill logs.
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Fire safety training updates were not obtained timely during the previous year for staff persons 1-3. Staff person 1 - Due in December of 2023, but was not completed until May of 2024. Staff person 2 - Due in March of 2024, but was not completed until May of 2024. Staff person 3 - Due in May of 2023, but was not completed until February of 2024.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The previous DHS FBI clearance on file for staff person 3 expired 1/10/24, and the update clearance was not obtained until 2/5/24.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Uncovered outlets were observed throughout the facility in the childcare spaces and in hallways.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
Hand sanitizer and a bottle of disinfectant spray were observed in an area accessible to the children in the cafeteria.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 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.
Working stoves were observed in an area that will be accessible to the children in care.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the phones in the cafeteria, the pre-k room, the STEM room, and the gym.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
The STEM room and the lobby childcare space were not equipped with first aid kits.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
The first aid kit in the cafeteria did not include disposable, nonporous gloves. The first aid kit in the pre-k room did not contain soap, tweezers, and scissors.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
Handwashing signs were not posted in the bathrooms.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
The written plan of daily activities was not posted in the cafeteria, the STEM room, and the lobby.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
The emergency contact information on file for children 1, 3, and 5 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
The emergency contact information on file for children 1, and 5 did not include a work address for the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 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.
The emergency contact information on file for child 1 did not include the child's health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
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.
The emergency contact information on file for children 1-3 did not include addresses for listed release persons.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in the pre-k room, the lobby, the STEM room, and the gym.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f) · 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.
The emergency contact information on file for child 3 was updated in September of 2023 and more than 6 months later in April of 2024.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1) · The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
Child 3 has been enrolled since September of 2023. The child's record did not include a health report.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) · 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. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
Emergency contact forms located with the group were past due for updates (parent signatures were more than 6 months old).
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The facility did not have documentation on file that an emergency drill had been completed during the previous year.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) · 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. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
More than 60 days have passed since the last fire drill was logged (2/29/24).
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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)). A child care center shall keep the proof and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection device or system with the facility's fire drill logs.
The proof and date of purchase of the interconnected fire detection device was not on file with the facility's fire drill logs.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
The mulch underneath the swings and the tall spinner (embedded equipment) did not meet the depth recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (9 inches). The depth of the mulch measured at 2-3 inches.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents.
The written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted in a traffic area used by parents.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.113(a)/3280.113(a)(1) · 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. 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.
Multiple supervision lapses were observed during the renewal inspection. Upon arrival to the facility, the staff person left the children unsupervised to answer the door. Children were observed walking out of the room and into the storage closet without staff supervision (observed twice). Another child walked out of the cafeteria and into the restroom without staff supervision (staff unable to see door to restroom from position in room).
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact information on file for child 3 did not include a complete address for the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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.
The backpack taken with the group outside did not include emergency contact forms for all of the children that were present with the group.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(f)/3280.181(e) · 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. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
Emergency contact forms on site for at least 8 children were past due to be updated (parent signatures more than 6 months old).
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.151(a)/3280.151(c)(2) · 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. 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.
The initial health assessment on file for staff person 1 was more than 12 months old when the staff person began working at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.181(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.
The agreements and emergency contact forms on file for children 1 and 2 were not updated timely during the previous year. Updates Child 1 -Agreement 5/2/22 and subsequently 4/28/23 -Emergency contact form 5/2/22 and subsequently 2/24/23 Child 2 -Agreement 5/1/22 and subsequently 4/28/23 -Emergency contact form 4/11/22 and subsequently 2/24/23
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.192(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.
The record for staff person 1 included just 1 written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The agreements on file for children 1, 2, 4, and 5 were not signed by the operator.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The agreements on file for children 2 and 5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The agreements on file for children 2, 4, and 5 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).
The agreements on file for children 1, and 5 did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreements on file for children 3 and 5 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The agreement on file for child 4 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The agreements on file for children 1-5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The original agreements were on file for children 2 and 3.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact information on file for child 4 did not include the enrolling parent's work address, and work telephone number.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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.
The emergency contact information on file for children 1, 3, and 4 did not include complete health insurance information. The forms for children 1 and 3 were missing the policy number, and the form for child 4 was missing the health insurance coverage information.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.181(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.
The agreement and emergency contact information on file for child 3 have not been updated in the past 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
At the time of inspection, the operator was unable to provide documentation that an emergency drill was completed during the previous year. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · 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 the follow up visit to verify corrections had been made from the renewal inspection, continued non-compliance was observed in regard to supervision. A school-age child was observed walking out of a room off the hallway near the entrance. The child was without staff supervision while in the room.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
A child did not wash hands prior to eating a snack.
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
The health report on file for child 5 did not include the immunization record.
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2022
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 protective services).
Staff person 1 began working for Steps to Success without complete provisional hire paperwork on file. At the time she began working in a child care position, her record did not include either a complete DHS FBI clearance or a PA state police clearance.
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
The written plan of daily activities was not posted in the group space.
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · 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.
At the time of inspection, children were observed in areas of the room where staff were unable to supervise (see) the children. The training will be completed by the end of the day on 5/20/22.
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · An agreement signed by the operator and the parent must specify the following: 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).
The agreements on file for children 1 and 4 did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child.
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The agreement on file for child 3 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The emergency contact forms and financial agreements on file for children 1-5 were not updated timely during the previous year (updated after a period of six months). Child 1 - Both signed 9/21/21 and subsequently 4/26/22 Child 2 - Emergency contact form signed 8/19/21 and subsequently 4/11/22 Child 3 - Both sidned 8/22/21 and subsequently 4/12/22 Child 4 - Both signed 9/21/21 and subsequently 4/11/22 Child 5 - Emergency contact form signed 9/23/21 and subsequently 4/12/22
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2022
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.
According to the log on file at the time of inspection, a fire drill was conducted on 10/4/21 and then subsequently on 12/21/21. More than 60 days lapsed between the fire drills.
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.