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3943 Columbia Ave, Columbia PA 17512 · License #CER-00253108 · 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.
Documentation showed that staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not have emergency plan training annually. They had it on 1/27/25 and 2/10/26.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.
Documentation showed that staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not have fire safety training annually. They had it on 1/27/25 and 2/10/26.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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).
Documentation showed the staff person #3 had a 21-day lapse in their mandated reporter training. 5/22/20- 6/12/25
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
It was observed that the ground covering under the mulch on the preschool playground was sticking up through the mulch in various causing a tripping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2026
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.
At the time of inspection, a continuity of operations plan within the program's emergency plan was not available.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
At the time of the inspection, documentation of lockdown procedures in the emergency plan parent letter was not available.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
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 #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR and First Aid, which was completed on 1/9/25. Staff #2 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR and First Aid, which was completed on 5/19/24. Staff #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR and First Aid, which was completed on 6/3/24.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
1.) During the inspection, ceiling tiles in the facility kitchen above the sink area were observed to be missing or in disrepair. 2.) The edge of the surfacing of the outdoor toddler play space was observed to be at a height that constituted a tripping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2005
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of the inspection, written consent for emergency medical care was not available for child #1-6. The custom form did not allow space for parents to indicate their written consent.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2025
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 inspection, documentation of a release person's phone number and address was not available for child #6.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
At the time of the inspection, written consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures, transportation, walking excursions, swimming, and wading was not available for child #1-6. The custom form did not allow space for parents to indicate their written consent for these items.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
At the time of the inspection, documentation showing that the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality was not available.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
Emergency contact form for child #2 was missing the mother and father's work address. All information for the father's work was left blank.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Information on any disability or special needs was left blank on the emergency contact form for child #4
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
Medication log for child #5 was missing the dates for administration.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
In the older toddler room, an unmarked bottle of blue cleaner was observed.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
In the older toddler room, a water spot was observed on the ceiling tile near the entrance to the bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
Fire detection testing was not completed within 30 days on multiple occasions. Testing was observed to be completed greater than 30 days on the following occasions: 5/12/22 to 6/14/22, 6/14/22 to 7/22/22, 7/22/22 to 8/25/22, 8/25/22 to 9/30/22, 9/30/22 to 10/31/22, and 12/20/22 to 1/31/23.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.