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East Freedom PA 16637 · License #CER-00248554 · Home-based · Group Child Care Home
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3280.26(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.
There was no documentation the Emergency Plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency annually.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. 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 lacked documentation of completing 12 clock hours of annual training due to the fact 11 clock hours of training were in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.32(a)/3280.192(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. 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 late NSOR clearances due to the fact they were dated: staff #1 2-14-20 and 6-9-25.
Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.76 · 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 3 holes on the bottom piece of siding in the outdoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
Observed an assortment of medium and large pillows piled up in front of the back door of the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.104 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
Observed child #3 and child #6 in highchairs equipped with shoulder straps, but not in use per the manufacturer's guidelines.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify 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 at § 3280.124(f).
The file of child #2 lacked a child service report every 6 months due to the fact it was due 9/2025 based on the child's enrollment date.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
The files of children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 had the originals of their agreements rather than copies.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The files of children #1 and #4 lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
Observed Infant's Tylenol labeled for child #1 with an expiration date of 1/25.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.151(a)/3280.192(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.
The file of staff #2 had late health assessments due to the fact they were dated: 6-4-25 and 10-20-22. The file of staff #3 had late health assessments due to the fact they were dated: 9-26-24 and 7-28-22.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.182(5)/3280.182(6) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
The files of children #1 and #4 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff and signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading, if applicable.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met
Based on the smoke detection testing log testing was done more than 30 days apart from 5-5-25 to 4-4-25 = 31 days.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The files of staff #1, #2, and #3 lacked documentation of completing 12 training hours.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #4 may not work in a child care position 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. Facility Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file of staff #4, identified as a facility person, lacked a current PA State Police clearance due to the fact the one in the file was dated 5-31-18.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The file of child #3 lacked an agreement with the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.151(a)/3280.192(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.
The file of staff #2 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 7-2-20 and 10-20-22. The file of staff #3 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 7-28-22 and 9-26-24.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.31(g) · Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.
The file of staff #3 lacked documentation of completing the Health and Safety 2022 1-hour Update.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.94(a)(7) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that facility persons and children in attendance participate in the fire drill.
The Fire Drill Log had documentation of a fire drill occurring on 1-20-24, which is a Saturday and the facility does not operate on Saturdays.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
Based on the Fire Detection Testing log, testing occurred more than 30 days apart on the following dates: 6-18-24 to 7-19-24.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreement for Child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.133(7)(iv) · A medication log shall include the amount of medication administered.
Based on text messages sent on 6/6/24, Staff #1 administered medication to Child #1 but did not document the amount of medication administered on the medication log.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.133(7)(v) · A medication log shall include the date of administration.
Based on text messages sent on 6/6/24, Staff #1 administered medication to Child #1 but did not document the date of administration on the medication log.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.133(7)(vi) · A medication log shall include the time of administration.
Based on text messages sent on 6/6/24, Staff #1 administered medication to Child #1 but did not document the time of administration on the medication log.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.133(7)(vii) · A medication log shall include the initials of the staff person who administered the medication.
Based on text messages sent on 6/6/24, Staff #1 administered medication to Child #1 but did not include his/her initials on the medication log.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.94(a)(1) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure fire drills were conducted at least every 60 days. The facility provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 6/2/23, 8/1/23, 9/27/23, 11/22/23, 1/20/24, 3/19/24, and 5/20/24.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested on 6/2/23, 6/30/23, 8/1/23, 9/27/23, 10/26/23, 11/22/23, 12/21/23, 1/20/24, 2/20/24, 3/19/24, and 4/15/24.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.32(a) · 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.
The files of staff #2 and #3 completed Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart. The file of staff #1 lacked documentation of Mandated Reporter training.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.61(e) · Measured indoor space excludes space occupied by halls, bathrooms, offices, kitchens and locker rooms.
Observed a stove in the measured child care space.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.192(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 files of staff #2 and #3 completed Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart. The file of staff #1 lacked documentation of Mandated Reporter training.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.66(a) · 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
Observed in a bookbag labeled for child #5 hanging in a cubby in the dining space accessible to children in care, Neosporin labeled "keep out of the reach of children," Dragon oil of Morocco labeled, "keep out of the reach of children,"
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.71 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.
Observed a stove in the measured childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
At the time of the inspection, the telephone numbers of the nearest police department and fire department were not posted.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
At the time of the inspection, the first-aid kit lacked soap.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.102(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.
Observed pack and play #1 with holes in the netting.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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 #4 lacked an emergency contact form with telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(e)(2)(i) · Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
The files of children #1, #2 and #3 lacked handwritten, signed, and dated statements from the child's parent or guardian regarding objections to immunizations.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
Observed a Dr. Brown's bottle in the refrigerator not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.94(a)(1) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Based on documentation, a fire drill was not held every 60 days on the following date: 12-8-22 to 2-7-23 = 61 days.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
Based on documentation, the smoke detection system was not tested every 30 days due to the fact it was tested on the following dates: 3-3-23 to 4-4-23 = 32 days, 6-30-23 to 8-1-23 = 32 days, 8-1-23 to 9-27-23 = 57 days.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The file of staff #1 had documentation of completing the required Health and Safety training on 10-12-22. Therefore, more than 90 dyas from initial hire date (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(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.
Second violation, previously cited on 11-21-22 there was not proper documentation the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.52(b) · 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 12; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 12; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 12; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 12; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 15. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
On 12-21-22 CR observed the following: at 9:05 a.m., staff #1 alone at the facility with 2 infants and 3 preschool age children. Based on conversation with staff #1 and staff #2, the room identified on the capacity sheet as the preschool room, but observed set up as an office is used for napping infants #1 and #2 with staff #2 while staff #1 is in the main room with the following children: 1 infant, 4 toddlers and 2 pre-school age children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(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 an emergency drill had been done in 2021.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.14/3280.21 · 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. The operator shall establish oral or written communication in the language or mode of communication which is understandable to the parent.
At the time of the inspection, there was not a policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(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 had been sent to the local municipality.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
The files of staff #1, #2, and #4 lacked documentation of completing the required 12 hours of annual training for 2021.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.66(a) · 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
Observed in a green diaper bag hanging on hooks accessible to children in care NJOY brand nicotine Ace pods labeled "keep out of the reach of children."
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
Observed a non-lidded garbage can with dirty tissues in the childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the parent's work phone number. The file of child #4 lacked an emergency contact form with the parent's full work address.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(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 #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(2)(i) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
The files of children #2 and #3 lacked documentation of the flu vaccine or a flu exemption letter.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.133(4)/3280.133(7) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
Observed Infant's Tylenol for child #1 but no medication log. Observed Children's Tylenol for child #5 but no medication log.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.151(a)/3280.192(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.
The file of staff #1 had late health assessments due to the fact they were dated: 7-20-20 and 10-20-22. The file of staff #2 had late health assessments due to the fact they were dated: 3-25-19 and 10-26-21. The file of staff #3 had a late health assessment at the time of hire due to the fact it was dated 7-28-22 (see LIS code sheet). The file of staff #4 had late health assessments due to the fact they were dated: 5-2-18 and 7-28-20.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.171(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 a posting describing pick up and drop off procedures, and safe routes.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(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.
At the time of the inspection, the Emergency Plan did not have accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.94(a)(1) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Fire drills were not held every 60 days based on the following dates documented: 2-3-22 to 4-4-22 =61 days; 6-3-22 to 8-2-22=61 days; and 8-2-22 to 10-10-22=69 days.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.94(a)(4) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.
Based on documentation on the fire drill log, the hypothetical location of the fire was the same on 4-4-22 and 6-3-22; documented as "the kitchen area."
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
Based on documentation on the smoke detection testing log, testing occurred more than 30 days apart on the following dates: 2-4-22 to 3-7-22= 31 days; 6-3-22 to 7-5-22= 32 days; 8-2-22 to 9-6-22= 35 days; 9-6-22 to 10-10-22=34 days.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.24(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 childcare office.
At the time of the inspection, how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically was not posted.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
The files for children #1, #2, and #3 lacked an annual influenza vaccination for the 2020/2021 influenza season, in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP, or a parental exemption letter exempting the child from this government recommended vaccine.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.151(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 for staff #1 was observed having the most recent health assessment on file dated 3/25/19, exceeding 24 months.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
The facility lacked a receipt for installation of the interconnected fire detection system at the time of installation or building construction, in accordance with ACT 62 Fire and Panic Act, now being implemented.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(a) · 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.
The file for child #3 was observed having an admission date of 8/4/20 and initial health assessment dated 1/4/21, exceeding 90 days after enrollment.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 2, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.