Pocono Family Ymca At Middle Smithfield Elementary

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.

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE A renewal inspection occurred at the facility during the period of 1/8/26 to 1/14/26. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Regulation requires staff to review the emergency plan at initial hire. At the time of this inspection, the director was unable to provide documentation indicating Staff #1 had reviewed the emergency plan at the time of initial employment. An acceptable plan of correction was received 1/14/26 that the corrections would be made by 1/28/26. An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 3/26/26. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Regulation requires staff to review the emergency plan at initial hire. At the time of this inspection, the director was still unable to provide documentation indicating Staff #1 had reviewed the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.

Corrected by Apr 7, 2026

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3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. 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.

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE A renewal inspection occurred at the facility during the period of 1/8/26 to 1/14/26. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires signed consent for emergency medical care and for first aid procedures to be obtained for children at the time of enrollment. The following children's files were missing signed consent for emergency medical care and first aid procedures: Child #1 and Child #5. An acceptable plan of correction was received 1/14/26 that the corrections would be made by 1/28/26. An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 3/26/26. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires signed consent for emergency medical care and for first aid procedures to be obtained for children at the time of enrollment. At the time of this inspection, the following children's files were still missing signed consent for emergency medical care and first aid procedures: Child #1 and Child #5.

Corrected by Apr 7, 2026

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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.

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE A renewal inspection occurred at the facility during the period of 1/8/26 to 1/14/26. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires the release person's address to be listed in the file. This information was missing in the following files: Child #2 and Child #3. An acceptable plan of correction was received 1/14/26 that the corrections would be made by 1/28/26. An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 3/26/26. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires the release person's address to be listed in the file. At the time of this inspection, this information was still missing in the following file: Child #3.

Corrected by Apr 7, 2026

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3270.181(c) · 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.

An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 3/26/26. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires the emergency contact and agreement forms for children to be reviewed and updated at least every 6-month period. The following children's forms were not updated at least every 6-months as required: Child #1 (previous emergency contact and agreement 7/18/25, no update) and Child #5 (previous emergency contact and agreement August 2025, no update).

Corrected by Apr 7, 2026

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3270.192(4) · 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 with direct and routine interaction with children at the facility.

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE A renewal inspection occurred at the facility during the period of 1/8/26 to 1/14/26. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Regulation requires staff to have completed a disclosure statement at the time of hire. During this inspection, the file of Staff #1 was reviewed, and the file did not contain a signed or dated disclosure statement. Staff #1 was working in a child care position at the time of this inspection. An acceptable plan of correction was received 1/14/26 that the corrections would be made by 1/8/26. An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility on 3/26/26. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Regulation requires staff to have completed a disclosure statement at the time of hire. At the time of this inspection, the file of Staff #1 was reviewed, and the file still did not contain a signed or dated disclosure statement. Staff #1 was working in a child care position at the time of this inspection.

Corrected by Mar 26, 2026

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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.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Regulation requires staff to review the emergency plan at initial hire. At the time of this inspection, the director was unable to provide documentation indicating Staff #1 had reviewed the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.

Corrected by Jan 28, 2026

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3270.131(a)/3270.182(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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of enrollment. Regulation requires a health report for a child to be obtained no later than 60 days after enrollment. Child # 3 has attended the facility for more than 60 days and the file did not contain a health report.

Corrected by Jan 28, 2026

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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.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires proof of education and experience to be on file at the time of hire to appropriately qualify staff for a child care position at the facility. Staff #1 was working in a child care role at the facility at the time of this inspection and could not be appropriately qualified to work in a child care role because the file did not contain proof of education or experience.

Corrected by Jan 28, 2026

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3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. 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.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires signed consent for emergency medical care and for first aid procedures to be obtained for children at the time of enrollment. The following children's files were missing signed consent for emergency medical care and first aid procedures: Child #1 and Child #5.

Corrected by Jan 28, 2026

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3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires health insurance coverage and the policy number to be obtained and the children's file at the time of enrollment. This information was missing on the following children: Child #2 (missing policy number only) and Child #3.

Corrected by Jan 28, 2026

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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.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires the release person's address to be listed in the file. This information was missing in the following files: Child #2 and Child #3.

Corrected by Jan 28, 2026

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3270.192(4) · 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 with direct and routine interaction with children at the facility.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Regulation requires staff to have completed a disclosure statement at the time of hire. During this inspection, the file of Staff #1 was reviewed, and the file did not contain a signed or dated disclosure statement. Staff #1 was working in a child care position at the time of this inspection.

Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

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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.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to review the emergency plan on an annual basis. The file of Staff #1 was missing documentation that this staff had reviewed the emergency plan on an annual basis.

Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

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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. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10). Staff person #1 will have until 2/1/25 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 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 #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to maintain current pediatric first aid/CPR certification at all times. The following staff did not maintain current pediatric first aid/CPR as required: Staff #1's pediatric first aid/CPR expired on 10/15/24 and does not have current certification and Staff #3's pediatric first aid/CPR expired on 10/7/24 and Staff #3 did not participate in training until 12/2/24. Staff #1 was observed providing child care at the time of this inspection.

Corrected by Jan 10, 2025

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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.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in annual fire safety training. The following staff did not participate in annual fire safety training: Staff #1 (previous 1/6/24, no current) and Staff #2 (previous 2/23/23, current 12/5/24).

Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

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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.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Regulation requires annual evaluations to be conducted on all staff. The following staff files were missing an annual staff evaluation conducted on them: Staff #1 (previous 9/22/23, no current) and Staff #2 (none since the date of hire.

Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

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3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires all enrolled children to have consent for emergency medical care in their file. Child #1 was missing consent for emergency medical care in their file.

Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

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3270.151(a)/3270.192(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.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to have an updated health assessment conducted at least every 24 months. The following staff did not update their health assessments every 24 months: Staff #1 (previous 12/20/21, update 12/20/24) and Staff #2 (previous 11/17/22, no update).

Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

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3270.182(5) · 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.

A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires consent for first aid procedures in the child's file. Child #1 was missing consent for first aid procedures in their file.

Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

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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 operator shall update their emergency plan to address continuity of operations.

The emergency plan on file did not address a continuity of operations.

Corrected by Feb 2, 2024

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3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

The emergency plan on file was last reviewed 10/3/2022.

Corrected by Feb 2, 2024

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3270.94(a)(4) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

The documented fire drill logs showed that the hypothetical locations of the fire were at the same location, i.e. cafeteria/ parking lot, for three consecutive fire drills, which occurred on 9/1/23, 10/27/23, and 12/15/23.

Corrected by Feb 2, 2024

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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.

Staff person #2 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have documentation on file that they completed updated emergency plan training. The last documented training was 11/17/22.

Corrected by Feb 2, 2024

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3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have until 2/13/2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 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 #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 code sheet for date of hire): Health and Safety Training.

Corrected by Feb 2, 2024

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3270.37(b)(1) · An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.

Staff #2 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have proof of completion of high school graduation or a general educational development certificate on file at the facility to accompany transcripts from college.

Corrected by Feb 2, 2024

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3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Child #4's file did not include documentation of a specified fee agreement amount. Child #2 and child #3 did not have documentation on file which specified their arrival and departure times.

Corrected by Feb 2, 2024

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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.

Child #1, child #2, child #4, and child #5 did not have documentation in their file which included a release person's address.

Corrected by Feb 2, 2024

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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 #2 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care or first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Corrected by Feb 2, 2024

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

Staff person #1 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have any documentation on file showing that they completed 12 clock hours of child care training, from 11/28/22 to 11/28/23. Staff person #3 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have documentation on file showing that they completed 12 clock hours of child care training, from 10/5/22 to 10/5/23.

Corrected by Mar 4, 2024

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