3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

On 10-16-23 parent reported to OCDEL that 3 year old teacher hit her child in the center and was observed by a parent of a child at the center. On 11-3-23 Certification Representative visited center and interviewed Director and teacher, video of the incident was no longer available due to recent power outage. During investigation director and teacher admitted that the incident did occur.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Staff member was observed and recorded on video restraining the child with the full weight of her leg while the child was on the rest mat. Staff was observed handing more than one child in an inappropriate fashion and the child was unable to move when the weight of the lag was on them.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2023

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.

At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 and Child #3 were lacking health insurance coverage and policy number or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2022

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

3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #5, having served the facility in a childcare position over 90 days, was lacking in the proof of having completed pediatric first aid. The record of staff person #6, also beyond 90 days of child care service at the facility, was lacking in the proof of completion of the required health and safety trainings

Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2022

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). Facility Person # 9 may 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 # 9 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #9, having served the facility over one year, was lacking in current State PA state police clearance, child abuse clearance and proof of mandated reporter training.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022

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

3270.33(a)/3270.192(5) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #6 was lacking in one of the two required reference letters.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 was lacking in the proof of Education to qualify them for the position they had been identified to be performing at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff persons #1, #7 and #8 were lacking in the written evaluation written within the last 12 months.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(a)/3270.192(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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff persons # 1, #4 and #6 were lacking in current valid health assessments.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)(6) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma within 90 days of hire.

At the time of the inspection the records of Staff persons #2 and #3, both having served the facility over 90 days, were lacking in the proof of having completed professional development in the prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma:

Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2022

Category: health medication. 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.

At the time of the inspection the records of staff person's #1, #2, #3, #8 and #9 were lacking in the proof of 12 clock hours of child care training over the course of the past 12 hours of service at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(a)/3270.182(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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

At the time of the inspection the records of children #1 and #2 were lacking in current valid health assessments.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022

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). 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.

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 had a mandated reporter training that was completed over 60 months prior to that date.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2022

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

3270.33(a)/3270.35(b) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4).

At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #5 indicated them to be a Group Supervisor Level staff. There was no proof of education beyond High School.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2021

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

At the time of the inspection the records of staff persons #2 and #3 were identified as Assistant Group Supervisor level staff and they had no proof of verified child care experience prior to service at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2021

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.

on the date of the physical site review of the facility the cabinet beneath the sink in the infant room had a child proof lock which was non operational and the toxic cleaning solution, which was accessible to the children in care, in that cabinet.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2021

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.