3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

At the time of the inspection, in Room D (Older Toddler B), cheese and yogurt were observed inside children's lunchboxes in their cubbies. These are required to be refrigerated.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2026

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

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. Announcement C-22-03: Updates to Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment Requirements states To maintain compliance with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi), in addition to the training requirements, child care providers must have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The policy must include, but is not limited to: · Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; · Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and · Address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a policy that addresses the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2026

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. Facility Person #3 may not work in a childcare position with direct contact or routine interaction with children until the child abuse clearance is received and on file at the facility.

At the time of the inspection, facility person #3 had a Child Abuse clearance that was of volunteer status and not employment. Facility person #3 did not update the PA State Police clearance every 60 months, as required. This is evidenced by the current PA State Police clearance on file dated 10/29/25 and the previous PA State Police clearance dated 6/23/20. Staff person #9 did not update their Child Abuse clearance every 60 months, as required. This is evidenced by the current Child Abuse clearance on file dated 10/16/25 and the previous Child Abuse clearance dated 10/14/20. Staff person #25 did not receive the NJ Child Abuse clearance at initial employment. It was not received until 9/25/25. Facility person #3, staff person #9 and staff #25 have had direct contact and routine interaction with children.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2026

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

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

At the time of the inspection, in Room H (Preschool), protective receptacle covers were missing from the outlet power strip located by the adjoining classroom door.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2026

Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

At the time of the inspection the first aid kit in Room F (Young Toddler A) was missing tweezers and scissors. The first aid kit in Room H (Preschool) was missing tape.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026

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

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.

At the time of the inspection, in Room D (Older Toddler B) and Room I (Preschool A), there was a rip in the changing table pad exposing the inside foam. A rest mat was observed torn with the inside foam exposed in Room D (Older Toddler B).

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026

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

3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

At the time of the inspection, the agreement on file for child #1 - child #10 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

At the time of the inspection, the health report on file for child #8 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2026

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

3270.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

At the time of the inspection in Room D (Older Toddler B), a bag belonging to staff person #6 was observed on a table which was accessible to children. The bag was open and inside there was a bottle of ibuprofen.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2026

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

3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff person #10 must take 5 hours of professional development to fulfill requirement for training year 12/2024-12/2025. Hours used to fulfill training year 12/2024-12/2025 may not be used to fulfill current training year.

At the time of the inspection, staff person #10 only had 7 clock hours of childcare training on file during the 12/2024-12/2025 training period.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. Tiered LIS: 1.) A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. This portion of the plan requires an immediate correction date. 2.) The legal entity must develop a written supervision policy and procedure to be implemented in the facility. The written policy must address expected appropriate interactions of staff with children. The policy must include the procedures and protocols for staff to follow when they are feeling stressed in the classroom so that children are never handled roughly or singled out. The updated policies must also include procedures for staff who observe another staff person violating 3270.113, including appropriate reporting measures. The legal entity will submit the policy/procedures to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, all existing staff and new hires must be trained on the approved policies and procedures, and it must be documented at the facility. This date of correction will be when all requirements for this portion of the plan will have been met.

During an incident on 11/21/25, staff person #1 was observed to have smacked the hand of child #1 while in the gym for "not listening" by other staff members. The facility self-reported this incident, and Staff person #1 is no longer employed at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 25, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

At the time of the investigation on 5/28/25, staff person #1 stated that on 5/20/25 child #1 was secured in the multi-seat buggy. Child #1 put her hand into the door jamb and another child closed the door, causing her pinky to become pinched and an injury occurring.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

At the time of the inspection, the last documented manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was 5/14/25 and the previous monthly monitoring date of 3/15/25. This timeframe reflects a period of more than the 30-day requirement for manually monitoring the fire detection system.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

During the renewal inspection, a bus used by the facility to provide transportation for school age children during the summer was not inspected annually by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). The Director acknowledged that this bus is used in the summer for transportation to and from the pool as well as field trips.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

At the time of the inspection, staff person #19 and staff person #26 did not complete health and safety training within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the date of training 11/19/23 and 11/9/23, respectively (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #25 did not complete Pediatric First Aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the training date of 10/16/24 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

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

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.

At the time of the inspection, staff person #14 did not receive a Child Abuse clearance for employment purposes until 9/18/24 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

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

3270.66(a)/3270.68(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Cigarettes, pipes or cigars may not be smoked in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area when children are in care or when food is being prepared.

At the time of the inspection, staff person #15's file was reviewed. Based on a written warning dated 10/4/24, staff person #15 was observed by other staff members using a vape in the classroom around students. Another written warning dated 12/11/24 was observed for staff person #15. This warning states that staff person #15 had a vape in her pocket, which fell out onto the floor of her classroom without her noticing. A student then picked up the vape and was playing with it. The information was confirmed by the Director who issued the written warnings.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

At the time of the inspection, there were aloe plants which were accessible to children in both the Castle Pre-K and in Preschool room 126B.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

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

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

During the inspection, there was a door in the hallway of the Preschool A classroom that led to the outside. The hallway and the door were obstructed by a bulletin board paper rack. There was a shelf that was placed in front of a door room 128. Both of these doors were exits from the facility, served as a means of egress and were obstructed.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.108(c) · Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.

At the time of the inspection, Styrofoam cups were observed in the PS Room 136 class. The staff in the room acknowledged that children had previously used the cups for drinking water.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

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

3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

At the time of the inspection, child service reports for children #2-6 were not updated every 6 months as required. This is evidenced by the last child service report dated May 2024. Child #7's current child service report is dated 1/6/25 with the previous dated 1/29/24. There is no previous child service report on file for child #8 prior to the one on file dated 1/6/25. Child #9 and child #10 do not have any child service reports on file. All of these children have been enrolled at the facility for more than 6 months. The Director acknowledged that they were completing these only on an annual basis and not every 6 months (see LIS code sheet for date of enrollment).

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the enrolling parent's work address.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

At the time of the inspection, child #4's health assessment did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

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

3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

At the time of the inspection, there was no written parental consent for the AVI-Q that was present at the facility for child #11.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

At the time of the inspection, staff person #21's health assessment was not dated. The TB screening on file was dated 1/18/24, which was after the initial service in the child care facility (See LIS code sheet for date of hire).

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

At the time of the inspection, the health assessment dated 1/10/25 for staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Staff person #5 only had a CDL health assessment on file and not a staff health assessment that includes 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 childcare. Staff person #21's health assessment did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

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

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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #6 and staff person #9 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 person(s) available to supervise staff person #6 and staff person #9, staff person #6 and staff person #9 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #6 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #6 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PQAS approved Pediatric First AID/CPR, Health and safety training and mandated reporter training. Staff person #9 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #9 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PQAS approved Pediatric First AID/CPR.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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. The legal entity must develop or update their written supervision policies and procedures to be implemented in the facility. The written policy must ensure that each child is seen, heard, assessed and able to be directed at all times. The policy must include how the facility will ensure appropriate supervision during transition times and while in the outdoor play area. The policy must also include a plan for each staff to be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children, including the requirement that the staff person know the names and whereabouts of the children in his/her assigned group and be physically present with the children in his/her group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. These supervision policies and procedures must also include an additional tangible supervision check (e.g. supervision cards, supervision lists, or another approved method) as an as an added measure beyond the already-in-place Procare system, to ensure appropriate supervision during transition to and from the playground. Both the updated supervision policies and new supervision procedure must be submitted to the Northeast Regional Office for approval prior to implementation. Once approved by the Department, the director will ensure that all current employees and any new hires are trained on the policies and procedures and it must be documented in their files.

The facility self-reported a lapse in supervision on the playground that occurred back on October 6, 2023.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -9) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #7 will have until 8/9/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #7 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 #7, staff person #7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #7 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

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 and staff person #9 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the NSOR certificate is obtained.

Staff person #7 and staff person #9 do not have a completed NSOR on file and did not apply for the NSOR until 7/24/24 which was not at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #9 did not apply for the PA State Police clearance, Child Abuse clearance and FBI clearance until 6/10/24, which was not at initial hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

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

3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Staff person #5, the lifeguard, did not have a health assessment or TB screening at initial employment (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #7 does not have a health assessment on file.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Staff person #6 only had a CDL health assessment on file and not a staff health assessment that includes 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 childcare.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

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

3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Staff person #5, the lifeguard, does not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #18 will have until 4/30/24 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #18 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 person(s) available to supervise staff person #18, staff person #18 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #18 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/14/19.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

The fire drill log showed a current fire drill conducted on 3/5/24 with a previous drill date of 12/5/23. This timeframe reflects longer than the required 60 days for conducting fire drills.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

There are two nap mats which are being used in the Preschool B room which are not labeled for the use of a specific child,

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

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

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 is a water-stained ceiling tile in the Young Infant room.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

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

3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7 do not have a child service or other approved assessment on file.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 childcare space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

There is no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in the School Age room.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Staff person #1 started at the facility on 9-25-23 and did not get a health assessment until 12-27-23.Staff person #2 did not update her health assessment within 24 months. Her original health assessment was dated 9-1-21, and she did not get another health assessment until 11-14-23.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.

During a complaint investigation on 11-15-23, it was determined that on 11-3-23 at approximately 5:23PM, Child #1, a preschool aged child, left the gym unsupervised to go the bathroom without either staff person #1 or staff person #2 being aware that he left the gym. Child #1 was unsupervised for between 2- 3 minutes.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. Operator will develop a supervision policy that clearly explains how groups will be assigned and supervision will be maintained. The policy shall include transition times. The operator shall send a copy to the Regional Office for approval. Once approved, the operator shall hold a staff meeting for all staff to go over the supervision policy. Staff will sign a statement affirming that they have read and understand the policy.

During a complaint investigation on 11-15-23, it was determined that on 11-3-23 at approximately 5:23PM, Child #1, a preschool aged child, left the gym unsupervised to go the bathroom without either staff person #1 or staff person #2 being aware that he left the gym. Child #1 was unsupervised for between 2- 3 minutes.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Staff person #1 did not complete the 10-hour health & safety training within 90 days of starting at the facility. Staff person #1 started at the facility on 1-18-23 and did not complete the training until 8-3-23. Staff person #2 did not complete the required 2022 1-hour health & safety update by 12-30-22.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2023

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

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons # 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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 #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. The CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Clearance effective 9/30/2019. The CPSL also states that anyone hired after 9/30/19 was required to have the NSOR clearance to work in childcare. Current staff must have the NSOR clearance no later 7/1/20. CPSL was revised to include new hires that have resided out of Pennsylvania with in the 5 previous years must obtain State Police and Child abuse clearances from the state that they have resided.

Staff person #1 & staff person #3 did not complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of starting at the facility. Staff person #2 started at the facility on 1-9-23, and she didn't complete mandated reporter training until 11-7-23. Staff person #3 started at the facility on 6-5-23, and she didn't complete mandated reporter training until 10-6-23.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2023

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

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 is a hole in one of the ceiling tiles in the bathroom in the Toddler 2 room.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2023

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

3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

The rest equipment in the Toddler 1 & Toddler 2 rooms is not labeled.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2023

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

3270.124(f) · 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.

The emergency contact forms in the Pre-K #2 & Pre-K #3 rooms have not been updated in over 6 months.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

During a complaint investigation conducted on 9/21/22, it was determined that on 9/12/22, Staff Person #1 threw a foam football at a school age child's face in frustration over the child talking. It was also determined that Staff Person #1 used abusive language including "s**t, f**k, and a*****e" in the presence of school age children on at least one occasion

Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. The legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding Behavior Management. The training must be PQAS approved, in-person or live webinar. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The trainings may not be counted towards the 12 hours of training required by regulation.

During a complaint investigation conducted on 9/21/22, it was determined that on 9/12/22, Staff Person #1 threw a foam football at a school age child's face in frustration over the child talking. It was also determined that Staff Person #1 used abusive language including "s**t, f**k, and a*****e" in the presence of school age children on at least one occasion

Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).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 Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance effective 9/30/2019. The CPSL also states that anyone hired before 9/30/19 had until 7/1/20 to obtain this clearance. Staff Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility

It has been more than 60 months since Staff Person #1 has updated her criminal clearance. Her most recent criminal clearance is dated 12/14/14

Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2022

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

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

An updated health report has not been submitted since 4/1/21 for Child #1, who is an young toddler

Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2022

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

3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

The financial agreement has not been updated since 7/12/21 for Child #2

Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.