3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

The file for Staff Person #2 contained 9.5 of 12 annual childcare training hours within the training timeframe of 6/7/24-6/7/25.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 27, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.102(e) · Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

In the Outside Play Area, pieces of rubber and wood mulch less than 1 inch in diameter were observed on the ground in an area used by children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, Staff #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by an Assistant Group Supervisor who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff persons available to supervise staff #2, then staff #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

The facility's emergency plan lacked continuity of operations procedures. Staff #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #2 had not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Acceptable Pediatric First Aid/CPR training

Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2025

Category: supervision. 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.

The most recent liability insurance documented on file at the facility contained policy effective dates 11/28/23-11/28/24, making it invalid.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

The facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the time of inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2015

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

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, Staff #2 and Staff #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by an Assistant Group Supervisor who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff persons available to supervise Staff #2 and Staff #3, then Staff #2 and Staff #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Staff #2 and Staff #3 completed BLS First Aid/CPR training on 9/28/25, after the previous training's expiration of 7/2025, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum and the training has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 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). Staff #1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all clearances have been updated. 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. Staff #1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all clearances have been updated.

The two most recent State Police clearances (3/19/20 & 5/27/25), FBI clearances (3/25/20 & 6/3/25), and NSOR certificates (3/24/20 & 6/3/25) on file for Staff #1are dated more than 60 months apart. The most recent Child Abuse clearance on file for Staff #1 is dated 3/28/20, more than 60 months prior. The most recent State Police clearance (4/30/20), Child Abuse clearance (4/27/20), FBI clearance (4/6/20), and NSOR certificate (4/28/20) on file for Staff #3 are dated more than 60 months prior.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025

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

3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

A director is not employed and present at the facility a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025

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.

An unlabeled spray bottle containing cleaning products was observed in the cabinet in the Kitchen. Two cans of spray paint and a package of Lysol disinfectant wipes labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were observed in the front corner of the Main room and were accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2025

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.67(a) · Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day.

Multiple pieces of garbage were observed on the ground of the outdoor play space and were not removed from the space daily.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2025

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.

Peeling flooring was observed in the front area of the Main Room. Carpets in the Toddler area and Front area of the Main Room were observed to be unsecured and with curled corners causing a tripping hazard. A light plate in the first bathroom in the basement was observed with a gap above it and could be harmful to children. The fence gate in the outdoor play space was observed to have exposed bolts and damaged wire fencing that was pulled away from the metal gate, which could be harmful to children.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2025

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

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

The interior doorframe in the basement bathrooms contained rough edges and unfinished plaster. Exposed unfinished plaster was observed on the baseboard area outside the first bathroom door in the basement.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2025

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 training chair in the upstairs bathroom lacked a handwashing sign at the time of inspection.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 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.

In the front area of the Main Room, a table was observed with detached corner trim and exposed particle board, which could be harmful to children. A trampoline in the outdoor play space was observed with torn netting and fabric covering and was not in good repair.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2025

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.

A package of baby wipes observed in the bottom of the cubbies in the Infant area labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were observed accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths which could cause suffocation.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2025

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 on file for Child #1 lacked a complete address for the child's physician or source of medical care.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2025

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 on file for Child #3 lacked complete addresses on the front and back for all persons listed to whom the child may be released to.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

At the time of inspection, multiple drops of a yellow liquid were observed on the upstairs changing table and did not appear to be sanitized after each use.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2025

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

3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

The health assessment on file for Staff person #2 dated 9/12/24, does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025

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

3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The file for Staff #4 contained 2 written nonfamily reference letters completed by the same person, making 1 of the letters invalid.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 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 fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 7/9/25-9/5/25, more than 30 days apart. The most recent fire alarm 30-day testing was 9/5/25, more than 30 days prior. Fire extinguishers in the Basement, Kitchen, and Main Room were observed with an expiration date of January 2025.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2025

Category: ratio. 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 facility's Emergency Plan Parent Letter lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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/CPR trainings on file for Staff #1 were dated 3/7/21 and 7/2/23, more than 24 months apart.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff #1 (1/6/21 & 7/2/23) and Staff #3 (2/22/23 and 6/2/24) are dated more than 12 months apart. The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff #2 is dated 7/2/23, more than 12 months prior.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2024

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 two most recent evaluations on file for Staff #1 are dated 8/17/20 and 2/1/24, more than 12 months apart.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.71 · 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.

In the Main Room, a door leading to the facility's furnace was unlocked and accessible to children. In the basement, the screens on the heat vent covering were ripped which made the heat vent accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2024

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 basement, the vinyl flooring was lifting and peeling in front of each bathroom and on the left step going to the cubby. A hole in the floor was observed on the stair in front of the bathrooms in the basement. On the heater vent covering in the basement, two metal brackets were observed bent and lifting away from the wall, which could be hazardous to children. In the Outside Play Area, loose wires on the side of the building were observed and could cause strangulation. A large tree trunk was observed in the Outside Play Area and was not secured in the ground, which could be hazardous to children. A grassy area behind the facility was observed to be accessible by an open fence gate and contained a large plastic pipe and a pallet with splintered wood, which could be harmful to children. In the back left corner of the Outside Play Area, a metal pole that was only attached to the fence at the top was observed on the ground and accessible to children. A bookcase in the Main Room was observed with broken pieces of compressed wood and accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2024

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

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

In the basement, peeling paint and plaster was observed along the baseboards, next to the bookshelf, and next to the stairs. Broken plaster with large gaps was observed along the baseboard of the support beam in the front of the basement and along the back right wall. Peeling paint was observed along the baseboard in the Infant Area.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2024

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

3270.102(a)/3270.103 · 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. 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.

In the Outside Play Area, pieces of rubber mulch less than 1 inch in diameter were observed on the ground in an area used by children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 31, 2024

Category: physical safety. 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.

Exposed fence bolts were observed in the Outside Play Area. A trampoline in the Outside Play Area was observed to have a broken safety net and a damaged support pole. A toy basketball hoop with a cracked hoop was observed in the Outside Play Area.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2024

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 file for Child #2 contained child service reports dated 1/6/23 and 16/6/24, more than 6 months apart. The only child service report on file for Child #3 is dated 7/2/24 and the child has been enrolled for more than 6 months (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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 #2 and Child #4 lacked a complete address and telephone number for the child's physician or source of medical care.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 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 Emergency Contact forms for Child #2 and Child #4 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2024

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 most recent 6-month parent update for the Financial Agreement and Emergency Contact forms on file for Child #1 are 4/30/24, more than 6 months prior.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The two recent health assessments on file for Child #2 (Younger Toddler at the time) are dated 9/14/21 and 5/19/23, more than 6 months apart.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2024

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.

The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2 (Preschool) are dated 8/17/22 and 5/17/24, more than 1 year apart

Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2024

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

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · 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 file for Child #2 (Young Toddler) lacked updated written verification of ongoing administered vaccines: 3 of 4 DTAP, 3 of 4 HiB, 3 of 4 Pneumococcal with no Letter of Exemption in the file. The file for Child #3 (Preschool) lacked updated written verification of ongoing administered vaccines: 3 of 4 DTAP with no Letter of Exemption in the file. Child #2 and Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 11/7/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2024

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

3270.131(d)(7)/3270.182(1) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The health assessment on file for Child #1 does not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and may participate in child care.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2024

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

3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

An Epi Pen for Child #1 and an Albuterol inhaler for Child #5 were in the kitchen and did not include written parental permission to administer.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.94(a)(2) · 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 different times of the day or night, or both, if applicable.

The facility's fire drill contained dates 3/8/24, 4/8/24, and 5/7/24 which lacked the time the drill was conducted.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 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 fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 9/1/23-11/30/23, 12/8/23-1/8/24, 3/8/24-4/28/24, 5/7/24-6/7/24, and 8/1/24-9/3/24, more than 30 days apart.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

The file for Staff #1 contained 9 of 12 annual training hours within the training period of 12/19/22-12/19/23.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 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.

The facility's annual traffic letter lacked the date of when it was sent to local traffic safety authorities.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.