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Cranesville PA 16410 · License #CER-00245631 · Home-based · Group Child Care Home
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3280.20 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The flat screen TV in the downstairs PS room was not securely mounted to the table, which creates a potential toppling hazard.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for Staff Person #3 contained only 6 hours of annual childcare training for the most recent full year of service: 2/11/25-2/11/26.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility has not conducted an annual emergency drill since opening in February, 2025.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.94(a)(1) · Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
The facility's fire drill/fire system test log documents multiple times when fire drills were not conducted every 60 days: Fire drills for last 12 months were conducted 6/4/25, 10/20/25, 3/16/26 and 4/3/26.
Corrected by Apr 20, 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: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.32(a)/3280.192(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
The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #4 was signed and witnessed on two different dates, which is not valid.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.52(c) · 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 at §3280.52(b). This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity will ensure that a sign listing the regulatory ratio requirements is posted in a visible area of every childcare space and gross motor spaces in the facility. The sign must include maximum group size and Staff:Child ratios for similar and mixed age groups as specified in PA Chapter 3280.52(b) and 3280.52(c) within 5 calendar days of the acceptance of this plan of correction. The operator shall provide a date for when the signs will be posted. 3. The legal entity will ensure that all staff, including the operator, complete the one-hour "Supervision: Staff:Child Ratios" training found on the Better Kid Care website within 14 calendar days of acceptance of this plan of correction. This training can count towards the annual minimum of 12 hours of childcare training outlined in 3280.31(e). The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed.
On 4/20/26 at approximately 10:15, Staff Person #3 was observed supervising a mixed group of 7 children in the downstairs PS Room (1 Young Toddler, 4 Older Toddlers and 2 Preschool).
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Observed one electrical outlet, which lacked a protective receptacle cover, behind the TV in the downstairs PS Room.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.105(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 (cribs in living room and cots in downstairs PS room) were not labeled with the names of the specific children for whom the rest equipment was intended to be used.
Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.113(a) · 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.
On 4/20/26 during naptime (1:30 PM) Staff Person #2 was observed sleeping on the couch in the downstairs PS room where 6 children (4 Older Toddlers and 2 Preschool) were napping.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.119 · 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.
On 4/20/26 at approximately 10:00 AM, Child #1, an infant, was observed sleeping in a Fisher Price rocker.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).
The first Child Service Report in the file for Child #2 was conducted more than 6 months after the child's first day in care at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The fee agreement in the file for Child #1 did not specify the realease persons.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
The fee agreements in the files for Child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 were the original documents.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #3 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) · 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 facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The file for Staff Person #4 lacked an initial health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.192(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.
The file for Staff Person #4 did not contain two written reference letters.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met
The facility's fire drill/fire system test log documents multiple times when fire system tests were not conducted every 30 days: Fire system tests for the last 12 months were conducted 6/2/25, 10/6/25, 3/15/26 and 4/6/26.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification in the file for Staff Person #1 was conducted more than 90 days after the staff person's first day working in childcare at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.171(a) · The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.
The facility does not have documentation that a traffic letter notifying local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group childcare facility has been sent.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.14/3280.20 · 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 facility does not have a policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma/Child Maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.14/3280.20 · 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 #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.32(a)/3280.192(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 #2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 were not dated. The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #3 was not witnessed or dated. The NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #2 was acquired after the staff person's first day working in child care. The FBI clearances in the files for Staff Person #2 and #3 were on the DOE clearance form, which is not valid. (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.34(b)/3280.192(2)(iv) · A primary shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3280.34(b)(1) - (5). A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
The files for Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 do not include documentation of education and experience.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.52(c) · 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 at §3280.52(b).
On 6/11/25, Staff Person #3 was observed caring for 6 children on the back deck (2 Younger Toddlers, 1 Older Toddler and 3 Preschool).
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.62(b) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child.
On 6/11/25, Staff Person #3 was observed caring for 6 children on the Back Deck. Three of the children were Preschool Age. The Back Deck has a capacity of 4 when PS or SA children are in care.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
The files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include a copy of the fee agreements.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #4 and #5 did not include the work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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.
The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1 and #2 did not 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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for Child #4, an infant, did not include an updated health report conducted within the past 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business 6/11/25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #4, an 8-month old infant did not include documentation of immunizations recommended by the ACIP for this age or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician. Missing-2nd Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) · 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 facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #3 was conducted after staff person's first day working in child care.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #2, #4 and #5 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.192(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.
The file for Staff Person #3 did not include two written letters of reference.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The Health and Safety Trainings in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 were conducted more than 90 days after the staff persons' first day working in child care. (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) · 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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for Child #2, who has been enrolled for more than 60 days, did not include an initial health report.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.17 · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
A copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.20 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The flat screen TV in the living room was not mounted, which creates a potential toppling hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(a) · The facility shall have an emergency plan.
The facility lacked an emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.66(c) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
Observed peace lilies in the living room and dining area.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.69(a) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
The hot water temperature for the bathroom sink measured 125° F.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.71 · 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.
Observed a stove in the kitchen, which would be accessible to children in the dining area.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.94(a)(5) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
An evacuation route was not posted in the basement.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
The facility did not have a proof of purchase for the interconnected smoke detectors.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.