An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Obtain and submit a signed agreement for the indicated child that includes both the operator and parent's signature as specified. Ensure that all agreements are signed by the operator and parent as required.

One child's agreement/agreements were not signed by the operator.

3290.123(a) · Corrected Jun 18, 2024

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. Submit written documentation of delivery.

There was no documentation indicating that the operator sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Send a copy of the emergency plan to the appropriate authorities as specified in this regulation.

3290.24(g) · Corrected Jun 3, 2024

Have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and submit proof to the appropriate regional office of the Department no later than the submission of the second renewal application.

The operator's record did not contain written verification of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.

3290.31(a)(2) · Corrected Jun 3, 2024

The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. Provide and submit a copy of the parent letter as specified. Ensure that the parent of each enrolled child is provided a letter explaining the emergency procedures or any subsequent update to the plan.

The operator did not submit written verification of the letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures or any subsequent update to the plan.

3290.24(f) · Corrected Jun 3, 2024

A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Obtain and submit written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of child care training.

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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met. Provider must install interconnected smoke detectors and ensure that they are in compliance with Act 62.

On 2/1/24, it was observed that the facility lacked an interconnected system of smoke detectors in accordance with Act 62.

3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) · Corrected Mar 1, 2024

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. Submit written documentation of delivery.

There was no documentation indicating that the operator sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Send a copy of the emergency plan to the appropriate authorities as specified in this regulation.

3290.24(g) · Corrected Mar 1, 2024

Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Develop and submit a copy of the facility's written policies on shaken baby, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

The facility lacked written policies on shaken baby, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

3290.18 · Corrected Mar 1, 2024

Have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and submit proof to the appropriate regional office of the Department no later than the submission of the second renewal application. Submit written verification of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.

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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing documentation of the disclosure statement in the file of Staff 1.

3290.192(3) · Corrected Dec 2, 2022

The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing language from the emergency plan concerning accommodations of infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

3290.24(a)(5) · Corrected Dec 2, 2022

The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.

During renewal inspection, cert rep observed outdated documentation of emergency plan review and training.

3290.24(b) · Corrected Dec 2, 2022