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.

Staff #1 and #2 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training every 60 months. Staff #1 had documentation of completing mandated reporter training on 9/24/24 with a previous training completed on 6/3/19. Staff #2 had documentation of completing mandated reporter training on 3/29/22 with a previous training completed on 11/12/16.

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At approximately 10:05 AM Certification Staff observed one infant sleeping in a bouncer seat which had been placed in a crib and one infant sleeping in a baby swing.

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026

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

3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 3/28/25, 5/1/25, 7/1/25, 7/29/25, 8/27/25, 9/18/25, 10/15/25, 11/12/25, 12/12/25, 1/8/26, 2/9/26, and 3/9/26.

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026

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.

The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided documentation the fire detection system was manually tested on 1/8/26 and 2/9/26.

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2026

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The file for staff #2 was observed not to have a current Mandated Reporter documentation. This is evidenced by the last documentation being dated 7/3/2020.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

It was observed in the toddler room a cracked plastic ball; in the preschool room, a broken leg on a baby doll; in the school age section, 3 large wooden blocks with splinters.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

The health assessment on file for Staff #1 was observed not to have a health assessment in a 24-month period. This is evidenced by the health assessment being 7/13/22 to 9/3/24.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2025

Category: ratio. 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.

The facility's fire drill was observed to not be testing smoke alarms every 30 days. This is evidenced by testing done on 5/1/25 to 7/1/25.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 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 person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire

Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The file for staff person #1 did not have documentation of a disclosure statement.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2025

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

3270.36(b)(1) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.

The file for staff person #1 did not have documentation of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2025

Category: supervision. 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.

The facility fire drill log showed that the facility has not been regularly testing the facility's fire detection system every 30 days. This is evidenced by testing being done 1/115/25 to 3/13/25 and 3/28 to 5/1/25.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · 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.

The files for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #5 were observed not to have documentation of fire safety training being conducted annually.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

In the cubby room, it was observed that there was not a protective cover on the outlet.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.71 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

In the girl's bathroom, in the last stall, it was observed a loose cover over the heating system.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

It was observed on the day of inspection in the outdoor play area, a red little tikes car had a protruding screw inserted into the underneath of the front wheel.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2024

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

3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

On the day of inspection, it was observed, the crib sheets in the infant room where loose fitting in the cribs were the infants were sleeping. A gray piece of shell was also observed on the floor of the toddler room that was handed to the certification rep by a toddler in care.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2024

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.

It was observed that the rest equipment used for toddler and preschool children was not labeled for the use of a specific child.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024

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

3270.124(d) · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

It was observed on the day of inspection that Emergency Contact forms were not present in the van used to transport children.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.178 · A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

It was observed on the day of inspection that a first-aid kit was not in the van used to transport children.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2024

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.

Large building blocks on the School-Age section were observed to have sharp edges and splintering.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

The files for staff #1, #3 #4, #5 and staff #6 did not have documentation of receiving training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, and on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). 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.

On the day of inspection, Staff #3 left to answer the door leaving 11 Preschoolers and 1 Older Toddler with Staff #2.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.71 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

It was observed in the girls bathroom exposed heat radiators that were accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

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

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Peeling paint was observed on several of the cubbies in the School-Age section of the daycare facility.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

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

3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Exposed bolts were observed in the base of the toilets in the boys bathroom.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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 Health Report on file for Child #2 did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccine being administered with in the last year in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

Category: health medication. 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.

The facility fire drill log showed that the facility has not been regularly testing the facility's fire detection system every 30 days. This is evidenced by testing being documented 9/20/23 to 10/24/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 #1 did not contain documentation of a health report given no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. This is evidenced by Date of Enrollment: 8/2/26 and Health Report date: 1/26/2023.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

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

3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

The metal gas meter and pipes to the building were sticking out of the ground posing a hazard to the children at play while at the child care.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2023

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

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

The hot water in the boy's bathroom sink measured at 135° F, and would be accessible to the children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2023

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