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Home › PA › East Mc Keesport › First Care Daycare And Learning Center
1135 5th Ave, East Mc Keesport PA 15035 · License #CER-00249770 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
A copy of the current liability insurance policy was not on file at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
The files for Staff Persons #2, #3, and #4 lacked documentation of emergency plan training within the last 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
The files for Staff Persons #2 and #4 contained documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR training that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification. The files are now current.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.
The fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 were dated more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 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 Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 11/7/19.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation of NSOR clearance results. The most the recent NSOR clearance results on file at the time of inspection were dated 1/13/20, which has expired.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The files for Staff Persons #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked documentation of a written evaluation within the last 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.67(b) · Trash shall be removed from the facility grounds at least once per week.
Several bags of trash were observed in the Outdoor Play Space. Based on staff statements, trash has not been removed from facility grounds for approximately 2-3 weeks.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 temperature at both sinks in the children's restroom measured at 114°F.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(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.
The first aid kit in Classroom 4 did not contain tweezers.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
Two plastic bins in Classroom 1 and one plastic bin in Classroom 3 contained children's toys and were observed to be cracked with sharp edges.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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).
The files for Children #3 and #5 lacked documentation of a service report on the child's growth and development within the last 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
The emergency contact and financial agreement forms in the files for Children #1, #2, #3, and #5 have not been reviewed or updated by the parent within the last 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The files for Children #2, #4, and #5 lacked documentation of an updated health report within the last 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
In Classroom 1, children's lunch boxes containing potentially hazardous foods (cheese, lunch meat) were observed stored on a shelf and were not refrigerated.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2025
Category: nutrition. 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.
An emergency drill has not been conducted at the facility within the last 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 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.
The facility's documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days between testings from 9/2/25 to 10/30/25.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2025
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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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. Facility Person #1 --- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for Staff #1 lacked the Child Abuse clearance. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET) The NSOR for Staff #2 was dated after their hire date, resulting in an incorrect provisional hire. (See LIS Code Sheet)
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between 03.07.2025 - 04.08.2025 (32 days) and 04.09.2025 - 05.20.2025 (41 Days). The test conducted was more than 30 days apart.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The Fee Agreement for Child File #1 lacked the Fee Amount.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The Fee Agreement Form for Child File #1 lacked the Date Fee to be Paid.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
In an unlocked, child-height counter drawer, in Room #1, push pins, a pair of adult scissors and screws which pose a cutting and/or puncture hazard were accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
The two most recent Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR Trainings for staff #1 were dated more than 24-months apart. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 #2 lacked documentation of education making it unable to be determined if the individual qualified as a staff person.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
In Room #3, the Play Kitchen has a broken door with exposed wood where the door connects to the kitchen base which poses a cutting and/or splintering hazard. In the smaller room #4, a 4 x 3 shelf in the back left corner was a chipped shelf which posed a cutting and/or splintering hazard. In Room #3, a bin with plastic animals was cracked posing a cutting hazard. In Room #4, the bigger room, on the right wall, under the TV is an "L" shaped hook which is loose with exposed edges and screw posed a puncture and/or cutting hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
In Room #5, next to the sink on the floor, was a child rocking chair seat with exposed nails which poses a cutting and/or puncture hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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 Initial Health Assessment for Staff # 2 was dated after their hire date.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
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.
The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between 08/01/2024 - 09/12/2024 (41 Days) and 09/13/2024 - 10/24/2024 (41 Days). The tests conducted were more than 30 days apart.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
A copy of the current liability insurance policy was not on file at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2023
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). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked the required Child Abuse, Sex Offender and FBI Clearance for a state they have resided in within the last 5 years.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2024
Category: background checks. 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.
Cleaning products including bleach water, disinfecting spray, and a bottle of hand sanitizer were observed in unlocked drawers in Classroom 1.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 28, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(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.
The first aid kit in Classroom #2 was missing scissors, tape and soap.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 28, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
Small crayon pieces and a small plastic connecting toy were observed in a drawer accessible to the young and older toddlers receiving care in Classroom 6.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 28, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
At approximately 8:30am, an older toddler was observed to be sleeping on an unlabeled cot in Classroom 1.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 28, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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).
The files for Children #2, #3 and #4 lacked assessments of the children's growth and development that had been completed within the last 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The file for Child #1 was observed to contain an original agreement.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 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.
The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the name, address and telephone number of the persons to whom the child may be releases. The emergency contact forms for Children #2 and #4 lacked an address for one of the release persons listed.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The updates to the health assessments for Child #2, a preschool age child, exceeded 12 months between examinations on 7.25.22 and 12.5.23. The updates to the health assessments for Child #4, a preschool age child, exceeded 12 months between examinations on 10.6.21 and 1.25.23.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 for Staff Person #2 lacked an initial health assessment that had been completed within 12 months prior to starting at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 lacked information related to an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The emergency contact form for Child#3 lacked signed parental consent for obtaining emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
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.
The facility lacked documentation that they had completed an annual emergency drill within the last 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director 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 facility has exceeded 60 days since their last documented fire drill. The last documented fire drill occurred on 10.19.23.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 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 facility exceeded 30 between fire/smoke alarm testing on 9.5.23 and 10.19.23. The last documented test occurred on 11.17.23.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Operator reported that they have not submitted annual notification to the local traffic safety authorities regarding their use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2024
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 #3 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 #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 31(f)(1-9). The 6-hour health and safety training on file was not completed in the acceptable time frame of 9.30.16 and 6.30.18.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 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.
The emergency plan on file lacked Continuity of Operations as required by Federal Regulation.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
Loose crib sheets were observed on two cribs in Classroom #5 where infants and young toddlers were receiving care.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff Person #1 was not the current disclosure statement. The signed disclosure did not include all of the information required by the CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The file for Staff Person #2 lacked a written staff evaluation that had been completed within the last 12 months. The last evaluation was dated 12.22.21,
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Two electrical outlets located at the sink in the Women's restroom were observed to be missing protective receptacle covers.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
A hand washing sign was missing from one of the sinks in the Women's restroom.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
A safety strap was missing from one of the high chair table seats in Classroom #5.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
The written plan of daily activities was not posted in Classroom #5.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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 form for Child #1 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
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.
The emergency contact form for Child #4 lacked the address for one of the release persons listed.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. Children #1 and #2 will be dismissed from the facility close of business on 2.15.23 until the updated health reports are provided to the facility.
The files for Children #1 and #2, both young toddlers, lacked an updated health assessment that had been completed in the last 6 months. The last health assessment on file for Child #1 was dated 5.23.22. The last health assessment on file for Child #2 was dated 4.27.22.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(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 file for Child #1 lacked verification of up to date DTAP, HIB and Pneumococcal vaccinations. The file for Child #2 lacked verification of up to date DTAP and Pneumococcal vaccinations. The file for Child #3 lacked verification that they were up to date on their DTAP vaccination. The file for Child #4 lacked verification that they were up to date on their influenza vaccination. Written exemptions were not on file for the missing vaccinations.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(3) · 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). Children #1, #2, #3 and #4 will be dismissed from the facility close of business on 2.15.23 until the missing health information is provided to the facility.
The file for Child #1 lacked verification of up to date DTAP, HIB and Pneumococcal vaccinations. The file for Child #2 lacked verification of up to date DTAP and Pneumococcal vaccinations. The file for Child #3 lacked verification that they were up to date on their DTAP vaccination. The file for Child #4 lacked verification that they were up to date on their influenza vaccination. Written exemptions were not on file for the missing vaccinations.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.163(b) · Breakfast prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall have at least one item from three of the following four food groups: dairy, protein, fruit and vegetable, grain.
The breakfast that was served to Children receiving care in Classroom #1 included milk and Cheerios. The breakfast did not include the fruit as listed on the menu and that was served to the children in the other classrooms. This resulted in only two of the three required food groups being met for Classroom #1.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · 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 Person #1 lacked verification of education prior to starting at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
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 facility exceeded 30 days between fire alarm testing that occurred on 1.5.23 and 2.15.23.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(1) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #-3 will have until March 2, 2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 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 available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 31(f)(1-9). The 6-hour health and safety training on file was not completed in the acceptable time frame of 9.30.16 and 6.30.18.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2023
Category: supervision. 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.
Handwashing signs were missing from 4 toilets and 2 sinks in the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 emergency plan on file lacked continuity of operations in the event of a disaster at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
A pair of adult scissors were observed in an unlocked desk drawer in Classroom #1.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.
In the outdoor playspace the gate leading from the playspace to the sidewalk was observed to have a gap under the gate that could allow for a child to exit the facility onto the sidewalk and busy street in front of the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
A bottle of hand sanitizer, labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed in an unlocked desk drawer in Classroom #1.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2022
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.
One cracked bin with a potential pinch point was observed in Classroom #1.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
A thermometer was missing from the refrigerator in the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2022
Category: nutrition. 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.
Verification that the facility had submitted the emergency plan to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency was not on file at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.