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221 Llewllyn Rd, Chester Heights PA 19017 · License #CER-00247062 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. Provide and submit written verification of the completed training for all identified facility persons. Ensure that emergency plan training is completed and documented upon initial employment and annually.
Two staff person's records did not contain written verification of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment. (#4 and #5).
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 persons must complete the CCDBG training within 90 days of hire and cannot to work with children unsupervised until the training is completed. Submit written verification of the completed training. Ensure that the required CCDBG is completed within 90 days of hire.
One staff person's record did not contain verification of completed CCDBG training within 90 days of hire. (#1)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 Persons #1 and #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the required, completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. Ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL.
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The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1- 8/5/24 hired 2/6/18- FBI unacceptable as completed via PDE -requires FBI via DHS and no mandated reported training) (#2- hired 1/15/25- no mandated reporter training)
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
Category: background checks. 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). Complete and submit a current up-to-date child service report for the indicated children. Ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation.
Several children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1, #2, and #3)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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. Obtain and submit the required written references as specified for the identified staff person. Ensure that all facility staff records contain written references as specified.
One facility person's record/s did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.(#1)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Conduct an emergency drill and ensure that an emergency drill is conducted annually. Submit a copy of the completed emergency drill form to verify compliance.
There was no written record verifying that emergency drills were being conducted annually.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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. Revise and submit the facilities policies to include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
The facility's written policies on shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: ratio. 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. Amend the facility emergency plan to include this information. Submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.
The facility's emergency plan did not include a statement about the continuity of operations emergency preparedness and response planning as outlined in 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), including the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the required, completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. Ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL.
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#5-hired 3/26/24- no proof of request for NSOR and NSOR not completed within 45 days-completed 8/14/24)(#6- hired 5/13/24- no completed State Police, FBI, CHILD ABUSE, NSOR and no signed DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)(#7- HIRED 10/15/24-no proof of request for NSOR and no completed NSOR) (#8- completed FBI and NSOR not on file) (#9- hired 11/18/24- no proof of request for STATE POLICE, no proof of request for NSOR, no signed DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. Obtain and submit written verification of education for the identified staff person. Ensure that all staff records have written verification of education for their positions.
One staff person's record did not contain sufficient written verification of education for their assistant group supervisor position. (#5)
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: supervision. 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. Revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that children's emergency contact information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes.
Emergency contact in other children's records were not being done every 6 months. (#1, #2 and #3).
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) · 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 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. Obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child. Ensure that an updated health report is obtained every 12 months for children older toddler to preschool age.
One child's record did not contain a health report completed within the past 12 months as required for children older toddler age to preschool age. (#2)
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Label the bottles with the children's name and ensure that all children's bottles are properly labeled.
Infant bottles observed in the infant room was not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Send a copy of the emergency plan to the appropriate authorities as specified in this regulation. Submit written documentation of delivery.
There was no documentation indicating that the operator sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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. Obtain and submit written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of child care training for the identified staff person.
Two staff person's records did not contain written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of child care training. (#1 and #2)
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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. Submit written verification of the required CCDBG training (PA Update) for the indicated staff persons.
Several staff persons records did not contain verification of completed required CCDBG training (Pa Update) ( #1, #2, #3, and #6). Staff person cannot work unsupervised with children until the PA Update has been completed.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. Revise the letter given to parents to ensure that it explains the emergency procedures as required in 3270.27 subsection a. Submit a copy of the revised letter.
The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedures as required in 3270.27 subsection a.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 persons must complete the CCDBG training within 90 days of hire and cannot to work with children unsupervised until the training is completed. Submit written verification of the completed training.
Two staff person's record did not contain verification of completed CCDBG training within 90 days of hire. (#4,#5, and #8)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 # 4 and #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the proper clearances has been obtained. Submit a copy of the completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons as specified. Ensure that all clearances are completed and submitted in accordance with the CPSL.
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#4-hired 8/14/23-no proof of STATE POLICE and CHILD ABUSE) (#7-hired 8/21/23)- STATE POLICE -a volunteer clearance and not acceptable; FBI -unacceptable format; no NSOR).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2024
Category: background checks. 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. Obtain and submit the required written references as specified for the identified staff person. Ensure that all facility staff records contain written references as specified.
One facility person's record/s did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. (#7)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. Amend the facility emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.
The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. Amend the facility emergency plan to include lock down procedures. Submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.
The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down procedures.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.