A Childs World

3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

During renewal inspection on July 3, 2025, the record of staff #2 did not contain documentation of annual fire safety training (dated 6-5-24).

Corrected by Jul 8, 2025

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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.

During renewal inspection on July 3, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain a DHS FBI clearance within 60 months of previous FBI clearance (dated 7-18-19).

Corrected by Jul 14, 2025

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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 on July 3, 2025, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the address of the release persons.

Corrected by Jul 14, 2025

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3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

During renewal inspection on July 3, 2025, the health assessments of children #1 and 2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Corrected by Jul 31, 2025

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

During allocated unannounced inspection on October 11, 2024, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the infant room.

Corrected by Oct 14, 2024

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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 complaint investigation on October 11, 2024, the records of staff #1, 2, and 3 did not contain documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR, Mandated reporter training, or Health and safety training. Staff start dates were not provided to determine whether or not the staff have been employed for 90 days.

Corrected by Oct 14, 2024

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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, 2 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During allocated unannounced inspection on October 11, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain receipts or results for the PA State Police clearance, child abuse clearance, NSOR verification certificate or a disclosure statement. The record of staff #2 did not contain receipts or results of the DHS FBI clearance or a disclosure statement, and did not contain out of state clearances for NY as required under the CPSL. The record of staff #3 did not contain receipt for submission of the DHS FBI clearance or a disclosure statement.

Corrected by Oct 14, 2024

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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 allocated unannounced inspection on October 11, 2024, certification representative observed a broken floor tile in the play room.

Corrected by Oct 14, 2024

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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 allocated unannounced inspection on October 11, 2024, the refrigerator in the teetertots room did not contain a thermometer.

Corrected by Oct 14, 2024

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3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) · 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. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.

During complaint investigation inspection on October 11, 2024, Certification representative observed staff #2 in the infant room alone with 5 infants at 11:06 am.

Corrected by Oct 11, 2024

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3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

During staff interviews on October 11, 2024 and October 15, 2024, multiple staff indicated that staff #1 has made inappropriate comments towards and about the children (i.e. will "crack their skulls open if they don't stop crying")

Corrected by Dec 14, 2024

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3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

During staff interviews on October 11, 2024 and October 15, 2024, multiple staff indicated that staff #1 has made inappropriate comments towards and about the children (i.e. will "crack their skulls open if they don't stop crying").

Corrected by Oct 14, 2024

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3270.161(a) · Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.

During complaint investigation on October 11, 2024, certification representative observed spoiled/curdled milk in a clear plastic water bottle in the refrigerator in the Teetertots room, and a carton of milk with a sell by date of 10-6-24 was also observed in the refrigerator.

Corrected by Oct 14, 2024

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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.

During renewal inspection on June 21, 2024, the record of child #2 did not contain a health assessment (contained immunization record only).

Corrected by Jun 26, 2024

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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 #2 and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During renewal inspection on June 21, 2024, the record of staff #2 did not contain the results of the NSOR verification, and the record of staff #4 did not contain the receipt for submission of the Child abuse clearance.

Corrected by Jun 26, 2024

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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 renewal inspection on June 21, 2024, certification representative observed stained ceiling tiles and air vents in need of cleaning in the Teetertots, Gross motor room, and Rainbow and Dynamite rooms.

Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

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

During renewal inspection on June 21, 2024, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the Teetertots, Dynamite and Infant rooms.

Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

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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 on June 21, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Jun 21, 2024

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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.

During renewal inspection on June 21, 2024, the record of staff #1 and #3 did not contain health assessments within 24 months of previous health assessment, and the record of staff #5 did not contain an initial health assessment and Tb test.

Corrected by Jun 26, 2024

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3270.151(a) · 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.

Staff 1 did not have a health report on file at the time of the inspection.

Corrected by Jul 28, 2023

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