Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers At Forks School

3270.32(a)/3270.192(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 CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months.

File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained NSOR clearances more than 60 months apart, dated 11/18/20 and 12/8/25.

Corrected by Dec 29, 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/10/24. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan did not include a continuity plan for operations in times of an emergency.

Corrected by Jan 24, 2025

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3270.24(a) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/10/24. At that time, complete staff files were not on site.

Corrected by Jan 24, 2025

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(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 CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. Staff # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Files for Staff # 1 and # 2 were not in compliance with CPSAL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained a Department of Education FBI clearance dated 6/14/23, an expired NSOR clearance dated 11/6/19 and an expired Mandated Reporter Training dated 11/5/19. File for staff # 2 contained late clearances. State police clearances dated 7/10/19 and 12/10/24, Child Abuse Clearances dated 8/15/19 and 12/18/24, FBI Clearances dated 7/17/19 and 12/11/24.

Corrected by Jan 24, 2025

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3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) · 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 health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Files for children # 1, # 2 and # 3 did not contain an initial health assessment and immunization record.

Corrected by Jan 24, 2025

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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.

The emergency contact form for Child #1 has not been updated since 5/20/23. The fee agreement for Child #1 has not been updated since 5/26/23. The fee agreement form for Child #1 has not been updated since 5/20/23.

Corrected by Feb 15, 2024

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3270.131(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.

Child #1 started at the facility on 5/26/23 and does not have a health assessment on file.

Corrected by Jan 31, 2024

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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.

Staff person #1 did not submitted an updated health assessment in within 24 months. The original health assessment for Staff Person #1 was completed 10/30/19 and the updated health assessment was completed 10/26/22.

Corrected by Dec 13, 2022

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