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Home › PA › Elizabethtown › Children R Special Inc
Elizabethtown PA 17022 · License #CER-00252086 · Home-based · Group Child Care Home
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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.
It was observed that there was chipping paint along the baseboard on the right side of the room. (Corrected on site.)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #8, the emergency contact dated 1.31.25 did not include the enrolling parent's work address.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 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).
Staff person #1 has not completed the NSOR clearance within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented NSOR being dated 11.19.2019 with an update on 2.19.2025.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
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
Category: background checks. 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).
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, Child #8 , Child #9 and Child #10, the Child Service Reports were not updated every 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #2, Child #3 , and Child #5, the agreement form did not include information of release persons.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #8 and Child #10, the emergency contact dated respectively 1.31.25 and 2.2.25 did not include the consent of emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #3, the emergency contact dated 2.16.25 did not include the information on child disability.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #7, Child #8 , Child #9 and Child #10, the agreement and emergency contact forms had both been last reviewed/signed beyond 6 months AND for Child #6, the agreement had last been reviewed/signed beyond 6 months. (7.16.24 / 2.14.25).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 time between staff person #1' s health assessments exceeded the permitted 24 months' timeframe (10/25/22, 2/17/25). The time between staff person #3' s health assessments exceeded the permitted 24 months' timeframe (12/7/21, 2/23/24).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
It was observed that pick-up and drop procedures were not posted for parents.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2025
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.
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that for Child #8 and Child #10, the emergency contact dated respectively 1.31.25 and 2.2.25 did not include consent for the administration of minor first aid.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
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.
It was observed that fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility's fire drill log included drill dates on 6.14.24 and again on 8.14.24 which calculated as 61 days between drills. The facility's fire drill log also included drill dates on 8.14.24 and again on 10.16.2024 which calculated as 63 days between drills. The facility's fire drill log also included drill dates on 10.16.24 and again on 12.20.2024 which calculated as 65 days between drills.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025
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.
It was observed that the facility tested smoke detectors on 6/14/24 and then again on 7/21/24, (37 days lapsed) ; testing on 8/14/24 and then again on 9/22/24, (39 days lapsed); testing on 10/16/24 and then again on 11/19/24 ( 32 day lapsed); testing on 11/19/24 and again on 12/20/24 (33 days lapsed); and testing on 1.11.25 and again on 2.11.25 (31 days Lapsed) which is greater than the allowable 30 days between testing dates.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
It was observed at the time of inspection a bin with diapers in a plastic bag was accessible in the toddler classroom. Corrected at inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(b)/3280.26(f) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility. The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
The facility Emergency Plan was last updated 2/7/17.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
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 hand lotion marked "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in a cubby hole.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 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 aide kit did not contain tape.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.182(1) · A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
Child #1's last health Assessment was dated 12/15/21 Child #2's last vaccine record 9/27/22, health assessment dated 11/8/21
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.24(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The facility did not have posted instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.171(a) · The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.
The facility last updated and submitted their traffic letter 1/4/21.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.26(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.
It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1 and #2's last documented training regarding the facility's emergency plan was on 8-5-2020.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
It was observed at the time of inspection the bottom of the wood paneling on the back of the building next to the pre-school door was rotten,
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
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.
It was observed at the time of inspection the wall on the back of the building had peeling paint.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
It was observed at the time of inspection that child #1's (age 4) record's last health report was dated 8-13-2020
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3280.131(e)(1) · 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.
It was observed at the time of inspection child #2's health assessment did not contain an annual influenza vaccine or an exemption letter as required.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
It was observed at the time of inspection that the facility did not have the original receipt for the interconnected smoke detection system.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.