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. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 -- 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 # 1--, staff person # 1-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility

Staff person # 1-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1-- has completed pediatric first aid/CPR however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum. A staff member who has completed all pre-service trainings was moved to the infant classroom to supervise staff member 1 during the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2026

Category: supervision. 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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1--- 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 #1--, staff person #1-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person # 1--- has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2026

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the staff members demonstrated communication of primary care groups assigned to them to the staff member covering their break and by physically handing over primary care cards. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be at minimum 3 months from the date the Regional Office approves the checklist 3. Facility will review and revise break procedures to ensure the break schedule provides adequate supervision during staff transitions. The correction date for this portion of the plan should have an immediate correction date. 4. Facility agrees to unannounced visits by DHS representative for a period of three months in order to monitor supervision and regulatory compliance. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be at minimum 3 months from the date the Regional Office approves the plan of correction and plan to maintain compliance.

During the time of inspection, 15 pre- school aged children were observed in the school age room but only 14 children were identified in the assigned primary care groups.

Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2026

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(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. Children must be supervised at all times. DIRECTED PLAN OF CORRECTION: Director will be required to observe supervision throughout the day in each of the classrooms on a daily basis. This will be documented on a form approved by DHS. Management observations will be conducted and documented for 3 months and will be sent to DHS for review each week.

During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that a child was climbing on a toy while staff member 1 was lying on the floor , on a cell phone. At the time of observation, staff member 1 was responsible for supervising four infants in care. In order for staff members to properly supervise children, they must be able to see, hear, direct and assess the activity of the children at all times.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2026

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. DIRECTED PLAN OF CORRECTION: 1.The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. 2. The legal entity must submit documentation of enrollment and staff schedules. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Central Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the format of the documentation. 3. Owner and Director must attend Existing Provider Orientation on October 9, 2025. 4. Facility agrees to unannounced visits by DHS representative for a period of three months in order to monitor supervision and regulatory compliance. 5. Facility will participate in TA visits.

During a correction verification visit, it was observed that staff member 1 was alone in a classroom while supervising 15 pre school aged children.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.25(b) · The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.

During a correction verification visit, it was observed that the inspection summary SIN-00265483 was not posted in a conspicuous location used by the parents.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2025

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.

Documentation of two years' experience working with children was not on file for staff member 1.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.52 · 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 in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). DIRECTED PLAN OF CORRECTION: The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

During a correction verification visit, it was observed that there were 26 children present with 2 staff members:18 school aged children and 8 pre school aged children until another staff member returned from their break. At a seperate time, it was observed that a staff member left the classroom to answer the door and walked a parent down the hallway leaving 2 staff members with 26 children: 18 school aged children and 8 pre school aged children.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2025

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.

Continued non-compliance from SIN-00265483. During a correction verification visit, it was observed that liquid white out was accessible to children in the pre school classroom. The liquid white out was removed during the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in the school age classroom was accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2025

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

3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Documentation of liability insurance was not on file at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff member 1 left the classroom to check the bathroom, leaving staff member 2 alone with 16 preschool aged children.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2025

Category: ratio. 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.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a magic eraser was in a drawer, accessible to children in the pre k classroom.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.67(a) · Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the trash in the preschool bathroom and classroom was not emptied from the previous day.

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.72(c) · Screens shall be in good repair.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a screen in the school age classroom was ripped.

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025

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.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the cord attached to a swing in the infant classroom was not secured to the floor/wall causing a choking hazard for children who are crawling. There was a water mark on a ceiling tile in classroom 118.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2025

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

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that paint was chipping inside the women's bathroom by the door.

Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025

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

3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the toilets in the women's bathroom were dirty.

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025

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.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a hand washing sign was not by the sink in the infant classroom.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2025

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

3270.82(j) · A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.

During the time of inspection, staff in the infant classroom stated that the dirty water tank in the portable sink is not emptied daily.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency transportation plan was not posted in room 121.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2025

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that medication for child 1 was located in a first aid kit accessible to children in the school age classroom.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2025

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.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a medication log for child 1 was not on file at the facility for medication that was located in a first aid bag in the school age classroom.

Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025

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

3270.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

While conducting an unannounced swimming monitoring visit, it was observed that the medication for child 1 and child 2 were in an unlocked book bag on the ground. This was corrected during the visit.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

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

3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Documentation of the health assessment on file for the facilities lifeguard on file (staff member 1), did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the person's suitability to provide child care. This was corrected and on file on July 7, 2024.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

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

3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Documentation of the emergency contact form on file for child 3, did not include signed parental consent for child 3 who was at the pool during the time of the unannounced swimming visit. Director contacted the child's parent during the visit to obtain verbal consent while certification representative was present.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

Category: transportation. 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.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that ceiling tiles had water marks on them in room 113 and room 118.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2024

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

3270.133(7)(vi) · A medication log shall include the time of administration.

Documentation of the medication log on file for child 1 did not include the time the medication should be administered.

Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2024

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.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that ceiling tiles located rooms 113, 112, and 118 had significant water marks on them which indicated a leak. The wall in the back pf classroom 112 had water stains on it. The pastor noted that there was a leak many years ago and has since been repaired in that classroom but the wall wasn't repainted.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2024

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

3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1 and child 2 did not include an admission date. The admission date was corrected during the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 3, did not include the enrolling parents work address and work phone number.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.133(7)(v) · A medication log shall include the date of administration.

The medication log on file for child 4 did not include the date of administration of medication. The administration dates were added to the medication log by the parent during the inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.175(a) · A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems).

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the booster seats that the facility was using expired December 7, 2023. The expired booster seats were discarded during the inspection and new booster seats were purchased the same day.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2024

Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.