St Boniface Parish

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 Person #1, listed as an assistant group supervisor with a high school diploma, contained verification of only 1.7 years child care experience.

Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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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.

Observed two bottles of hand sanitizer and one bottle labeled disinfectant, which were accessible to children, in the Preschool #1 Room. Observed one bottle of hand sanitizer, which was accessible to children, in the Preschool #2 Room.

Corrected by Oct 29, 2025

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

The first aid kit was not present in the gym where children were receiving care.

Corrected by Oct 29, 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.

The emergency contact binder was not present in the gym where children were receiving care.

Corrected by Oct 29, 2025

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3270.27(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 parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by Oct 14, 2024

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

The most recent mandated reporter trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between trainings.

Corrected by Feb 6, 2024

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3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

The Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 lacked the enrolling parent's work address. The Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #1, 2 and 4 lacked the enrolling parent's work phone number.

Corrected by Oct 15, 2024

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3270.124(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.

The Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #1, 2, 3 and 5 lacked information on the child's special needs.

Corrected by Oct 15, 2024

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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 most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #1, a Preschool Child, exceeded 12 months between reports.

Corrected by Sep 12, 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The file for staff person #1 contains a PA state police clearance that expired on 2/15/2023 and a requested state police clearance dated 2/23/2023 that is still in a 'pending' status and not valid for service in a child care facility. The file also contains a child abuse clearance that expired 2/6/2023 and a current child abuse clearance dated 3/2/2023 which is after the expiration of the previous clearance.

Corrected by Oct 31, 2023

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3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Observed on the outdoor play space an embedded blue climbing dome that is not mounted over an approved protective surface covering.

Corrected by Oct 31, 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #4 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 person(s) available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: valid Health& Safety training topics #1-#9. The facility is lacking a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

Corrected by Oct 7, 2022

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3270.27(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.

A letter explaining the facility's emergency procedures is not provided to parents at enrollment and upon plan updates.

Corrected by Oct 7, 2022

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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 and #2 must do one of the following: provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS-certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide documentation, such as their Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Instructor Card from the PQAS-approved organization or the approved curriculum organization, that the instructor is approved to offer Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on behalf of their organization, or receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #4 will have until 10/22/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a director, AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #1 and #2 have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire(see LIS code sheet): Health & Safety Topics #1-9. (Staff person #4 completed H&S Basics prior to 9/30/2016 which is therefor not valid)

Corrected by Oct 22, 2022

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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 #5 may not work in the child care facility.

The file for facility person #5, serving as maintenance worker, contains a child abuse clearance that expired 5/24/2021 and does not contain an updated child abuse clearance. The file is lacking an FBI fingerprint clearance, an NSOR verification and a signed disclosure statement. Facility person #5 is present in the child care portion of the building as needed throughout the day when children are in care.

Corrected by Oct 31, 2022

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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.

Observed in the Pre-k 1 and Pre-k 2 classrooms children's lunch boxes containing perishable foods including hotdogs, meat and cheese and yogurt, sitting on a shelf and not refrigerated.

Corrected by Oct 4, 2022

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3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

The file for staff person #1 contains a current health assessment that was completed greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The file for staff person #3 contains an initial health assessment and TB test results conducted after the individual's start date in a child care position. The files are now current.

Corrected by Oct 4, 2022

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3270.192(3) · 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 for staff person #1 contains a current health assessment that was completed greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The file for staff person #3 contains an initial health assessment and TB test results conducted after the individual's start date in a child care position.

Corrected by Oct 4, 2022

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3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The facility emergency plan does not include accommodations for children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions,

Corrected by Oct 7, 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.

The operator does not have proof of purchase for the hard-wired interconnected fire detection system.

Corrected by Oct 7, 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 person #1 contains only 10 of the required 12 hours of child care training during the year 12/19/2020 to 12/19/2022. Staff #1 has since completed additional hours of training of which 2 hours will be applied to meet the deficit.

Corrected by Oct 4, 2022

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3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

On 10/8/21 at approximately 8:30 AM, Staff Person #1 was supervising a group of 13 Preschool Children in the 3/4 Room. Staff Person #2 and #3 were sharing a group of 16 Preschool Children in the 4/5 Room. Staff Person #3 left the room to answer the door for additional drop-offs, which left Staff Person #2 supervising a group of 16 Preschool Children.

Corrected by Oct 8, 2021

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3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

The trash cans, which contained soiled tissues, in the Gym/School Age Area, were not lidded or covered.

Corrected by Oct 12, 2021

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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.

The basketball set in the Gym/School Age area was not filled, which created a potential toppling hazard.

Corrected by Oct 12, 2021

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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 Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #2 and #3 did not include the addresses of the release persons.

Corrected by Oct 12, 2021

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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.

The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #4 and #5 exceeded 24 months between assessments.

Corrected by Oct 8, 2021

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3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #4 and #5 had the answer "yes" checked for communicable diseases without an attached explanation from the physician. The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person # 6 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Corrected by Oct 12, 2021

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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.

The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Corrected by Oct 12, 2021

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