3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Certification Representative observed a drain pipe exposed in the outdoor play space

Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2024

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

3270.182(3) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

File record for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child

Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.182(5) · 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.

File record for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff

Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024

Category: ratio. 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.

File records for Staff #1 Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not include current health assessments

Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024

Category: health medication. 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.

On April 6, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was toxic dawn dish soap under an unlocked cabinet in the basement toddler classroom #3. In addition, there was hand soap on the sinks of classroom #4 and classroom #5. (Corrected on site).

Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2023

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. Health and Safety.

On April 6, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include the updated 1hour health and safety training.

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 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: Facility Person #4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

On April 6, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #4 did not include a child abuse clearance, FBI fingerprint clearance or NSOR clearance.

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2023

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

3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

On April 6, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 and #3 did not include an updated written evaluation.

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2023

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.

On April 6, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were 3 electrical outlets uncovered located in the basement toddler classroom #3. (Corrected on site).

Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. One first-aid kit per childcare group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

On April 6, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in the infant room was missing children emergency contact forms. The first aid kit in the toddler room #2 was missing bandages. In addition, the first aid kit in the basement toddler room #3 was missing gloves, tweezers, scissors and water.

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2023

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.

On April 6, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was peeling chipped gray paint located in the basement toddler classroom.

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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.

On April 6, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Handwashing signs were not posted at each toilet and sink throughout the facility.

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2023

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

3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

On April 6, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The bathroom located in the basement toddler classroom did not have a lidded waste receptacle.

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2023

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

3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

On April 6, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were several toys blocking the exit door located in classroom #2. The exit door was stuck shut and would not open when pushed. In addition, there were 11 cots stacked high in the walkway/exit area of the basement toddler classroom.

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2023

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.

On April 6, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The rest equipment in room #2 was not labeled for the use of specific children.

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2023

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.

On April 6, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The refrigerator located in the basement toddler room had a temperature above 45° F.

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2023

Category: nutrition. 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).

On April 6, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 and #3 did not have updated CSR assessments on file.

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

On April 6, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1 and #4 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. 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.

On April 6, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number. In addition, the emergency contact form was missing the addresses and telephone numbers of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2023

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.

On April 6, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form and financial agreement for child #2 and #3 was outdated.

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2023

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.

On April 6, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff #4 did not include verification of childcare experience.

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

On April 6, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The health assessment for staff person #3 was dated 3/6/2020. In addition, the health assessment for staff person #4 did not include subsequent tuberculin skin testing.

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2023

Category: health medication. 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.

On April 6, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 only included one written reference letter. In addition, the record for staff person #4 did not include any written reference letters.

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2023

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.

On April 6, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a completed emergency drill log available.

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2023

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.

On April 6, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility fire drill log was dated 2/16/21.

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

On April 6, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The Fire drill log on site was dated 2/16/21. I addition there was no documentation of testing the alarm every 30 days.

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

On April 6, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan did not have a lock-down plan.

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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.

On April 6, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have proof that the emergency plan had been sent to their local municipality.

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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.

On April 6, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 and #3 did not include 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.