Roosevelt Child Development Center

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.

Observed on the fence on the large preschool playground an approximately two-inch circular crack with sharp edges.

Corrected by Jun 16, 2026

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3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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 person #3 contains current fire safety training completed more than 12 months after the previous fire safety training, as evidenced by trainings dated 10/21/24 and 4/29/26.

Corrected by Jun 5, 2026

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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 person #2 contains an initial disclosure statement that was not signed by a witness and therefore is not valid and contains another valid disclosure statement that was obtained after the initial hire date.

Corrected by Jun 5, 2026

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3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). 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 person #1, serving as the director, is lacking documentation of required education to serve in the director position.

Corrected by Jun 4, 2026

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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.

Observed on the climbing equipment on the small preschool playground, a small area on the lower platform with damage to the protective vinyl coating. Observed in the elephant classroom, a small wooden bookshelf with loose screws effecting the shelf's stability.

Corrected by Jun 30, 2026

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3270.103 · 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 on the floor in the Zebra's classroom where older toddlers were receiving care, a small, less than 1 inch piece of broken crayon accessible to toddlers still placing objects in their mouths.

Corrected by Jun 5, 2026

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3270.108(c) · Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.

Observed a box containing small Styrofoam bowls in the storage closet and according to staff, small Styrofoam bowls are used by preschoolers in care.

Corrected by Jun 5, 2026

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3270.114 · Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily.

According to staff, infants in the Frogs classroom are not going outside daily weather permitting.

Corrected by Jun 16, 2026

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3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

The file for child #2, young toddler, contains a current health report that was obtained greater than six months after the previous health report as evidenced by health reports dated 5/23/25 and 3/5/26.

Corrected by Jun 5, 2026

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3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

The file for child #3, older toddler, is lacking a health report completed during the previous 12 month period as evidenced by the most recent health report on file dated 4/9/25. The file for child #4, preschooler, is lacking a health report completed during the previous 12 month period as evidenced by the most recent health report on file dated 5/1/25. The file for child #5, preschooler, is lacking a health report completed during the previous 12 month period as evidenced by the most recent health report on file dated 9/12/24.

Corrected by Jun 18, 2026

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3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the 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).

The file for child #1, young toddler, is lacking a record of required immunizations and has been in attendance for greater than 60 days. Child #1 must be removed from care until a current immunization record or exemption letter is obtained.

Corrected by Jun 9, 2026

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

The file for child #1 is lacking an immunization report and has attended for greater than 60 days. The file for child #2 contains an initial health report that was obtained late and a current health report that was obtained late. The files for children #3, #4 and #5 are lacking current health reports.

Corrected by Jun 18, 2026

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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.

The file for child #2 contains an initial health report that was obtained greater than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Corrected by Jun 18, 2026

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3270.103 · 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 on the floor in the Tiger's classroom a small round Velcro circle measuring less than 1 inch. Older Toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouths were receiving care in this space.

Corrected by Nov 14, 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 person #1 contains PFA/PCPR that expired 8/2024 and is lacking updated training.

Corrected by Jun 11, 2025

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3270.66(b) · 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 stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Observed in the storage closet in the Wrap Room a bottle of disinfectant spray stored on a shelf above a shelf with containers of cereal.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

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3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

The Kangaroo class including 10 preschool children was on the outdoor play space and a first aid kit was not present in the space.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

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3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

The Elephants class including 10 preschool children was on the outdoor play space and the first aid kit was on the ground accessible to the children.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

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3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Observed the bathroom in the Tigers classroom was lacking a handwashing sign posted by the toilet.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

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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.

Refrigerators in the Frogs and Tigers classrooms are lacking thermometers.

Corrected by Jun 11, 2025

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3270.124(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.

Observed the Elephant Group (10 preschoolers) and the Kangaroo Group (10 preschoolers) did not have complete emergency contact information with them for the children in care on the outside play space and in the indoor child care spaces.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

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3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

The file for child #3, young toddler, contains a current health report that was obtained greater than 6 months after the previous health report.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

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3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The files for child #4, older toddler, and child #5, preschool, are lacking current health reports completed during the previous 12 month period.

Corrected by Jun 11, 2025

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3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

The file for child #2 contains a current health report that is lacking a physician's statements regarding communicable disease and suitability to participate in child care.

Corrected by Jun 11, 2025

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3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) · 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 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).

The file for child #1, infant, is lacking a current immunization report.

Corrected by Jun 11, 2025

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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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The file for staff person #2 contains a disclosure statement that is lacking a witness signature and is therefore not valid.

Corrected by Jun 11, 2025

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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 person #1 contains only 3 of the required 12 hours of annual training during the period 1/2024 to 1/2025.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

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3270.55(a) · The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children.

On 9/17/2024 at ~1:10pm during nap time in the Zebra Room, staff #1 was observed to be supervising 11 children including child #1, a younger toddler and 10 older toddlers. When supervising a younger toddler during nap time, the maximum staff:child ratio is 1:10.

Corrected by Sep 17, 2024

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3270.106(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.

It was verified through staff interviews that on 9/3/2024 nine infants were receiving care in the Frogs room and only 8 cribs were available therefore 2 infants were alternately using the same crib with bedding changed between uses.

Corrected by Sep 5, 2024

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3270.124(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.

On 9/5/2024 it was observed that emergency contact information was not available for child #1in the Penguin room, child #2 in the Koalas room , and child #3 in the Zebras room while the children were receiving care in the child care spaces.

Corrected by Sep 5, 2024

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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 person #4 contains only 10 of the required 12 hours of childcare training completed during the year 6/6/22 to 6/6/23.

Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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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 person #3 contains PFA/PCPR training that expired on 4/2024 and has not updated the certification.

Corrected by Jun 20, 2024

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3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10)) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 7/9/2024 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, GS or Director 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.

Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center Based Care-Revised 2022.

Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a criminal history clearance with an inaccurate birthdate making the clearance invalid. The file for staff person #5, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking verification of fingerprinting prior to the start date as required for provisional hire under CPSL. The file does contain a completed FBI clearance. The file for staff person #6, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a current FBI clearance dated 6/6/2024 which was after the expiration date (8/14/2023) of the previous FBI clearance. The file is now current.

Corrected by Jun 12, 2024

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3270.75(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 in the Tiger Room was lacking band-aids. The first-aid kit in the Zebra Room was lacking tweezers.

Corrected by Jun 11, 2024

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3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Emergency contact information was not provided on the emergency contact form on file for child #3.

Corrected by Aug 7, 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in at the facility without all completed valid clearances.

The FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was incomplete and therefore invalid.

Corrected by Aug 4, 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.

Facility Person #2 was classified as an assistant group supervisor with documentation of completion of high school and less than 2 years (2500 hours) of child care experience.

Corrected by Aug 21, 2023

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3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

In the hallway staff restroom, in a low unlocked drawer there was hairspray and spray deodorant labeled "keep out of reach of children."

Corrected by Aug 3, 2023

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3270.82(e) · Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps.

There were no stools at the sinks in rooms 104 and 102 to allow the children in that in care in those rooms to reach the sinks for hand washing. Staff were observed holding the children at the sink to wash hands.

Corrected by Aug 11, 2023

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3270.114 · Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily.

According to the operator's statement, children in care are not taken outdoors.

Corrected by Sep 12, 2023

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3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

A 5 month old infant was observed asleep, holding a bottle in their mouth, while lying on a boppy pillow, not in the position recommended by the AAP.

Corrected by Aug 31, 2023

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3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

The fee amount was not recorded on the agreements on file for children #1 and #3.

Corrected by Aug 7, 2023

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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.

The health insurance information was not specified on the emergency contact form on file for child #2.

Corrected by Aug 8, 2023

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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.

The release person's information was not specified on the emergency contact form on child for child #3.

Corrected by Aug 7, 2023

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3270.134(f) · Toothbrushes shall be stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air.

There were toothbrushes in room 104 not labeled with the children's names.

Corrected by Aug 3, 2023

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3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

There was one infant's bottle, not labeled with a child's name in room 101.

Corrected by Aug 3, 2023

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3270.166(5) · An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed.

A 5 month old infant was observed asleep, holding a bottle in their mouth, while lying on a boppy pillow, not in the position recommended by the AAP.

Corrected by Sep 7, 2023

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3270.166(6) · Neither an infant nor a toddler is permitted to sleep with a bottle in his mouth.

A 5 month old infant was observed asleep, holding a bottle in their mouth, while lying on a boppy pillow, not in the position recommended by the AAP.

Corrected by Sep 7, 2023

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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.

There was no documentation that the facility smoke detectors had been tested. The facility has been in operation more than 30 days.

Corrected by Aug 15, 2023

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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 facility's emergency plan did not include a plan for the continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.

Corrected by May 16, 2023

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3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

There was no child care experience documented and on file for Facility Person #1, required for their classification as director.

Corrected by May 26, 2023

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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

There was a small area of damaged plaster on a wall in Room 109.

Corrected by May 16, 2023

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3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

There were no handwashing signs in the toilet stalls in Room 112 or the staff hallway restroom.

Corrected by May 16, 2023

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