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Ebensburg PA 15931 · License #CER-00241980 · Home-based · Group Child Care Home
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3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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 of Child #1, a preschool child, lacked Pneumococcal immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 had documentation of 3 Pneumococcal immunizations.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The adult health assessment for Staff #1 indicated Staff #1 had communicable diseases but did not include a description of the conditions and the risk it might pose to others exposed to this individual.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 22, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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
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.
The facility had a policy that addressed the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, but the policy did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
Emergency contact information was not present in the outdoor play space when children were receiving care in that space.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
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.
The file of Household Member #2 lacked a State Police Clearance and DHS FBI Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Household Member #2 contained a State Police Clearance dated 10/1/24 with the previous one dated 9/21/19. The file of Household Member #2 contained a DHS FBI Clearance dated 1/15/20.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2025
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).
Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training every 60 months. Staff #1 had documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 10/1/24 with previous training completed on 9/16/19.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
Observed trash that had been contaminated by human secretions in a plastic-lined receptacle which lacked a lid.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
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 schoolhouse with the train tracks which had a loose/torn side.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.103 · 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.
Observed foam blocks with bite marks.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
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.
Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
Staff did not ensure that children's hands were washed before they were given freeze pops when they returned to the facility after playing outside in the play space.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
Staff did not wash his hands before giving children freeze pops when they returned to the facility after playing outside in the play space.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The agreement for Child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreement for Child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The operator did not provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures including accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 of Staff #1 lacked a State Police Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a State Police Clearance dated 12/8/22 with a previous one dated 11/9/17. The file of Staff #1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 12/8/22 with a previous one dated 11/9/17.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.75(b) · A first-aid kit shall be inaccessible to children.
Observed a first-aid kit on the wall above the white cabinet at the door leading to the outdoor play space which was accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Observed peeling paint on the deck in the outdoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.108(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
Observed a three-level shelf containing tinker toys and trucks which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard. Observed a cubby at the entrance to the facility which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(d)(4) · A health report shall include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.
The file of Child #2 contained a health report which did not include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing, or lead poisoning.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 of Staff #2 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. Staff #2, a seasonal staff, last worked on 8/10/23 and returned to work on 6/3/24. The file of Staff #2 contained a current health assessment dated 6/4/24 with a previous one dated 2/7/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3280.31(f) (10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a primary staff person 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 does not have acceptable pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer is PQAS-certified in that training topic.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 Studio Select brand sunscreen with "keep out of reach of children" in the exterior side pocket of a bookbag hanging on a hook low enough for children in care to access, labeled for child #1.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.75(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 lacked gauze and tape.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 in the child care space a wooden doll house measuring 4 feet, 3 inches tall not secure causing a fall, crush hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.105(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.
Observed a blue hot air balloons print rest mat not labeled for child #2.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
The file of child #1 lacked an agreement with the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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 of staff #1 lacked health assessments more than 2 years apart due to the fact they were dated 2-22-22 and 11-22-19. The file of staff #2 lacked a current health assessment. Staff #2 was observed preparing lunch for the childcare children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
Based on the fire drill log, fire drills were conducted more than 60 days apart due to the fact they were dated 6-10-22 and 8-15-22; which is 65 days.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2023
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.
The file of staff #1 lacked a dated Disclosure statement.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.