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412 2nd St, Brownsville PA 15417 · License #CER-00250642 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
The current pediatric first-aid and CPR for staff person #1 is dated 2/18/25, which is after the expiration date of the previous CPR training that is dated 1/6/23. Staff person #2 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 1/6/23.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The current mandated reporter training for staff person #1 is dated 8/11/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training that is dated 6/15/20. The current mandated reporter training for staff person #2 is dated 11/6/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training that is dated 7/28/20. The current PA State Police clearance for staff #2 is dated 11/5/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous PA State Police clearance that is dated 11/1/20. The current NSOR certificate for staff person #2 is dated 6/16/20, which is more than 60 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The file for child #1, preschool aged, did not contain an updated health assessment dated within 12 months of the previous health report. The health report in the file was dated 1/10/23.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(3) · 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 current health assessment for staff person #1 exceeds 24 months from the previous health assessment. The previous health assessment is dated 10/28/22 and the current health assessment is dated 11/12/24.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
In the Preschool Room two staplers and a hole puncher were observed to be stored in the top right drawer of the teacher desk which was unlocked and accessible to the preschool aged children in care.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 #2 will have until 11/28/23 to complete the required training.
Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 10hr revised Health and Safety training; Staff person #2 had the 6hr health and safety training with the 1hr health and safety update which is not acceptable for staff hired after 10/4/22.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 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). 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 (See IS CODE SHEET) was observed to lack a valid DHS FBI clearance on file at time of hire; a DOE FBI Clearance dated 11/7/22 was on file which is not an accept FBI clearance per the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). Staff person #2 now has a valid DHS FBI clearance on file dated 6/2/23.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
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.
Four mats used by preschool age children at nap time were observed to not be labeled with their names.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The child file for Child #4, who is a preschool aged child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 11/3/23 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 9/16/22 health report on file.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
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 child care group settings). Child #2 and Child #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business 11/6/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The child file for Child #2 and Child #4 was observed to lack a flu shot for 2022.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(8) · A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
The child file for Child #1, Child #3 and Child #4 were observed to contain current health reports that lacked information regarding results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2023
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.
The staff file for Staff person #1, contained a current health assessment dated 2/16/23 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 6/19/20 health assessment on file.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a) · 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.
The child file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3, contained an initial health report that is dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
Category: health medication. 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), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1, Staff Person #2 have until 1/19/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and staff person #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, Staff Person #1 and Staff person #2-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Continued Non-Compliance: On 11/22/22 a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR with an approved PQAS instructor. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 12/22/22. Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 still have not completed the following required pre-service training: Pediatric First Aid/CPR with an approved PQAS instructor.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2023
Category: supervision. 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.
The facility emergency plan lacked information regarding volunteer emergency preparedness, and continuity of operations included in their emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2022
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.
The staff file for Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 contained current first-aid/CPR training dated 7/13/21 which was not renewed on or before the expiration of the previous training certificate on file dated 7/9/19.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2022
Category: ratio. 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, Staff Person #2 have until 12/22/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and staff person #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, Staff Person #1 and Staff person #2-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR; the training dated 7/13/21 was an approved curriculum but the instructor was not PQAS.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2022
Category: supervision. 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.
In the Preschool Room an electrical outlet located to the right of the AC unit was observed to be missing one outlet cover.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The child file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 11/2/22 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 8/27/21 health report on file.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.182(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The child file for Child #2 and Child #3 both lacked a copy of their immunization record.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2023
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.
The staff file for Staff person #2, contained a current health assessment dated 10/28/22 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 10/16/20 health assessment on file.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
Upon review of the facility's 30 day fire alarm testing documentation the following tests were more than 30 days: 1/21/22 - 2/21/22 (31 days), 3/21/22 - 4/21/22 (31 days), 5/20/22 - 6/20/22 (31 days), 8/19/22 - 9/19/22 (31 days).
Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 #1 contained Mandated Reporter Training that was not completed within 60 months of the previous training; 5/19/15 and 6/15/20.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
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 file for Staff #2 contained a State Police clearance that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous clearance (2/15/16 and 7/28/21). The file for Staff #2 contained a Child Abuse Clearance that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous clearance (2/18/16 and 7/29/21). The file for Staff #2 contained a FBI Clearance that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous clearance (2/15/16 and 8/5/21).
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
Category: background checks. 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).
At 10:15 AM Staff #3 was observed alone in the outside play space with 6 children; 1 young toddler, 1 older toddler, and 4 Preschool Age children. In additional Staff #3 was observed supervising 6 children in the outside play space. Staff #3 left the children outside alone to reenter the facility to get a chair; therefore at this time ratio was 0:6.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
Category: supervision. 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 10:15 AM Staff #3 was observed alone in the outside play space with 6 children. No other staff was present at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
In the Preschool Room there was an electrical outlet on a surge protector that lacked a protective receptacle cover. The outlet was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
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 10:15 AM Staff #3 was observed supervising 6 children in the outside play space. Staff #3 left the children outside alone to reenter the facility to get a chair.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The Agreement for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
The Agreement for Child #5 lacked the date of the child's admission
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
The Health Reports for the following children lacked verification of ongoing vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The Report for Child #1 lacked a 4th dose of Pneumococcal. The Report for Child #2 lacked a 4th dose of Pneumococcal, MMR and Varicella vaccination. The Report for Child #4 lacked an Influenza vaccination.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.