Best Friends Day Care Center Llc

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.

It was observed that Clorox wipes and a decontaminate spray were on the windowsill in the girls' bathroom downstairs, which was accessible to children. (Corrected on site.)

Corrected by Jan 14, 2026

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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 2-year-old classroom was missing soap. (Corrected on site.)

Corrected by Jan 14, 2026

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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.

It was observed that the downstairs boys' bathroom had an excessive build-up of dirt around the base of the toilet. It was observed that the trash can in the cafeteria had an excessive build-up of dirt on the lid. It was observed on the preschool playground that the metal stake holding the climber with the gray slide, was sticking out of the ground causing a tripping hazard.

Corrected by Jan 16, 2026

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3270.124(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.

It was observed that an emergency contact form was missing for child #1 in the preschool classroom. (Corrected on site.)

Corrected by Jan 14, 2026

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3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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.

Staff person #1 did not receive an updated health assessment within 24 months of the previous health assessment. Previous health assessment was 9/27/23 and the updated health assessment was completed on 10/13/25.

Corrected by Jan 14, 2026

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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.

Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 8/2/25- 9/13/25 (42 days)

Corrected by Jan 14, 2026

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3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · TIERED LIS: 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for staff person #1 and #2 to complete the training titled "Supervision: Teamwork" on the Better Kid Care website. Documentation of completed training must be submitted to DHS and be kept on file at the facility. The operator shall provide a date of when this training will be completed.

The facility self-reported that on 10/10/2025, child #1 was left unsupervised in the 2-year-old classroom by staff persons #1 and #2 for a period of 6-7 minutes when combining classes at the end of the day. Child #1 was in the primary care group of staff person #1 when the supervision lapse occurred.

Corrected by Nov 3, 2025

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3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Both the door on the left side of the building and the gate at the right side of the building, which lead to downstairs staircases, were open when children were in care.

Corrected by Oct 13, 2025

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3270.113(a)(1) · 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.

While on the playground, staff persons #1 and #2 were unable to name the children in their care group.

Corrected by Oct 3, 2025

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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).

Staff person #1 answered the door, leaving staff person #2 in the classroom with 8 children: 1 infant, 2 young toddlers, 2 older toddlers, and 3 preschool-aged children.

Corrected by Oct 13, 2025

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3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the indoor gross motor space.

Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

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3270.21/3270.119 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Observed compact cribs in the infant classroom with full size crib sheets on the mattresses in lieu of crib sheets intended for a compact crib mattress. The crib sheets, which were too big for the mattress, created access material which creates a potential suffocation hazard.

Corrected by Feb 3, 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 included a state police clearance, a child abuse clearance and an FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current state police clearance was dated 06/24/2024 with the previous clearance dated 02/24/2019. The current child abuse clearance was dated 07/02/2024 with the previous clearance dated 03/02/2019. The current FBI clearance on file was dated 06/28/2024 with the previous clearance dated 02/27/2019.

Corrected by Jan 29, 2025

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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.

The director did not ensure a written evaluation was completed at least once every 12 months of the previous evaluation. The current evaluation for staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 was completed and dated 01/15/2025 with the previous dated 12/11/2023. The file for staff person #9 did not include an evaluation within 12 months of hire (see LIS code sheet); the current evaluation was completed on 08/01/2024 with no previous evaluation on file.

Corrected by Jan 29, 2025

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3270.52/3270.55(a) · 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). The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children.

During naptime, observed staff person #1 supervising a mixed age group of 2 older toddlers and 4 young toddlers in the Iguana's (ones) classroom. During this time, there were 4 toddlers awake being served a snack at the table and 2 children were sleeping on their cots. Naptime ratios no longer apply when children are awake. Ratios for a mixed age group that includes young toddlers is 1:5. Staff person #1 was alone in the classroom for approximately 10 - 15 minutes before a 2nd staff person came into the classroom.

Corrected by Jan 29, 2025

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3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Observed the windows located in the Older Toddler classroom were able to be opened greater than 6".

Corrected by Mar 10, 2025

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3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Observed the "go bag" in the Preschool and Older Toddler/preschool classrooms were on a lower shelf accessible to children.

Corrected by Jan 29, 2025

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3270.75(c)/3270.178 · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

Observed the first aid kit in the vehicle used to transport children did not include tweezers. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.

Corrected by Jan 29, 2025

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3270.101(a)/3270.111(a) · Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use. A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Observed the shelves in the older toddler classroom were turned around, limiting the children's access to the play equipment and materials throughout the day. Staff stated they direct the toys being given to the children to play with throughout the day to reduce the need to clean up after the children finish playing. Observed the children were sitting on the floor looking at books with no other options available to them. It was evident that some of the children were not interested in the books they were provided.

Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

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3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Observed a table with buckets seats for infants/toddlers with seats missing safety straps in the Transitions classroom.

Corrected by Feb 18, 2025

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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).

The file for child #2 and #3 included child service reports with information to the family about the child's growth and development which were not completed at least once every 6 months. The file for child #2 which should have included 3 child service reports since initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet) included 2 child service reports which were not dated. The file for child #3 which should have included 4 child service reports since initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet) included 1 child service report which was not dated and a 2nd child service report dated 01/02/2025.

Corrected by Mar 14, 2025

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3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

The agreement for child #1 did not include the date of the child's admission. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.

Corrected by Jan 29, 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 emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Corrected by Feb 21, 2025

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3270.124(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.

Observed emergency contact information was not present in the indoor gross motor room while a group of preschool age children were eating lunch in the space.

Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

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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.

Observed a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in a conspicuous location in the indoor gross motor space.

Corrected by Feb 19, 2025

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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 health report on file for child #2 and #3 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Corrected by Mar 14, 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 #2 and #8 included a health assessment which was not updated within 24 months of the previous assessment. The current health assessment for staff person #2 was dated 09/20/2024 with the previous dated 03/08/2022. The current health assessment for staff person #8 was dated 09/25/2023 with the previous dated 06/04/2021.

Corrected by Jan 29, 2025

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3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

The director or designated staff person did not ensure a manual test of the fire detection system was completed at least once every 30 days. Test exceeded 30 days during the following months: 03/02/2024 -04/06/20024, 05/04/2024 - 06/08/2024, 08/03/2024 - 09/07/2024, 11/02/2024 - 12/07/2024. The operator was unable to provide documentation of the proof and date of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system; the documentation was not filed with the facility's fire drill logs (62 P.S. § 1016(c)(3),

Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

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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.

Information on how to access the regulations in 3270 electronically with instructions for contacting the central regional child care office is not provided to the parent of each child enrolled.

Corrected by Jan 29, 2025

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3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

The file for staff person #6 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. The file contained documentation of 4.5 hours of training within their first year of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Corrected by Feb 17, 2025

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3270.113(a)/3270.113(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.

Facility self-report the following: On 6/21/24 at approximately 10:40 am, the Older Toddler Classroom was on the toddler playground. Child #1 was in Staff #1's primary care group. The older toddler classroom and teachers left the playground, and child #1 was left in the playground for a period approximately 30 seconds.

Corrected by Jul 5, 2024

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3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children in the older toddler classroom during transition times, i.e, when going to the outdoor playground, the indoor gym and any other time the older toddler classroom leaves their room., is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Facility self-report the following: On 6/21/24 at approximately 10:40 am, the Older Toddler Classroom was on the toddler playground. Child #1 was in Staff #1's primary care group. The older toddler classroom and teachers left the playground, and child #1 was left in the playground for a period approximately 30 seconds.

Corrected by Oct 19, 2024

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3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Facility self-report the following: On 6/21/24 at approximately 10:40 am, the Older Toddler Classroom was on the toddler playground. Child #1 was in Staff #1's primary care group. The older toddler classroom and teachers left the playground, and child #1 was left in the playground for a period approximately 30 seconds.

Corrected by Jul 17, 2024

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

It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #2's first day working with children as a provisional hire was on 5-7-24 and they did not have a child abuse clearance or a criminal history clearance in their file.

Corrected by May 8, 2024

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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.

It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 did not have verification of their education in their file.

Corrected by May 8, 2024

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3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. 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.

It was observed at the time of inspection two staff person's were in the young toddler room with 9 young toddlers. When the certification representative arrived one of the staff members left the classroom to open the door. Leaving one staff person with 9 young toddlers. When the one staff person returned to the classroom, the other staff person left the classroom, walked down the hall into another classroom leaving one staff person with 9 young toddlers for a period of two minutes.

Corrected by Mar 11, 2024

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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.

It was observed at the time of inspection the door to the kitchen was open and the cabinet under the sink, containing cleaning supplie,s was not locked. Children were in the adjacent room eating lunch. A container of sanitizing wipes was open and sitting on a shelf of a lunch cart that was accessible to children in the gross motor play room.

Corrected by Mar 12, 2024

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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.

It was observed at the time of inspection the door to the kitchen, containing a working stove, was open and accessible to children eating lunch in the adjacent room.

Corrected by Mar 11, 2024

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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.

It was observed at the time of inspection a cabinet was open and Lysol and cleaning wipes were on a shelf accessible to children. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION.

Corrected by Feb 1, 2024

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3270.54(b) · At least two facility persons shall be present when children are on an excursion away from the facility. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

It was observed at the time of inspection a school-age child was being walked on an excursion away from the facility to Eisenhower Elementary School escorted by one staff member.

Corrected by Feb 3, 2024

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3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

It was observed at the time of inspection a power strip in the lobby did not have protective receptacle covers.

Corrected by Feb 1, 2024

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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.

It was observed at the time of inspection that a 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 a conspicuous position in the pre-school classroom. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION

Corrected by Feb 1, 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.

An annual emergency drill was not documented and on file at the facility.

Corrected by Feb 10, 2024

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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.

It was observed at the time of inspection, child #1 pushed a gate over and ran out of the pre-k classroom into the gross motor room and the downstairs kitchen out of view staff #1.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2023

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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.

It was observed at the time of inspection the cots in the pre-k room were not labeled.

Corrected by Feb 16, 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.

It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1 was observed caring for children unsupervised in the pre-k classroom and had not completed the required pre-service training requirements. Including pediatric first aid and cpr, required health and safety training topics and National Sex Offender Registry clearance. Staff #2 was observed caring for children unsupervised in the young toddler/infant feeding room and had not completed the required pre-service training requirements. Including pediatric first-aid and cpr and the required health and safety training topics

Corrected by Feb 24, 2023

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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.

It was observed at the time of inspection the refrigerator in the downstairs kitchen area adjacent to the indoor gross motor room, did not have a thermometer. CORRECTED ON SITE

Corrected by Feb 9, 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). 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.

It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1, a provisional hire, was observed caring for children unsupervised in the pre-k classroom and did not a completed National Sex Offender Registry Clearance, It was observed at the time of inspection staff #2, a provisional hire, was observed caring for children unsupervised in the young toddler/infant feeding room and did not a completed National Sex Offender Clearance.

Corrected by Feb 24, 2023

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3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

It was observed at the time of inspection an electrical outlet did not have a protective receptacle cover in the pre-k classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Corrected by Feb 9, 2023

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

It was observed at the time of inspection the hot water at the sink in the young toddler classroom was measured at 121 degrees. The hot water at the sink in the boy's bathroom adjacent to the indoor gross motor room measured at 119 degrees.

Corrected by Feb 20, 2023

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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 young toddler/infant feeding room classroom did not contain scissors. CORRECTED ON SITE

Corrected by Feb 9, 2023

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

It was observed at the time of inspection, the door identified as an emergency exit and the only point of egress in the basement level of the building was locked. A key was not present or available. A door identified as an emergency exit in the young toddler classroom was obstructed by a toy. The door did not close properly so it was blocked.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2023

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3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

It was observed at the time of inspection the infant changing table in the young toddler and infant classroom had debris, hair and a label. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Corrected by Feb 9, 2023

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3270.113(a)(1) · 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.

It was observed at the time of inspection that staff in the older toddler classroom were not assigned responsibility for supervision of specific children. It was observed at the time of inspection child #1 pushed a gate over in the pre-k classroom and ran into the gross moror room and the downstairs kitchen out of view of staff #1.

Corrected by Feb 20, 2023

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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.

It was observed at the time of inspection staff #4 did not wash a child's hands after changing their diaper. Staff did wash their hands after being prompted by the certification representative completing the inspection.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2023

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3270.166(5) · An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed.

It was observed at the time of inspection child #2, age 5 months, was being bottle fed by staff #5, while laying on the floor, propped up by a boppy pillow in the infant classroom.

Corrected by Feb 13, 2023

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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.

It was observed at the time of inspection staff #3 record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by Feb 20, 2023

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3270.14 · 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.

It was observed at the time of inspection the facility did not have a continuity of care plan.

Corrected by Nov 22, 2022

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3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

It was observed at the time of inspection a first-aid kit was not in the pre-school room and the art room.

Corrected by Nov 22, 2022

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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.

It was observed at the time of inspection a sign on which this requirement is written was not posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink at the toddler room sink.

Corrected by Nov 22, 2022

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3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

It was observed at the time of inspection the infant/toddler feeding table seats did not have straps, a metal junction box on the floor of the indoor play room had sharp edges, nails were loose and exposed on wood covering a fuse box in the indoor play space, a closet door was open that had an electric box in the pre-school room, a cracked plastic bin with pinch points and sharp edges was in the pre-school room, a door leading to a stairwell was unlocked in the hallway, a wire was hanging in the infant classroom and cables were hanging in the young toddler classroom.

Corrected by Nov 22, 2022

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3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

It was observed at the time of inspection the young toddler feeding table's chairs did not have straps as required by the manufacturer.

Corrected by Nov 22, 2022

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3270.134(c) · Paper towels may be used as towels and washcloths. Paper towels shall be discarded after each use.

It was observed at the time of inspection, the sink in the young toddler classroom did not have paper towels.

Corrected by Nov 22, 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.

It was observed at the time of inspection the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by Nov 22, 2022

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