Jumpstart Early Learning Center Llc

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Staff #1's file contained state police clearances are dated 6/22/20 and 3/17/26 and NSOR certificates dated 7/8/20 and 9/5/25, all which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #1's file contained state police clearances dated 11/20/20 and 4/23/26 which are more than 60 months apart.

Corrected by Jun 8, 2026

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3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Protective outlet covers were missing in room 140, 141, and the gym where children 5 years of age receive care.

Corrected by Jun 8, 2026

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3270.76 · 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 outside play space along the bottom of the door is a metal piece that is sticking out with a sharp edge. Also in the outside play space on the brick wall was a metal grate that had the bottom left corner sticking out with a sharp edge.

Corrected by Jun 8, 2026

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3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

The thermometer was missing from the refrigerator in room 141.

Corrected by Jun 8, 2026

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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.

Child #1's file did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

Corrected by Jun 8, 2026

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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.

Staff #2's two most recent health assessments are dated 3/21/24 and 4/21/26 which are more than 24 months apart.

Corrected by Jun 8, 2026

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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.

Child #1's file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Corrected by Jun 8, 2026

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3270.178 · A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

The first aid kit in the van did not contain a bottle or water.

Corrected by May 20, 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.

Staff #1's file contained two fire safety trainings dated 8/30/23 and 4/30/25, which are more than 12 months apart.

Corrected by May 20, 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).

Staff #1's file contained two NSOR certificates dated 12/17/19 and 4/8/25, which are more than 60 months apart.

Corrected by May 20, 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.

In child #1's file the written consent by a parent for emergency medical care was only initialed and not a signature.

Corrected by May 22, 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.

In child #1's file the signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff was only initialed and not a signature.

Corrected by May 22, 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.

The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of PEDIATRIC First-Aid/CPR, as only ADULT First-Aid/CPR was completed on 10.25.23, and the previous training is expired.

Corrected by Jul 13, 2024

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3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, did not contain the name of the physician or source of medical care.

Corrected by May 23, 2024

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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 files for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 did not contain documentation of the Health & Safety Training, 1-hour update.

Corrected by Jun 9, 2023

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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.

The file for Staff #2 contained documentation for Fire Safety Training on 5.17.21 and 8.30.22, which exceeded the 12-month requirement.

Corrected by Jun 9, 2023

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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff #3 will have until June 15, 2023, to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff #3 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 #3, Staff #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The file for Staff #3 did not contain any documentation of the Health & Safety Training (10-hour).

Corrected by Jun 15, 2023

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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 file for Staff #1 contained Child Abuse Clearances dated 10.11.17 and 10.21.22, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.

Corrected by Jun 9, 2023

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of Mandated Reporter Training on 12.24.17 and 5.1.23, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.

Corrected by Jun 9, 2023

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3270.102(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.

A plastic, blue container, used to contain toys in the preschool room, was cracked, which created a scraping/cutting hazard for children in care.

Corrected by Jun 9, 2023

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3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

The Agreement, in the file for Child #1, did not contain the arrival and departure times.

Corrected by Jun 9, 2023

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3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

The Agreement, in the file for Child #2, did not contain the date of admission.

Corrected by Jun 9, 2023

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3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(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). Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 5.31.23, and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when the parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

The Immunization Record, in the file for Child #3, did not contain documentation of the influenza vaccination in 2022.

Corrected by Jun 9, 2023

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3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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 #2, who was identified as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain proof of education.

Corrected by Jun 1, 2022

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3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The file for Child #1 did not contain written verification of updated vaccines, as the latest vaccines noted were from 2019.

Corrected by Jun 1, 2022

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3270.95(a)/3270.95(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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

A Proof of Purchase was not provided for the fire detection system. The smoke alarms were not tested every 30 days (1.9.22 & 3.9.22) per the requirement.

Corrected by Jun 1, 2022

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3270.25(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 posted Certificate of Compliance was not current, which had expired on 8.28.21.

Corrected by Jun 1, 2022

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3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 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 #1 did not contain 12 hours of child care training from 12.19.20 to 12.19.21, as only 6 hours were documented.

Corrected by Jun 1, 2022

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3270.15(b) · The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance issued by the Department under this chapter.

In the city of Erie, occupancy permits expire annually. The operator did not take the necessary steps to renew the occupancy permit.

Corrected by Dec 17, 2021

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