3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: 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.

The file of staff #1 had a late NSOR clearance at the time of hire due to the fact it was dated: 2-7-25 (see LIS code sheet). The file of staff #2 had a late NSOR clearance at the time of hire due to the fact it was dated: sent 8-18-25 and clearance dated 8-27-25 (see LIS code sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2025

Category: supervision. 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.

Observed in the outdoor play space, the right door of the shed had an exposed nail and wood across the bottom detached from the structure.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2025

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

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.

The file of staff #3 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 5-21-25 and 4-11-23.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation of an emergency drill conducted annually.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency annually.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2025

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

3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

At the time of the inspection, there was not written notification of safe routes posted.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Observed loose sheets in the crib labeled for child #1.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

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.

The file of staff #1 had clearances more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 10-17-24 and 9-26-19 for PA State Police; 10-17-24 and 9-26-19 for PA Child Abuse.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2024

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

3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

At the time of the inspection, there was not a first aid kit present in the infant room where children were receiving care.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024

Category: health medication. 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.

There were no handwashing signs at the tall sink located in the toddler corner and at the 4 toilets in the pre-school space

Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024

Category: health medication. 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.

The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the parent's home address of the enrolling parent.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024

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.

The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

The file of staff #2 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 4-12-24 and 4-4-22.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.192(2)(iii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

The file of staff #3 had mandated training more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 10-29-24 and 9-12-19.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2024

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.

The smoke detection system was tested more than 30 days apart based on the following documentation: 7-9-24 to 8-9-24 = 31 day.

Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training with 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2024

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.

Observed Epson Ink bottles which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top drawer of the two-drawer filing cabinet to the left of the desk which were accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.166(5) · An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed.

At approximately 10:05 AM Certification Staff observed a 4-month-old infant lying on the floor while staff fed him/her a bottle.

Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Observed two bean bag chairs in the Young Toddler Room which can pose a suffocation hazard to the children in care.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2023

Category: health medication. 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.

The parent letter which explains emergency procedures lacks the update regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with medical conditions and children with disabilities.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 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.

The file for staff #1, who was a provisional hire, lacked an NSOR within 45 days of hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now an NSOR on file and dated 10/30/23.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2023

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

3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

In the preschool room, observed a mini trampoline which was blocking an exit door near the bathroom area.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

The emergency contact information on file for child #1, lacked the physician's telephone number.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2023

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

3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

There was more than 12 months between health reports on file for child #2, who is of preschool age. This is evidenced by the health report dates on file of 4/27/22 and 6/1/23.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2023

Category: health medication. 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.

There was more than 30 days between manual checks of the fire detection system which were on 10/1/23 and 11/1/23.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

The file for staff #2 lacked the one-hour health and safety update which was to be completed by 12/30/22.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2023

Category: ratio. 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 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.

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: Health and Safety training.

Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2023

Category: supervision. 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 #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 child-care position at the facility

Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Building Blocks for Quality: Getting Started with Center Based Care.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2023

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). Facility Person # 5 may not work 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.

The files for staff #1, 2, 3 and 5 do not contain the most current disclosure statement as required by the CPSL. The file for staff #4 lacked an FBI clearance on or before initial start date in a child care position SEE LIS CODE SHEET. There is now an FBI clearance on file and dated 11/30/22. The file for staff #5, lacks an FBI clearance on or before initial start date in a child care position. There is no FBI clearance on file.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2023

Category: background checks. 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.

The file for staff #4, who holds the title of assistant group supervisor, lacks 1496 hours of child care experience.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

In the PS Room, observed a container of bleach water which did not specify the contents of the container.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

In the Infant room, observed a child's high chair in front of an emergency exit door. In the Toddler room, observed a child's table and chairs in front of the one of the doors which lead into the Infant room.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2022

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

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · Child(ren) # 1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 2/1/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. 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).

The immunization record on file for child #1, lacks verification of a flu shot within the past year as in accordance to the recommendations by the ACIP.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2023

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

3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Observed two infant bottles which lacked a label with the child's name.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Written notification of safe routes were not posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2023

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.

There was more than 30 days between manual checks of the fire detection system which were dated 11/10/22 and 12/16/22.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

The disclosure statement on file for staff #1 was not the most recent disclosure statement required by the CPSL.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

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

3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

All but one electrical outlet in the gross motor room (which will be used by children 5 years of age or younger) did not have protective receptacle covers.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2022

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

The hot water at the facility exceeded 110 degrees F and was observed at 113 degrees F.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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.

In the gross motor room, observed that there were 3 shelves which were approximately 6 feet tall which could be pulled over by the children causing a potential visible hazard. In the room which is located on the top floor near the office, observed that all of the storage units were not secured to the wall. If the storage units were to tip over, the top bins of the storage unit could fall to the bottom floor where children receive care, causing a visible hazard to the children in care. In the toddler room, observed that there was a soiled area on the carpeting in the middle of the floor and two soiled areas on the carpeting to the left of the room.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

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

3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

On the main front door windows, observed owl decals which, if were to fall off or be picked off by the children, and when rolled will have a diameter of less than 1 inch, and could become a choking hazard to the children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

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

3270.94(a)(5) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

An evacuation route was not posted on the second floor of the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

The operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2022

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