Educational Child Care Center Llc

3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

The operator's letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures lacked the accommodations for toddlers and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by Nov 11, 2025

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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 had FBI clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances.

Corrected by Nov 11, 2025

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3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

In the main child care room, there was a box of Motts Blueberry Bars that was stored on the same shelf next to Terro Ant Killer.

Corrected by Nov 11, 2025

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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 files for child #1 and #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the child's physician.

Corrected by Nov 11, 2025

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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 file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Nov 11, 2025

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3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The file for child #3, a preschooler, lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 12 months. The file for child #2, a preschooler, had health assessments that exceeded 12 months between assessments.

Corrected by Nov 11, 2025

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3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) · 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 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 #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 10-24-25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

The file for child #1, a 3 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 4th DTAP, 1st HIB and Varicella, and 1st & 2nd Hepatitis A vaccinations being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.

Corrected by Nov 11, 2025

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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 file for staff person #1 had health assessments that exceeded 24 months between assessments.

Corrected by Nov 18, 2025

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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 file for staff person #1 had current pediatric first-aid/CPR training with a completion date of 1-11-25 that was after the October 2024 expiration of the prior training.

Corrected by Jan 11, 2025

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3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

In the main room, the water temperature at the sink used by children to wash their hands was 116° F.

Corrected by Oct 4, 2024

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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.

In the main room and the bathroom, there were multiple damaged ceiling tiles that were observed.

Corrected by Oct 10, 2023

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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).

Child #1 had a child service report that exceeded 6 months between reports.

Corrected by Oct 4, 2024

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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 file for child #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address and telephone number of the child's physician.

Corrected by Oct 4, 2024

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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 file for child #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Oct 4, 2024

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3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The files for child #2 and #3, preschoolers, had a health assessment that exceeded 12 months between assessments.

Corrected by Oct 4, 2024

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

Documentation of a current emergency drill conducted within the last year was not on file at the facility.

Corrected by Oct 10, 2024

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3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

The operator's letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures lacked the accommodations for toddlers.

Corrected by Oct 20, 2023

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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. Staff Person #2 may not work at the facility.

The file for staff person #2 lacked a current state police clearance updated within the last 60 months and had child abuse and FBI clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances.

Corrected by Nov 20, 2023

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3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The file for child #1, a preschooler, had a health assessment that exceeded 12 months between assessments.

Corrected by Oct 17, 2023

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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 #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 10-20-23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

The file for child #1, a 4 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.

Corrected by Oct 20, 2023

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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 files for staff person #1 and #2 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.

Corrected by Oct 20, 2023

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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.

According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days between 6-2-23 to 7-3-23 and 7-3-23 to 8-8-23.

Corrected by Oct 20, 2023

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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 emergency plan lacked requirements for continuity of operations according to federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).

Corrected by Dec 2, 2022

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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.

The file for staff person #1 lacked current emergency plan training completed within the last year.

Corrected by Nov 22, 2022

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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 #1 had state police and child abuse clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances.

Corrected by Nov 8, 2022

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3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

The file for child #4 had a health assessment that lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Corrected by Dec 23, 2022

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3270.131(e)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The file for child #4 lacked an immunization record within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility and requires a current immunization record.

Corrected by Nov 11, 2022

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3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The files for child #1, a 2 year old, child #2, a 3 year old, and child #3, a 5 year old, had an immunization record that lacked verification of the Influenza vaccination being administered within the last calendar year in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation. The file for child #1, a 2 year old, had an immunization record that lacked documentation of the 4th dose of the DTAP vaccination by age 18 months, the 1st doses of the MMR and Varicella vaccinations by age 15 months, and the 2nd dose of the Hepatitis A vaccination by age 23 months in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.

Corrected by Nov 22, 2022

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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.

In the toddler area, there was a diaper observed in a plastic bag inside the plastic-lined hands-free covered can that was not immediately thrown away in the hands-free covered can. Staff stated that soiled diapers are placed in a plastic bag first, and then thrown away in the hands-free diapering can.

Corrected by Nov 8, 2022

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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.

The facility's emergency plan lacked a plan that provides for accommodations for toddlers.

Corrected by Nov 22, 2022

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

The facility lacked documentation on file of an emergency drill being conducted within the last year.

Corrected by Nov 11, 2022

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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).

The facility's emergency plan lacked a plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.

Corrected by Nov 16, 2022

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3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

The files for children #2 and #3 lacked emergency contact information that included a work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

Corrected by Oct 25, 2021

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3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

The files for children #1 and #3 lacked emergency contact information that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Corrected by Oct 25, 2021

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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 file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file were dated 12/4/18 and 4/7/21.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2021

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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.

It was observed that the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2021

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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)).

It was observed that the smoke detectors were not being checked for operability every 30 days between 1/18/21 and 3/2/21, 3/2/21 and 4/13/21, 4/13/21 and 5/25/21, 5/25/21 and 6/1/21, 6/1/21 and 7/9/21, 7/9/21 and 8/9/21, 8/9/21 and 9/2/21, 9/2/21 and 10/1/21.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2021

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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.

It was observed that the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down.

Corrected by Oct 25, 2021

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