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Primrose School Of Peters Township
164 Waterdam Rd, Canonsburg PA 15317 · License #CER-00252405 · Child Care Center
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Does not accept Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 189 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
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 two most recent Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Trainings for Staff Person #3 were dated more than 24 months apart (1/21/2023 - 2/13/2025). (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected by Jan 23, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The last two Mandated Reporter Trainings for Staff Person #1 were dated more than 60 months apart (8/19/2019 - 6/7/2025). (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The file for Staff Person #2 contained PA State Police Clearances that were dated more than 60 months apart (6/11/2020 - 7/8/2025). (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected by Jan 23, 2026
- Violation
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 most recent staff evaluation on file for Staff Person #2 was dated more than 12 months ago (11/20/2024). (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- Violation
3270.66(e) · Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.
In the Pre-K 1 room, a cabinet in the rear of the room contained two cans of Xtra Care Shave Cream and eight Dab-o-Ink Bingo daubers, all of which were marked "Keep Out of Reach of Children." Staff indicated that these items were used for arts and crafts activities with the children.
Corrected by Jan 23, 2026
- Violation
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 Toddler 2 room did not contain soap.
Corrected by Jan 23, 2026
- Violation
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.
In the Toddler 1 room, a play sink and stove located under the window was found not to be in good repair. Specifically, a long piece of the set separating the sink side from the stove side was loose, creating a potential hazard to children.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
- Violation
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 Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 did not include information on the child's special needs; specifically, the portion of the form was not completed by the parent. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
- Violation
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, a pre-school aged child, included a recent Health Report which was more than 12 months old (dated 11/12/2024). (SEE LIST CODE SHEET)
Corrected by Feb 8, 2026
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The current health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 does not indicate that the staff person was examined for communicable disease.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
- Violation
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.
The Financial Agreements and Emergency Contact Forms for Child #2 and Child #3 were dated more than six months apart. For both children, the updates were dated 2/21/2025 and 9/1/2025. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected by Jan 23, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for Child #4, a Young Toddler, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 6 months.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
- Violation
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 most recent Child Abuse Clearances in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months between clearances.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2025
- Violation
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The files for Staff Person #7 and #8 contained foreign degrees which had not been transcribed/evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).
Corrected by Mar 31, 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 most recent written evaluations in the files for #1, 3 and 5 exceeded 12 months between evaluations. The files for Staff Person #2 and 6 did not contain documentation of a written evaluation conducted within the past 12 months.
Corrected by Feb 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.82(e) · Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps.
The sink in the Infant #2 Room, which is currently being used by younger toddlers who can stand on their own, was not a proper height, nor was it easily approachable by means of a platform or steps.
Corrected by Feb 4, 2025
- Violation
3270.119 · 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.
On 1/7/25, observed Child #1 sleeping in a bouncer in the Infant #1 Room.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
- Violation
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 most recent health reports in the file for Child #7, a Preschool Child, exceeded 12 months between reports. The file for Child #3, an Older Toddler, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
- Violation
3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
Observed alcohol pads, which did not identify the name of the child for whom the medication was intended, in the first aid kits in the Infant #1 and Early Preschool #2 Rooms.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2025
- Violation
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.
The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The initial health assessment/TB Screening in the file for Staff Person #4 was conducted more than one year prior to the staff person's first day working in child care and is not valid (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
- Violation
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.
The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1, who has been enrolled for more than 6 months, has not been updated by the parent. The first parent update for the emergency contact form in the file for Child #2 was more than 6 months after the child's first day in care. The most recent parent updates for the emergency contact form in the file for Child #5 exceeded 6 months between updates. The most recent parent updates for the emergency contact forms and fee agreements in the files for Child #3, 6, 7 and 8 exceeded 6 months between updates.
Corrected by Jan 24, 2025
- Violation
3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Based on staff interviews, the most recent director is no longer employed by the facility and the facility has been without a director since approximately 4/5/24.
Corrected by May 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.51 · ** The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity shall monitor ratio in all childcare spaces and outdoor play spaces 3 times a week for a period of 3 months. The ratio checks will be documented. The documentation will include the date, time, staff person(s) present, number of children and age of children. The document shall be maintained on file at the facility for review by Certification Representative.
** Based on interviews at the facility, on 4/10/24, staff #1 was scheduled to be done at 3:45PM. At approximately 4:00 PM, staff #1 took her 7 preschool age children out to staff #2, who was on the playground with 8 preschool age children. Staff #1 provided staff #2 with her identification cards so that she could supervise those children and then she left. This left staff #2 alone with 15 PS age children for approximately 20 minutes. On 4/11/24, it was observed that code orange was called 2 times over the facility intercom. Based on interviews at the facility, code orange notifies administration that the room is over ratio. On 4/11/24, at approximately 10:15 AM, Staff #2 was alone with 11 PS age children for approximately five minutes. On 4/11/24, at approximately 8:30 AM, staff #1 was alone with 12 PS age children for approximately 15 minutes.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.51 · * 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.
* Based on interviews at the facility, on 4/10/24, staff #1 was scheduled to be done at 3:45PM. At approximately 4:00 PM, staff #1 took her 7 preschool age children out to staff #2, who was on the playground with 8 preschool age children. Staff #1 provided staff #2 with her identification cards so that she could supervise those children and then she left. This left staff #2 alone with 15 PS age children for approximately 20 minutes. On 4/11/24, it was observed that code orange was called 2 times over the facility intercom. Based on interviews at the facility, code orange notifies administration that the room is over ratio. On 4/11/24, at approximately 10:15 AM, Staff #2 was alone with 11 PS age children for approximately five minutes. On 4/11/24, at approximately 8:30 AM, staff #1 was alone with 12 PS age children for approximately 15 minutes.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.51 · *** The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The Legal Entity will arrange for all staff and legal entity representatives to attend a minimum of 2 hours of online training on ratio. The training will be submitted to the regional office for approval prior to attendance. Proof of training will be submitted upon completion.
*** Based on interviews at the facility, on 4/10/24, staff #1 was scheduled to be done at 3:45PM. At approximately 4:00 PM, staff #1 took her 7 preschool age children out to staff #2, who was on the playground with 8 preschool age children. Staff #1 provided staff #2 with her identification cards so that she could supervise those children and then she left. This left staff #2 alone with 15 PS age children for approximately 20 minutes. On 4/11/24, it was observed that code orange was called 2 times over the facility intercom. Based on interviews at the facility, code orange notifies administration that the room is over ratio. On 4/11/24, at approximately 10:15 AM, Staff #2 was alone with 11 PS age children for approximately five minutes. On 4/11/24, at approximately 8:30 AM, staff #1 was alone with 12 PS age children for approximately 15 minutes.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Based on interviews with staff, staff have been instructed that the children may not get off their mats during naptime to use the restroom and some of the children have wet their pants.
Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.61(h)(1)(i) · The capacity established for an indoor space may be exceeded at naptime, when toddler or preschool children are resting on rest equipment. The capacity of the space is determined by the requirement for placement of rest equipment described at § 3270.106(f).
Based on staff interviews and observation of the preschool room, there are times that the preschool room which has a capacity of 19 is used for nap time and 20 cots have been in use in the room. The placement of the rest equipment does not allow for 2 feet of space on 3 sides as described at 3270.106(f).
Corrected by Jun 24, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
One of the toilets in the EPS 1 room is not flushing.
Corrected by Jun 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
On 4/11/24, observed 5 cots in the Toddler 1 room which were in use and did not have 2 feet of space on three sides.
Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.111(c) · Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.
Based on staff interviews, the staff in the preschool room have been instructed to require the children to remain on their mats for 3 1/2 hours, even though they were finished with their naps so as to maintain compliance with nap ratios.
Corrected by Jun 5, 2024
- Violation
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 file for staff #1 lacked the one-hour updated health and safety training course, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by the deadline of 12/30/22.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
- Violation
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.
The rubber wall baseboard on the Early Learning PS 2 room was pulled off by the bathroom wall.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
There was urine in the boy's bathroom toilet in the Pre- K 1 room. There was toilet paper on the floor in the girl's bathroom in the Pre -K 1 room.
Corrected by Jan 11, 2024
- Violation
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.
There was a cracked bin and a cracked toy cup in the PS 1 room. There was a red cracked bin in the Infant 2 room. There was a clear cracked bin in the Toddler 1 room.
Corrected by Jan 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
There was a highchair with missing straps in the infant 1 room.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
- Violation
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 # 3 a preschooler lacked an updated Health Report. The previous report is dated. 9/9/22. The file for child # 5 a preschooler lacked an updated Health Report. The previous report is dated. 9/1/22.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(1) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.
The Solus Cortel medication for child #7 lacked the original container.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
The EPI Pen for child # 6 was expired. The medication expiration date was 12/22/23.
Corrected by Jan 11, 2024
- Violation
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.
Staff # 3 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until she was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2024
- Violation
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 #2 contained a current health assessment dated 8/17/23. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 5/21/21.
Corrected by Jan 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)(3) · 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 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 must be dismissed from care by close of business 1/11/23and may only return to care when the immunization records are provided or when a parent provides a written, signed and dated exemption letter.
The file for child # 1contained a current health report that was obtained after 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The child start date was 5/10/23 and the health report was dated 7/14/23. The file for child # 2 a preschooler lacked initial health report. The child has been in care longer than 60 days. start date 5/8/23. The file for child # 4 contained a current health report that was obtained after 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The child start date was 6/20/23 and the health report was dated 10/31/23.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
- Violation
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.
The emergency contact form for child #1 was not present in the Pathway room where the child was receiving care.
Corrected by Jan 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.51 · 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.
Per staff statements, on 6/23/23, Child #1 was unintentionally left alone, asleep in a crib in Infant Room I for approximately 15 minutes at the end of the day when the staff in the room transitioned to Infant Room II.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
- Violation
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.
Per staff statements, on 6/23/23, Child #1 was unintentionally left alone, asleep in a crib in Infant Room I for approximately 15 minutes at the end of the day when the staff in the room transitioned to Infant Room II.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
- Violation
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.
Per staff statements, on 6/23/23, Child #1 was unintentionally left alone, asleep in a crib in Infant Room I for approximately 15 minutes at the end of the day when the staff in the room transitioned to Infant Room II.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
- Violation
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. The legal entity must create a written, active supervision policy statement that includes the following regulations: 3270.4 (definition of supervision), 3270.113 (Supervision of children). The policy should include the expectation and use of the child identification key cards, used at the facility. The policy must be approved by DHS. Each staff must review and sign the supervision policy and a copy of the policy shall be included in the child and staff handbooks.
*Per staff statements, on 6/23/23, Child #1 was unintentionally left alone, asleep in a crib in Infant Room I for approximately 15 minutes at the end of the day when the staff in the room transitioned to Infant Room II.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
- Violation
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. The legal entity must create and implement a visual indicator to identify cribs that contain a napping child. The visual indicator must be approved by DHS.
**Per staff statements, on 6/23/23, Child #1 was unintentionally left alone, asleep in a crib in Infant Room I for approximately 15 minutes at the end of the day when the staff in the room transitioned to Infant Room II.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
An Epinephrine Injection Pen, for a child in the Infant 2 Room, expired on 12/22.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2023
- Violation
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.
The two most recent Health Assessments in the file for Staff #1 exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2023
- Violation
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.
Based on a conversation with the provider, information was not provided to parents of each enrolled child, on how to access the regulations electronically.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2023
- Violation
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 files for Staff #6 and #10 lacked NSOR applications and contained NSOR clearances dated after the first day of employment in child care positions.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
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.
The boys' toilet in the PK 1 Room was observed to lack a handwashing sign.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
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.
During assessment of supervision and ratio in the PK 2 Room at 11:10 AM on 2/9/22, Staff #5 named 8 PS and Staff #12 named 6 PS. There were 15 children in the room at this time. When asked to name their groups again, Staff #5 named 9 PS and Staff #12 named 5 PS. Again, there were still 15 children in the room at this time.
Corrected by Feb 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The files for Child #5 and #7 contained emergency contact forms which lacked the work telephone numbers for the enrolling parents.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler
The file for Child #5 contained consecutive health reports dated more than 6 months apart.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
- Violation
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 files for Child #2 and #3 contained records of immunization history which lacked current influenza vaccinations.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2022
- Violation
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.
During described and observed diaper changes in the Infant, Tod 1 and Tod 2 Rooms, staff left the soiled diaper on the changer until completing the diaper change.
Corrected by Feb 21, 2022
- Violation
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 #1 and #9 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart.
Corrected by Feb 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(1) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.
The file for Staff #11 contained a health assessment which lacked an indication that a physical examination was conducted.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) · 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. Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.
The file for Child #1and #4 contained consecutive updates to the emergency contact form which were dated more than 6 months apart.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2022
- Violation
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 observed emergency plan lacked accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The files for Staff #3, #4 ,#7 and #8 contained documentation of certification in first-aid and CPR which were not listed as pediatric. The file for Staff #5 contained documentation of certification in CPR which was not listed as pediatric and lacked documentation of certification in pediatric first-aid.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2022
- Violation
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 of fire detection system testing contained dates of testing more than 30 days apart.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.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 #3 contained 7 of the 12 required training hours between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2022
- Violation
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 files for Child #1 and #6 contained initial health reports dated more than 60 days after the enrollment date.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Notification of the location of the facility and program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.to local traffic safety authorities was not available at the time of inspection.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
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.
During assessment of ratio and supervision on 1/10/22 at 9:00 AM in the Early PS Room, Staff #1 named 5 OT and Staff #2 named 4 OT. There were 10 children in the room at this time. When asked to re-name their supervisory groups, Staff #1 and #2 named the same children. When asked who was responsible for the unnamed child, staff realized who was missed and Staff #2 claimed that child in her group.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1-- 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.
Staff #1, a provisional hire whose file lacked a completed FBI and NSOR clearance, was observed working with children unsupervised on 12/17/21.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jan 23, 2026 inspection noted: “The two most recent Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Trainings for Staff Person #3 were dated more than 24 months apart (1/21/2023 - 2/13/2025). (SEE LIS C…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 7, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for Child #4, a Young Toddler, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 6 months.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 11, 2024 inspection noted: “Based on staff interviews, the most recent director is no longer employed by the facility and the facility has been without a director since approximately 4/5/2…” — what has changed since then?
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