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East Springfield PA 16411 · License #CER-00253968 · Home-based · Group Child Care Home
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3280.182(1) · A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The files for child #1 and #4 are lacking valid health reports and have been in attendance for greater than 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.182(3) · 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 for child #4 contains emergency contact information that is lacking signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2026
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 file for staff person #1 is lacking 12 hours of annual child care training during the year 12/2024 to 12/2025. The file for staff person #2 is lacking 12 hours of child care training during the year 4/2024 to 4/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2026
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). 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.
Disposition: Non Compliant - Finalized
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
The file for facility person #3 contains current criminal history, child abuse, FBI and NSOR clearances that were obtained after the previous clearances expired as evidenced by the following clearances on file: criminal history dated 2/27/2020 and 10/10/2025, child abuse dated 3/25/2020 and 10/17/2025, FBI dated 2/16/2020 and 10/14/2025, and NSOR dated 8/14/2020 and 10/15/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2026
Category: background checks. 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 a bin containing sunscreen labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children stored in a cubby accessible to preschoolers in care.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.69(a) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
The water temperature at the bathroom sink where children wash their hands measured 120 ° F.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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 a white plastic toy storage bin to be cracked with sharp edges.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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 files for children #2,4 and 5 are lacking child service reports completed during the previous 6-month period.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(f)/3280.181(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 files for children #1,2,4 and 5 are lacking emergency contact and financial agreements that have been reviewed and updated during the previous 6-month period.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(a)(4) · The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).
The file for child #1, school age, contains only an infant health report and is lacking an updated health report conducted at the time when the child entered kindergarten and became school age.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.134(d) · A child shall have a labeled toothbrush if brushing teeth is a program activity.
Observed 2 unlabeled toothbrushes in a cup in the bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2026
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 for child #4 contains emergency contact information that is lacking signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2026
Category: ratio. 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 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, a primary staff person who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Health and Safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2026
Category: supervision. 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 #1, school age, and child #4, preschool, are lacking initial health reports within 60 days of the first day of attendance.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.51 · No more than 12 children unrelated to the operator may simultaneously receive care except in a facility serving older school-age children. In a facility serving only older school-age children, a certificate of compliance may be issued for up to 15 children unrelated to the operator.
At ~ 10:00am on 11/24/2025 it was observed that 17 children were present in the child care facility and one additional child was observed leaving the facility. Of the 18 children, one child was related to staff person #1 and 2 children were related to staff person #2, leaving 15 unrelated children, ages infant through school age, receiving care at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.53(b)/3280.61(c) · The related or foster children of an operator and the children or foster children of a staff person shall be counted in the capacity for the space. Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40.
At ~ 10:00am on 11/24/2025 it was observed that 17 children, were receiving care at the facility. The measured capacity of the child care space, including related and unrelated children, is a maximum of 16 children.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 a child's bounce seat had a cracked plastic toy attached to the activity tray exhibiting a sharp edge.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.52(c) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b).
Observed staff persons #1 and #2 caring for 11 children. Staff person #1 identified 3 children including 1 infant and 2 young toddlers in their supervision group. Staff person #2 identified 8 children including 2 young toddlers, 1 older toddler and 5 preschoolers in their supervision group. When caring for young toddlers the maximum staff:child ratio is 1:5.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 on the outdoor playground a cracked child's plastic Adirondack style chair, a blue roofed yellow playhouse with a cracked front window ledge and a yellow scooter with a cracked blue wheel. Observed in the indoor child care space a cracked white stacking toy bin.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.94(a)(1) · Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
The fire drill log identified the most current fire drill was conducted 1/26/2025 which is greater than 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 fire alarm test log identified the most recent alarm test was conducted 1/26/25 which has exceeded 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2025
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).
The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking mandated reporter training completed within 90 days of hire as evidenced by the mandated reporter training on file is dated 12/26/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2025
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 for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking PA Health & Safety training completed within 90 days of hire as evidenced by the Health & Safety training on file is dated 1/24/25 (Part 1) and 3/10/25 (Part 2).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 for staff person #1 contains only 6 of the required 12 hours of annual training between 4/2023 and 4/2024. The file for staff person #2 contains only 10 of the required 12 hours of annual training between 11/2023 and 11/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2024
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 stored on the countertop beside the kitchenette sink accessible to children, cleaning products with a label stating keep out of reach of children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 for children #2,4 and 5 contain the original agreement.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(7)/3280.124(f) · 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 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.
The file for child #4 contains an emergency contact form that is lacking the addresses for the emergency release persons.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(f)/3280.181(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 files for child #1 and child #3 contain emergency contact and financial agreements that have not been reviewed and updated by a parent in the previous 6-month period.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(e)/3280.131(e)(3) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the 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 #5, preschool age, is lacking an immunization record. Child #5 must be removed from care until an immunization record is obtained.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
The provider has not conducted and documented an emergency drill in the past 12 moths.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2025
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 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, a primary staff person who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training topics 1-9.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) · 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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #5 who has been in attendance for greater than 60 days is lacking a health report.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: health medication. 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). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.
The file for staff person #1, whom was hired as secondary staff person on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR application that was dated prior to the hire date. The NSOR application was dated 1/10/24 and NSOR verification certificate was dated 1/12/24.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(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.
It was observed that the operator did not provide the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining a subsequent update to the plan including the lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.14/3280.20 · 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.
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training and Health & Safety Training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
Category: supervision. 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). 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 childcare position at the facility.
The file for staff person #1 who was hired as a secondary staff person on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a dated disclosure statement and proof of fingerprinting and was not removed from the childcare position.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.35(1)/3280.192(2)(iv) · A secondary staff person shall have obtained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
The file for staff person #1 lacked a high school diploma.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The hot water in the sink in the restroom measured at 117.8 degrees that is used by the children.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
The wooden fence in the outdoor playspace was observed to have a hole in it where a knot in the wood used to be causing rough edges, sharp corners, and splintering wood.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
On the outdoor playspace a Lil' Tykes pink slide was observed to have a large crack at the top of the slide creating pinch and crush points. On the outdoor playspace a toy picnic table had a large crack in the top of it creating pinch and crush points.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.105(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
An infant was observed sleeping in a pack n play that only had 2 feet of space on one side.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 for child #1 lacked an agreement that specified the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
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 for child #4 lacked emergency contact information that included the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(d)(7) · 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.
The file for child #2 lacked a health report that included statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
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 for staff person #2 lacked an initial health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
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.
It was observed that an emergency drill was not conducted in 2023.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed there were 71 days between 4/5/23 and 6/15/23, 92 days between 6/15/23 and 9/15/23, and 87 days between 9/15/23 and 12/11/23.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 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 Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed there were 31 days between 7/14/23 and 8/14/23, 32 days between 8/14/23 and 9/15/23, 31 days between 9/15/23 and 10/16/23, 32 days between 10/16/23 and 11/17/23, and 46 days between 12/15/23 and 1/30/24.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) · 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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #3 lacked an initial health report.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
In the outdoor play space a fence post was observed to be missing in the back corner with exposed nails creating a visible hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
In the outdoor play space a plastic toy bicycle was observed to have a cracked seat with pinch and crush points.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.118(c) · A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.
It was observed that the two dogs at the facility lacked a veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 for child #2 lacked emergency contact information that included the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
The file for child #2 lacked emergency contact information that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 files for children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact information that included the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(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 lacked an influenza immunization in 2022 according to recommendations of the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 #2 lacked an initial health report that was completed within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The first day of attendance at the facility was 1/9/23 and the child health report in the file is dated 3/28/23.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
3rd citation: Staff person #1 has been named as a perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse and was observed to be providing care to 3 unrelated children on 7-7-22. On 3-21-22, the legal entity of the facility submitted an acceptable plan of correction that stated that Staff person #1 would not provide care to any unrelated children during the appeal process. Previously cited 2-16-22 and 3-14-22.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
2ND CITATION: Staff person #1 has been named as perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse and was observed providing child care to 4 unrelated children on 3/14/2022 at 11:30am. . PREVIOSLY CITED 2/16/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information shall reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
Emergency contact information was not present for child #1 and child #2 observed to be in care at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
There was no documentation on file regarding an annual emergency drill during the period from 12/18/2020 to 12/18/2021.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 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.
The operator does not have a log of fire system tests every 30 days and does not have an annual fire system inspection by a fire safety professional. The operator demonstrated that the interconnected fire system is operational.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.35(1) · A secondary staff person shall have obtained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate
The file for staff person #2, who was used to satisfy supervision and ratio requirements on 1/28/22, is lacking verification of a high school diploma or GED to qualify as a staff person.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.52(a)(1) · A primary staff person shall be present in a facility when six or fewer children are in care, unless the staff-child ratio specified in §3280.52(b) or (c) requires a second or third staff person.
On 1/28/2022 at 11:00am staff person #1 was observed alone in the child care facility supervising 1 YT, 3 OT and 4 PS children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.52(c) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements at §3280.52(b).
On 1/28/2022 at 11:00am staff person #1 was observed alone in the child care facility supervising 1 YT, 3 OT and 4 PS children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2022
Category: supervision. 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 person #2, who was used to satisfy ratio requirements on 1/28/22, is lacking a health assessment and TB test.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
The file for staff person #2, who was used to satisfy ratio requirements on 1/28/22, is lacking a health assessment and TB test.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.192(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 #2, who was used to satisfy ratio requirements on 1/28/22, is lacking verification of a high school diploma or GED to qualify as a staff person.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.192(3) · 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 for staff person #2, who was used to satisfy ratio requirements on 1/28/22, is lacking a health assessment and TB test.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.192(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 person #2, who was used to satisfy ratio requirements on 1/28/22, is lacking 2 written reference letters.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Based on interviews and photos it was determined that staff person #1 used physical discipline against Child #1 resulting in pain and injury to the child.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2022
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).
Staff person #1 has been named as perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.61(a) · A facility shall provide indoor child care space for individual and group small muscle activity.
According to a staff interview, child #1 was taken by Staff #1 to an unlicensed space in the residence that was not approved for child care.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.