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. A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

During complaint investigation certification representative observed the following Preschool 1: Floors and rugs were visibly unclean. Preschool 2: Floors, rugs, and bathroom were observed to be visibly unclean; A bottle was observed on the floor beneath a table unclean and trash can was observed without a lid.

3270.76/3270.82(i) · Corrected Oct 22, 2025

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 # 1may 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- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed NSOR clearance in record was expired.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Corrected Oct 15, 2025

Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

During the renewal inspection certification rep observed child #1, #2, #3 and #4 in their crib napping on boppy pillows during nap time in the infant room.

3270.106(j) · Corrected May 9, 2025

A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Staff #1 spanked the child #1 on buttocks while taking the child to the bathroom with pants and diaper still on.

3270.113(b) · Corrected Oct 4, 2024

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 complaint investigation certification rep verified staff #1 and #2 left behind child #1 outside on the playground unsupervised.

3270.113(a)(1) · Corrected Aug 26, 2024

Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 and #3 will have until 9/4/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1 and #3, staff person #1 and #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed staff #1 and #3 did not obtain pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. Staff #1 and #3 was observed working alone with children.

3270.21/3270.31(f)(10) · Corrected Sep 4, 2024

A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. 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.

Certification rep reviewed staff #3, #4 and #5 record and observed staff #4 and #5 did not include acceptable verification of experience. Staff #4 and #5 records did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Staff #4 record did not include High School Diploma.

3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5) · Corrected Aug 26, 2024

A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Staff #1 spoke/interacted with children angrily using harsh language.

3270.113(d) · Corrected May 9, 2024

A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Staff #1 grabbed/ moved child's legs forcibly during diapering changing procedure.

3270.113(b) · Corrected May 9, 2024

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

Certification rep reviewed staff #1,2,3,4,5,6, and #7 record and observed verification of employment not in record prior to service at the facility.

3270.192(2)(ii) · Corrected Jun 6, 2024

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.

During the renewal inspection certification rep did not observe a thermometer in the refrigerator in the Infant B classroom.

3270.107 · Corrected Jun 6, 2024

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.

Certification rep reviewed staff #6 record and observed date of tb test read missing on the physical examination form.

3270.192(3) · Corrected Jun 6, 2024

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.

At the time of renewal inspection record of staff person #8 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

3270.192(5) · Corrected Apr 25, 2023

A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

3270.182(5) · Corrected May 22, 2023

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.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1-10 did not include Pennsylvania health and safety 1 hour professional development training update required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe which is by December 30, 2022.

3270.14/3270.21 · Corrected May 1, 2023

Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

At the time of renewal, file of staff person #2, #3, #4, #7, #9 did not include verification of experience with children required for the position of an assistant group supervisor.

3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · Corrected May 31, 2022

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.

At the time of renewal inspection, provider was not able to provide proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system.

3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Corrected May 10, 2022

An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include verification of experience with children required for the position of an assistant group supervisor.

3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) · Corrected May 10, 2022