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.

During renewal inspection conducted on 6/10/2025, facility's written policy for SBS/AHT does not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025

Category: ratio. 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.

During renewal inspection conducted on 6/10/2025, staff person #1 and staff person #2 completed pediatric first-aid/CPR on 6/9/2025, which was past 90 days of their start dates (see LIS code sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2025

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. Staff Person #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility until valid NSOR clearance is on file at the facility.

During renewal inspection conducted on 6/10/2025, staff person #3 had PSP clearances dated 11/19/2019 and 12/5/2024 as well as child abuse clearances dated 1/24/2020 and 3/1/2025, which are past 60 months. Staff person #4 has PSP clearances on file dated 1/21/2020 and 2/19/2025 as well as child abuse clearances dated 1/29/2020 and 3/2/2024, which are past 60 months. Staff person #5 completed mandated reporter training on 1/21/2019 and 1/22/2024, which is past 60 months. Staff person #6 does not have signed, dated disclosure on file. Most recent NSOR clearance in the file of staff person #7 is dated 1/28/2020, which is past 60 months.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

Category: background checks. 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.

During renewal inspection conducted 6/10/2025, the zipper of a vinyl toy in the Toddler 1 room was broken, exposing the foam inside. Nap mats in the Kindergarten Prep and Pre-K 2 rooms were ripped, exposing the foam inside.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2025

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

3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

During renewal inspection conducted on 6/10/2025, a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the school-age room.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2025

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

3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

During renewal inspection conducted on 6/10/2025, there was no fee agreement on file for child #1 (see LIS code sheet for start date).

Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

During renewal inspection conducted on 6/10/2024, emergency contact form for child #3 is missing father's work address and work phone number as well as the phone number of the child's physician.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2025

Category: health medication. 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.

During renewal inspection conducted on 6/10/2025, emergency contact form for child #2 is missing release person's address.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

During renewal inspection conducted on 6/10/2024, there was no emergency contact form present in the infant room for child #4.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

During renewal inspection conducted on 6/10/2025, facility's smoke alarm testing log reflects that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days from 3/11/2025-4/11/2025.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

During renewal inspection conducted 6/10/2025, facility's old certificate that expired on 10/7/2024 was posted.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.21/3270.105 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Incident investigation verified that an infant fell out of a high chair on 11/8/2024 after child was dropped off by a family member who placed the child in the high chair. Staff did not realize that the family member did not strap the child in, and the child fell out when the staff member removed the tray from the high chair.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2024

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

3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

During renewal inspection, parent letter explaining facility's emergency plan (Attachment 9 in emergency plan) does not include method to contact parents when an emergency situation arises and also does not address how parents will be notified that emergency situation has ended and how to reunify with their child/ren.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until acceptable PSP clearances are on file.

During renewal inspection, the following staff files were found to be noncompliant with CPSL/Chapter 3490: Staff person #2: PSP request dated 6/6/2023, which is not an acceptable clearance. NSOR clearance was obtained 6/26/2024, which was past 45-day provisional period (see LIS code sheet for start date). Staff person #3: PSP clearances on file are dated 12/20/2017 and 1/1/2023, which is past 60 months. Staff person #4: PSP clearances on file are dated 11/1/2018 and 1/5/2024, which is past 60 months. Child abuse clearances on file are dated 10/31/2018 and 1/19/2024, which is past 60 months. FBI clearances on file are dated 11/30/2018 and 1/5/2024, which are past 60 months. Mandated reporter trainings on file are dated 1/2/2019 and 1/15/2024, which is past 60 months.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

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

3270.37(b) · An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3).

During renewal inspection, staff #1, who was hired as an aide, does not have proof of at least an 8th grade education on file.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

During renewal inspection, written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Toddler 1 room.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

During renewal inspection, release person's address and phone number were missing from emergency contact form of child #1.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(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 #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 7/3/2024 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

During renewal inspection, immunization record on file for child #2 reflects that child has had 2 of 3 doses each of DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Rotavirus vaccines. There is no exemption on file. Child #2 is an infant (see LIS code sheet for DOB).

Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2024

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

3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

During renewal inspection, parent letter explaining facility's emergency plan (Attachment 9 in emergency plan) does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2024

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

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. 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. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of three hours of PQAS-approved in-person training, including technical assistance, regarding supervision of children. This training must be completed as a live training or in-person. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

On 1/25/24, child #1 was left unsupervised in the classroom for approximately 2 minutes.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. 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.

On 1/25/24, child #1 was left unsupervised in the classroom for approximately 2 minutes.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(e) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

During a complaint investigation on 10/17/23, child #1 was missing the third dose of Hepatitis B vaccine; child #2 and #3 were missing the second dose of Hepatitis A. No exemption letters were on file. Child #1, #2, and #3 must be removed from care until proper documentation is on file.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2023

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

3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

During the renewal inspection on 7/17/23, the cots in Room 132 were not placed with 2 feet of space on three sides during nap time.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2023

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

3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

As of the renewal inspection on 7/17/23, the operator had not provided the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures that included lockdown, and accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with special needs, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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 child care position at the facility.

As of the renewal inspection on 7/17/23, Staff #1 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have the NSOR and must be removed from care. There was no signed disclosure statement on file for Staff #4.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

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

3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

As of the renewal inspection on 7/17/23, Staff #2 did not have documentation of two years of experience with children to qualify for the stated assistant group supervisor position.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

During the renewal inspection on 7/17/23, the refrigerator in room 125 that contained the children's lunches and snacks read 50 degrees. Upon a second check, the thermometer read 47 degrees.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2023

Category: nutrition. 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).

During the renewal inspection on 7/17/23, the information about the growth and development of Child #1 was not provided on the Department's approved form.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023

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.

During the renewal inspection on 7/17/23, the emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

As of the renewal inspection on 7/17/23, the health assessment for Staff #2 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 14, 2023

Category: health medication. 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.

As of the renewal inspection on 7/17/23, the file of Staff #3 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

During the renewal inspection on 7/17/23, the operator had not provided the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023

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 required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or above who has completed the required training related to this citation. 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.

On 8/29/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Ten hour Health and Safety training after 6/30/18.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person/facility person/volunteer #5 and #6 will have until 9/13/22 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 and #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an(AGS or above who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #5 and #6, staff person #5 and #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #5 and staff person #6 have not completed an approved mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2022

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

On 8/29/22 during the renewal inspection, there was insufficient documentation to qualify staff #7, #8, and #9 for the stated Assistant Group Supervisor position.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

Category: supervision. 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

On 8/29/22 during the renewal inspection, one of the two references for Staff #1 was from a relative.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

On 8/29/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #2 and #3 had 11 annual hours of training and Staff #4 had 6.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.