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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/15/25. At that time, Banana Boat Sunscreen and Off Bug Spray were observed in a basket in a cubby in the Pre-K area. The child safe lock on the cubby was not properly working and the sunscreen and bug spray were accessible to the children in the classroom. Both were labeled, "keep out of reach of children."

Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/15/25. At that time, ants were observed crawling on the floor and in a crib in the back left corner of the Infant Room.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2025

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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/15/25. At that time, the hot water in the Pre-K bathroom sink reached a temperature of 117° F and the hot water in the Toddler bathroom sink reached a temperature of 115° F.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2025

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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/15/25. At that time, the nap mats in the Pre-K area used by the children for napping were not labeled for use by a specific child.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 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).

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/15/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The child service reports for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 could not be located during the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/15/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the address of the release person.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/15/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessment for Staff Person #2 had not been updated within 24 months. This was evidenced by the health assessments on file being dated 3/1/22 and 4/20/24.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/15/25. At that time, a lunchbox was observed in a cubby in the Pre-K area. The lunch box contained a hard-boiled egg, strawberries, and raspberries.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2025

Category: nutrition. 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/15/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include any letters of reference.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 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. Until such time as the approved pediatric first aid and cpr training is completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, then staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/18/25. At that time, Staff Person #3 was working unsupervised with a group of eight preschool children. Staff person #3 does not have current approved pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of 5/17/23.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Until such time as the approved pediatric first aid and cpr training is completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, then staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/18/25. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff who were present at that time. Staff Person #3 had completed approved pediatric first aid and cpr training on 5/17/23. Staff Person #3 had updated their training on 4/1/25, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum and the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · TIERED LIS: 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 Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a New York Child Abuse Clearance is on file. Facility Person #2 may not volunteer at the facility until a Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, Pennsylvania NSOR certificate, New York Sex Offender Registry Check, and a New York Child Abuse Clearance are on file. 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for the director and anyone responsible for hiring new staff to register for and attend the existing provider orientation conducted by the NE Regional Office on 8/6/2025. Those attending the training may register by calling the NE Regional Office at 1-800-222-2108. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the training will be completed.

An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/18/25. At that time, Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor who has lived in New York in the past five years, did not have a New York Child Abuse Clearance on file. Facility Person #2, a volunteer, who has lived in New York in the past five years, did not have a Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, Pennsylvania NSOR certificate, New York Sex Offender Registry Check, nor a New York Child Abuse Clearance on file. Staff Person #1 and Facility Person #2 were with observed interacting with children during the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/18/25. At that time, Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, stated that they were caring for seven young toddlers on 6/11/25 when a child was injured at the facility. Facility Person #2, a volunteer, was volunteering in the young toddler room with Staff Person #1 on 6/11/25 when the injury occurred. No other staff were present.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.101(a) · Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/18/25. At that time, the young toddlers were observed playing with magnatiles. The manufacturer's instructions for Magnatiles recommend the toy for children ages three and up.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 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 person #2 will have until 7/26/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 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 #2, then staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The pediatric first aid/cpr training for Staff Person #2 was not conducted by a PQAS approved trainer.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until an NSOR certificate is on file.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include an NSOR certificate. The staff has been employed longer than 45 days.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2024

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

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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The following staff files contained verification of high school education, but did not include verification of experience to qualify them as assistant group supervisors: Staff Person #1, Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4, and Staff Person #5.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/24. At that time, Zep floor cleaner, labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed on the floor inside an unlocked closet in the older toddler area where it was accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2024

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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/24. At that time, the door and door frame leading to the water heater on the playground was deteriorating and rusty, with metal pieces chipping off.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/24. At that time, exposed bolts were observed on the playground fence.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/24. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/24. At that time, the trash can used for diapering in the infant room was located in a locked cabinet. The trash can was not hands free and was not lidded.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2024

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

3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/24. At that time, the incident reports for children were given to parents and placed in the child's file, but there was not a master file for incident reports.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2024

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

3270.31(c)(4)/3270.31(c)(5) · An individual 16 years of age or older who is enrolled in an approved training curriculum may be used as a staff person if a representative of the training institution certifies in writing that the individual has completed the required classroom training and is currently enrolled in the curriculum. Written certification that an individual enrolled in an approved training curriculum has completed the required classroom training and is currently enrolled in the curriculum shall be retained in the staff file at the facility.

Staff person #3 is 16 years old and being used as a staff person. Staff Person #3 does not have written verification on file from a representative of the training institution certifying that the individual has completed the required classroom training and is currently enrolled in the curriculum.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2023

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 2022 one hour health and safety update that was to have been completed by December 30, 2022.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2023

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

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

Staff Person #2 has a volunteer PA Child Abuse History clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2023

Category: background checks. 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.

Facility has not completed and documented an emergency drill.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

The phone number for the nearest hospital was not posted with the emergency telephone numbers.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2022

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

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.

There was not a hand washing reminder sign posted near the sink in the preschool room.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2022

Category: health medication. 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.

Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Child #1 had the health insurance provider name listed, but not the policy number.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2022

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

3270.182(5) · 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.

Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.21/3270.136(d) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.A facility person who knows of a communicable disease for which 28 Pa. Code Chapter 27 (relating to communicable and noncommunicable diseases) requires reporting, or who knows of a group expression of an illness which may be of public concern, whether or not it is known to be of a communicable nature, shall report it promptly to the appropriate division of the Department of Health as specified in Chapter 27, or to a local department of health.

Facility became aware of staff members testing positive for covid-19 on August 17, 2021 but did report to the PA Department of Health or the Office of Child Development and Early Learning until August 23, 2021. Per 28 Pa. Code Chapter 27, the positive covid-19 cases should have been reported within 24 hours.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2021

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.

Per review of the facility's fire drill and detection log, a test of the fire detection devices was held on July 20,2021 and then not again until August 31, 2021. A period of 42 days. The fire detection system must be tested every 30 days.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.