3270.192(4) · 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the annual unannounced renewal inspection 8/15/24 the inspector found that staff #1 did not have a signed, dated, and witnessed, disclosure on file as is required.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

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

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.

During the annual unannounced renewal inspection 8/15/24 the inspector found that staff #1 did not have proof of emergency plan training on file as is required.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have until 8/31/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required pre-service training is completed, staff #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 person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS code sheet) shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10, pediatric first aid and CPR.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

During the annual unannounced renewal inspection 8/15/24 the inspector found that staff #1 did not have Pa Mandated Reporter Training on file as is required.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2024

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

3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

While at the facility unannounced on 8/15/24 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the files for staff #1 and #2 and found that both staff did not obtain their health assessment and TB prior to direct care with children.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

Category: ratio. 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.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in an updated health assessment every 24 months. Staff # 1 had a health assessment dated 11/3/20 and did not participate in an updated health assessment until 2/10/23. Staff # 1 did not participate in a health assessment every 24 months as required by regulation.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2023

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.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire system testing log was completed. Regulation requires that the system is tested every 30 days. The following test were not conducted at least every 30 day: 9/2/22-10/4/22 3/1/23-4/19/23 4/19/23-6/9/23 6/9/23-7/17/23 8/16/23-9/19/23

Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.