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Up With Kids Childcare Center
112 W Pike St, Canonsburg PA 15317 · License #CER-00252537 · Child Care Center
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- 112 W Pike St, Canonsburg PA 15317 · Directions
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Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 88 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for Staff #1 contained an NSOR Certificate dated 1.10.20, and none thereafter, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement The file for Staff #2 contained an NSOR Certificate dated 1.10.20, and none thereafter, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #3 contained an NSOR Certificate dated 10.22.20, and none thereafter, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #4 contained an NSOR Certificate dated 1.10.20, and none thereafter, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #5 contained an NSOR Certificate dated 1.16.20, and none thereafter, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.
Corrected by Feb 24, 2026
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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.
The boys' restroom, on the top floor, did not contain a handwashing sign at a urinal.
Corrected by Feb 24, 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 room G-05, a plastic, sliding drawer which held various toys, was cracked, not in good repair, and contained sharp edges. In room G-02, the middle section of the seat of a baby bouncer, which was made of material, was ripped and not in good repair. In room 202, a blue and white toy pet carrier contained cracked plastic which was not in good repair and contained sharp edges.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
- 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.
Fire System testing was conducted on 12.15.25 and 1.15.26, which was 31 days between tests, exceeding the 30-day test requirement.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
- Violation
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 parent letter did not include the facility's emergency plan for accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down; and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Mar 13, 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 record for staff #2 included a current state police clearance dated 9/4/2024, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance on 6/17/2019; a current child abuse clearance dated 9/13/2024, which was more than 60 months flowing the date of their previous clearance dated 6/24/2019; and a current FBI clearance dated 9/6/2024, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous clearance dated 6/22/2019.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2025
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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.
The following cleaning materials and other toxic materials were labeled keep out of the reach of children and observed in areas accessible to children in care: A Swiffer Jet Mop containing cleaning fluid was leaning against the wall in room 204 and an open container of ice melt was sitting on the floor inside the entrance to the facility.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
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3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
Trash that appeared to have been contaminated by human secretions was contained in an open receptacle in the hallway outside of the bathroom.
Corrected by Mar 12, 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.
All windows in the classrooms and the hallway on the 2nd floor were accessible to children and they were not constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
A first-aid kit was observed in an unlocked storage container in the outdoor play space, accessible to children in care.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2025
- 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 room G-05 lacked adhesive bandages.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.92(a) · Portable space heaters are not permitted.
A portable space heater was observed in the director's office.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
- Violation
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 room G-05.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The initial agreement for child #4 was not signed by the parent.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2025
- Violation
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 Ages and Stages screening tool was used to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development, which is not accepted.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
The facility retained the original agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6.
Corrected by Mar 12, 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 record for child #3, who is a preschool child, contained a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health report.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2025
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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.
The record for staff #1 did not include two, written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
A fire drill was not conducted at least once every 60 days between 10/17 to 12/17/2024.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
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3270.94(a)(2) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at different times of the day or night, or both, if applicable.
Fire drills were not conducted at different times of the day.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
- 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.
The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days between 3/14 to 4/16/2024 and 4/16 to 6/15/2024.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2025
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3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
There were 2 uncovered outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in room 100.
Corrected by Feb 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for staff #2 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 1/24/20, that was not obtained prior the first day of employment.
- 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 file for staff # 1 lacked a written evaluation.
Corrected by Feb 8, 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.
There was a ripped carpet creating a tripping hazard in room G-5. There was a cracked light switch cover in the indoor gross motor room. There was rubber base board pulling off the wall in room 100 in room 202 and on the hallway by room 202. The bottom of the door in room 100 was damaged and had exposed splinters.
Corrected by Feb 14, 2024
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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There was peeling paint on the blue wall on back of the room in room 100. There was damaged plaster by the window in room 102.
Corrected by Feb 6, 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 broken red and green toy track in room G-5. There was a blue cracked bin in room 100. There was a blue cracked bin in room 102 There was a cracked clear bin with a cracked gray lid in room 202. There were 2 cracked clear bins in room 204. There were 2 clear cracked bins in room 207.
Corrected by Feb 6, 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.
There were 4 mats that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides in room. 100.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.108(c) · Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.
There were Styrofoam plates in room G-5.
Corrected by Feb 6, 2024
- Violation
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 #1,3,5,6 and 8 contained a current Child Service Report that was conducted more than 6 months apart.
Corrected by Feb 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The file for child # 2 and 9 lacked the home addresses and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Feb 14, 2024
- Violation
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 children # 2 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Feb 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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 files for child # 1 and 4 contained an emergency contact form and an agreement form that were not reviewed within six months period.
Corrected by Feb 6, 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 # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 4/6/23. The report was obtained after 12 months the prior report was dated 3/17/23. The file for child # 6 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 1/17/24. The report was obtained after 12 months the prior report was dated 10/27/22. The file for child # 8 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 11/10/233. The report was obtained after 12 months the prior report was dated 8/10/22.
Corrected by Feb 6, 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 12/7/23. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 11/19/21.
Corrected by Feb 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.161(c) · Food that has been previously served to a person or returned from a table shall be discarded.
There was a bottle with milk that was not discarded in the infant room.
Corrected by Feb 6, 2024
- 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 file for child # 2 an infant contained a current health report dated 12/2023, that was obtained after 60 days. The file for child # 2 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 12/14/23, that was obtained after 60 days.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The file for Staff #1, contained the 1-hr, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 certificate dated 4/2/23. The update was required to be completed by 12/30/22, per Announcement C-22-06. The file for Staff #2, contained the 1-hr, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 certificate dated 3/7/23. The update was required to be completed by 12/30/22, per Announcement C-22-06. The file for Staff #4, contained the 1-hr, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 certificate dated 3/3/23. The update was required to be completed by 12/30/22, per Announcement C-22-06.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a) · **The legal entity must arrange for and complete, Supervision Technical Assistance from their Early Learning Resource Center. The TA should include guidance on identifying and eliminating supervision blind spots in the child care and gross motor spaces.
**Per staff statements, on 5/26/23, staff were unable to see, hear, asses and direct a group of four preschool-aged children who had gathered under the playground equipment for several minutes.
Corrected by May 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a) · ***The legal entity must create a written active supervision policy statement that includes the following regulations: 3290.4 (definition of supervise), and 3290.113 (Supervision of children). 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 facility's staff handbook.
***Per staff statements, on 5/26/23, staff were unable to see, hear, asses and direct a group of four preschool-aged children who had gathered under the playground equipment for several minutes.
Corrected by Sep 7, 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. Children must be supervised at all times.
*Per staff statements, on 5/26/23, staff were unable to see, hear, asses and direct a group of four preschool-aged children who had gathered under the playground equipment for several minutes.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months between trainings: 6/11/15-7/2/20.
Corrected by Jul 2, 2020
- 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 emergency plan for the facility did not include requirements for continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster).
Corrected by Apr 7, 2023
- 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 files for Staff Persons #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11 and 12 did not include documentation of training in the 1-hour Health and Safety Update. The prescribed time frame for completion was 12/30/22.
Corrected by Mar 29, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The initial emergency plan training in the file for Staff Person #7 (1/31/23) was more than 90 days after the staff person's start date (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The most recent annual fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #5 exceeded one year between trainings: 11/1/21-1/5/23. The first annual fire safety training in the file for Staff Person #10 (1/5/23) was more than one year after the Staff Person's start date (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by Jan 5, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #11 must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #11 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #11, staff person #11 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #11 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.
Corrected by Apr 5, 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. Facility Person #7 may not work at the facility.
The disclosure statements in the files for Staff Persons #7, 8, 9, 12 and 14 were on an outdated form that was no longer valid when staff were hired. The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #13 is on a volunteer form. The most recent Child Abuse clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between clearances: 6/16/15-8/28/20. The file for Staff Person #7, who has been working for more than 45 days (See LIS Code Sheet) did not contain an NSOR Certificate.
Corrected by Feb 22, 2023
- 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 evaluations in the files for Staff Persons #5, 6 and 11 exceeded one year between written evaluations. Staff Person #5: 6/18/20-7/20/22 Staff Person #6: 7/19/21-1/19/23 Staff Person #11: 11/28/20-1/3/23. The file for Staff Person #10 did not have documentation of a written evaluation for the past 12 months (1/25/22).
Corrected by Feb 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.62(b) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child.
On the day of the inspection, Cert Rep observed 24 Preschool children playing in the gross motor room, which has a maximum capacity of 20.
Corrected by Feb 23, 2023
- 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.
Observed by the window in Room 204, wall heater cover was separating from the wall, which creates a potential pinch hazard.
Corrected by Mar 4, 2023
- 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 second floor boy's restroom lacked a handwashing sign above one urinal and one toilet. The second floor girl's restroom lacked a handwashing sign above two of the toilets.
Corrected by Feb 23, 2023
- 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 in the file for Child #4 did not include information on the child's special needs.
Corrected by Feb 23, 2023
- 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 most recent immunization records in the files for Child #2, 3 and 4 did not include documentation of a flu shot conducted within the past year or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2023
- 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.
The diaper disposal receptacles in the infant and toddler rooms were Diaper Genies, which are not approved by the department as a hands-free can.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The health assessment in the file for Staff Person #7 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2023
- 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 first parental updates for the emergency contact form and fee agreement in the file for Child #1 were dated more than 6 months after the child's start date.
Corrected by Feb 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility did not have documentation that an emergency drill had been conducted for the most recent year: 12/19/21-12/19/22.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2023
- 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.
The facility was not documenting fire system checks conducted a minimum of every thirty days.
Corrected by Feb 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 12/1/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training topics 1-9.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2022
- 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, Staff #1 placed Child #1 in the church nursery room, which is not a measured child care space. The child was unattended, with the door locked for approximately 10-15 minutes at a time on several occasions to allow the child to calm down. Staff #1 also placed Child # 2 unattended, in the nursery room for redirection at times.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
*Per staff statements, Staff #1 placed Child #1 in the church nursery room, which is not a measured child care space. The child was unattended, with the door locked for approximately 10-15 at a time on several occasions to allow the child to calm down. Staff #1 also placed Child # 2 unattended, in the nursery room for redirection at times.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(e) · ** The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of in person training from the ELRC, regarding the managing of challenging behaviors in children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. All facility staff should complete the training within 60 days.
**Per staff statements, Staff #1 placed Child #1 in the church nursery room, which is not a measured child care space. The child was unattended, with the door locked for approximately 10-15 at a time on several occasions to allow the child to calm down. Staff #1 also placed Child # 2 unattended, in the nursery room for redirection at times.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2022
- 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. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
Per staff statements, the Preschool room was left out of ratio on several occasions when staff #1 left the 2nd preschool staff in the room to take one child into the hall or another room. The room would be out of ratio for 3-15 minutes at a time.
Corrected by Jul 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.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 #5 contained consecutive fire safety trainings dated more than 12 months apart.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2022
- 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. Staff #2 must be supervised for a period of 30 days or until disposition is obtained. Staff #2 must be removed from the facility if after 30 days the disposition is not obtained.
The file for Staff #2 contained an FBI clearance containing a charge which lacked a disposition. The file for Staff #4 contained a child abuse and NSOR clearance dated after the first day of employment.
Corrected by Mar 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).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 #2 and #5 contained documentation of mandated child abuse reporter training completed more than 90 days after the first days of employment.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file for Staff #2, designated as an AGS, contained documentation of 2 years of experience with children yet lacked a high school diploma or GED.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2022
- Violation
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.
A spray bottle reported to contain toxic cleaning solution was observed to be unlabeled, hanging on the top of the stall in the boys' bathroom upstairs.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
- 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 gross motor room was observed to lack sterile gauze.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
- 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.
Animal feces were observed on the ground of both playgrounds.
Corrected by Feb 21, 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.
Handwashing signs were not posted at the urinal in the boys' bathroom upstairs, nor at 1 sink in the boys' bathroom upstairs.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
- Violation
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 School-Age Room.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
- 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 #4 contained a most recent health report dated more than 12 months ago.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
- Violation
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 #5 contained a health report which 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 Mar 4, 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 #1, #2 and #3 contained records of immunization history which lacked current influenza vaccinations.
Corrected by Mar 4, 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 #6 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 24 months apart.
Corrected by Mar 10, 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 #2 and #4 contained documentation of certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation dated more than 90 days after the first days of employment.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(h)/3270.192(2)(iii) · All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f). 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 contained documentation of health and safety training numbers 1 - 9, as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f), which was dated more than 90 days after hire. The file for Staff #5 lacked documentation of health and safety training numbers 1 - 9, as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f).
Corrected by Mar 24, 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.
The proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system was not available at the time of inspection.
Corrected by Mar 4, 2022
- 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.
The posted regulations were observed not to be current.
Corrected by Mar 29, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 18, 2026 inspection noted: “The file for Staff #1 contained an NSOR Certificate dated 1.10.20, and none thereafter, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement The file for Staff #2 co…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 28, 2025 inspection noted: “The parent letter did not include the facility's emergency plan for accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down; and accommodations for infants, t…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 6, 2024 inspection noted: “There were 2 uncovered outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in room 100.” — what has changed since then?
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