Ymca Of Erie/Wattsburg Elementary

3270.27(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 and kept on file at the facility.

The file for staff person #1 contains current emergency plan training that was conducted greater than 12 months after the previous emergency plan training as evidenced by trainings conducted 8/27/2024 and 9/9/2025.

Corrected by May 1, 2026

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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 person #2 contains current mandated reporter training that was conducted greater than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training as evidenced by training certificates dated 9/3/2020 and 9/9/2025.

Corrected by May 1, 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. Facility Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The file for staff person #5, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains an FBI clearance obtained through the Dept. of Justice which is not valid for employment in child care under CPSL and is lacking the required DHS FBI clearance.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2026

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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 a bottle of hand sanitizer labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children on a shelf accessible to children.

Corrected by Apr 17, 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 in the Preschool child care space, Pre-K Counts classroom and School Age child care space several plastic magna-tiles with cracked edges and exposed magnets.

Corrected by May 1, 2026

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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 file for child #1, preschool aged, contains a current health report that was obtained greater than 12 months after the previous health report as evidenced by reports dated 10/17/2024 and 3/18/2026.

Corrected by May 1, 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.

The file for staff person #4 contains a current health assessment conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment as evidenced by health assessments dated 9/6/2023 and 4/8/2026.

Corrected by May 1, 2026

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3270.183(a) · Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

On the day of inspection observed the file cabinet containing child records was not locked.

Corrected by Apr 20, 2026

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3270.193(a) · Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

On the day of inspection observed the file cabinet containing staff records was not locked.

Corrected by Apr 20, 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 #1, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains a child abuse clearance dated 6/28/2023 for the purpose of volunteer which is not accepted for child care employment under CPSL and contains a valid clearance dated 4/4/2025 which is after the hire date. The clearance is now current.

Corrected by Apr 29, 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.

Observed in the Room A-6 / Room A-7 child care space two refrigerators that were not operational.

Corrected by Apr 28, 2025

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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 fire alarm test log identifies that alarm tests exceeded 30 days between tests from 11/1/24 to 12/17/24 and from 12/17/24 to 2/27/25 and an annual fire system inspection report within the previous 12 months was not available. The operator was unable to demonstrate the alarm to be operational during the inspection due to being located in a school building and school classes were in session.

Corrected by Apr 29, 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.

The file for staff person #2 is lacking documentation of fire safety training obtained during the previous 12-month period.

Corrected by Sep 9, 2024

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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 files for staff persons #1 and #2 contain current health assessments that were conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The files are now current.

Corrected by Sep 9, 2024

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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.

On the day of inspection the provider was unable to demonstrate operation of the fire alarm due to being located in a school with a different legal entity and was unable to provide a fire system inspection report.

Corrected by Sep 9, 2024

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3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

Based on staff statements, child #1 was restrained in a highchair while on an outdoor field trip. Staff placed the child in the highchair to prevent him from running away from the staff.

Corrected by Jan 5, 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 file for staff person #1 contains the PA Health & Safety Update 2022 completed after the required date of 12/30/2022. The training is now compliant.

Corrected by Jul 25, 2023

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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 letter given to the parents regarding the facility emergency plan has not been updated to include lockdown procedures and accommodations for children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by Sep 13, 2023

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

The file for child #1, preschool age, is lacking a health assessment and has exceeded 60 days since the first day of attendance at the facility. The file does contain an immunization report.

Corrected by Aug 18, 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 person #1 is lacking a valid criminal history clearance prior to the start date in the childcare facility. The criminal history clearance on file at initial employment was for the purpose of volunteer which is not valid for employment in a childcare facility. The file does contain a current valid clearance.

Corrected by Mar 1, 2023

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3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

The toilets in both classroom bathrooms have exposed and protruding bolts at the base of the toilets.

Corrected by Sep 8, 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 that the playground which has embedded equipment is lacking the required. 9 inches of wood chips under and around the equipment.

Corrected by Sep 14, 2023

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3270.161(a) · Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.

Observed in a box of oranges sitting on the shelf 2 oranges to be covered with mold.

Corrected by Aug 14, 2023

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3270.161(e) · Fresh fruits and vegetables that are not used on the day of purchase shall be refrigerated.

Observed a box of oranges and a box of apples stored on a shelf. According to staff, the apples and oranges had been delivered 3 days prior.

Corrected by Aug 14, 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.

Observed the fire alarm 30 day test log to identify that on 3 occasions during the past year the alarm tests were conducted in greater than 30 day intervals.

Corrected by Aug 14, 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 persons #1and #2 completed Health and Safety Basics prior to 9/30/2016 which is not valid and completed valid Health and Safety training topics #1-#9 after the requirement of 4/29/2022. The training is now current.

Corrected by Sep 19, 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 #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a disclosure statement that was electronically signed and is not valid.

Corrected by Aug 16, 2022

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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 in the hallway restrooms 2 sinks and 7 toilets lacking handwashing signs.

Corrected by Sep 1, 2022

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3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1) · The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The file for child #3, school aged, is lacking a school aged health assessment.

Corrected by Sep 30, 2022

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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 file for child #2, preschool aged, contains a current health report that was obtained greater than 12 months after the previous health report. The file is current.

Corrected by Sep 19, 2022

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3270.131(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.

The file for child #2, preschool aged, is lacking verification of a flu shot in the year 2021.

Corrected by Aug 21, 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.

Operator is unable to provide the proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system. Observed the fire system test log to show that tests of the system are exceeding 30 days between tests.

Corrected by Oct 21, 2022

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

The file for child #1, school aged, is lacking a health report within 60 days of enrollment. The file does contain a current health report.

Corrected by Sep 19, 2022

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3270.27(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 and kept on file at the facility.

The operator does not have documentation of facility person #1 receiving any emergency plan training.

Corrected by Sep 27, 2022

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person/facility person/volunteer #1,2 and 3 will have until 9/16/2022 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person/facility person/volunteer #1,2 and 3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a director or AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person/facility person/volunteer #1,2,3, staff person/facility person/volunteer #1,2,3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Facility persons #1,2 and 3 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet)

Corrected by Sep 27, 2022

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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 files for facility persons #1 and #3, serving as facility lifeguards, are lacking health assessments at the time of hire.

Corrected by Sep 27, 2022

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3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · 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.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 files for facility persons #1 and #3 are lacking TB tests at the time of initial hire.

Corrected by Sep 27, 2022

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3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

The most recent evaluations for all staff exceeded 12 months between evaluations: 1/2/20-2/8/21.

Corrected by Sep 8, 2021

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3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

The most recent pediatric First Aid/CPR certificates in the files for all staff expired prior to renewal: 1/24/19-3/16/21.

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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 9/8/21 at approximately 1:30 PM, Staff Person #2 was supervising a group of 11 Preschool Children.

Corrected by Sep 8, 2021

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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.

The bathroom in the Preschool Room lacked a hand-washing sign above the sink and the toilet. A handwashing sign was posted on the door.

Corrected by Sep 8, 2021

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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 most recent immunization records in the file for Child #2 did not include documentation of a flu shot administered within the past 12 months or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.

Corrected by Sep 10, 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 file for Staff Person #1 did not include an updated health assessment conducted within the past 24 months.

Corrected by Sep 10, 2021

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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's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by Sep 20, 2021

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

The files for Child #1 and #3, who have been in care for more than 90 days, did not include initial health reports.

Corrected by Nov 5, 2021

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