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101 Firemans Rd, Frackville PA 17931 · License #CER-00254969 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.133/3270.133(8) · The operator shall make reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws to facilitate administration of medication or a special diet that is prescribed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP as treatment related to the child's special needs. Facility persons are not required to administer medication or special diets which are requested or required by a parent, a physician, a physician's assistant or a CRNP but are not treatment related to the child's special needs. If a special diet is prescribed for a child and if the diet is administered to the child, written instructions and the parent's written consent shall be retained in the child's file.
It was verified through staff interviews and electronic documentation at the facility that on 3/19/26, Child #1 and Child #2 were provided with an allergen that was documented in the children's files (see code sheet for information). One of the children did ingest some of the allergen before it was removed from both children. The health reports for both children, signed by a doctor, indicate the allergen and a suitable replacement.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
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.
On 4/24/2025, three of the refrigerators in the facility that were being used to store potentially hazardous foods did not have thermometers placed in them.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(e) · A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled.
During an unannounced inspection on 8/22/2024, the Brightwheel application that the facility uses to log diaper changes and diaper checks showed that Child #1 came to the facility at 8:56 AM on 7/22/2024, but his diaper was not checked or changed until 11:08 AM when his diaper was changed.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 7, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 operator does not have a plan to address continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(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.
Facility person #2 did not obtain an initial health assessment prior to working with children, date of health assessment 9/13/23. Facility person #3 did not obtain an initial health assessment prior to working with children, date of health assessment 1/31/24. Facility person #4 did not obtain an initial health assessment prior to working with children, date of health assessment 9/13/23.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
On 5/11/23 staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 grab child #1 roughly by the ponytail jerked her head so her head would be aligned with the rest mat and slammed her head down into the mat. Earlier in the day staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 pick child #1 up by the wrist roughly and put her in a chair for time out.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The Legal Entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of 2 hours of in person training regarding supervision of children. The Legal Entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The training hours cannot count towards the annual 12 hours of training.
On 5/11/23 staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 grab child #1 roughly by the ponytail jerked her head so her head would be aligned with the rest mat and slammed her head down into the mat. Earlier in the day staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 pick child #1 up by the wrist roughly and put her in a chair for time out.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Operator will develop a supervision policy that clearly explains discipline of children including difficult behaviors. The operator shall send a copy to the regional office for approval. Once approved, the operator shall hold a staff meeting for all staff to go over the supervision policy. Staff will sign a statement affirming that they have read and understand the policy.
On 5/11/23 staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 grab child #1 roughly by the ponytail jerked her head so her head would be aligned with the rest mat and slammed her head down into the mat. Earlier in the day staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 pick child #1 up by the wrist roughly and put her in a chair for time out.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
On 5/11/23 staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 grab child #1 roughly by the ponytail jerked her head so her head would be aligned with the rest mat and slammed her head down into the mat. Earlier in the day staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 pick child #1 up by the wrist roughly and put her in a chair for time out.
Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 & 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.
Staff person #1 & 2 do not have an FBI clearance on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Child #1 is missing the amount of fee to be charged.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Child #1 & 3 are missing the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Child #1, 2 & 3 are missing the parents work address and telephone number.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff person #3 does not have an initial health assessment or TB test on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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 is missing signed parental consent for emergency medical and minor first aid.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Child #1 is missing signed parental consent for walking excursions.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff person #3 does not have an initial health assessment or TB test on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:
Staff person #1 did not complete the required health and safety training within 90 days of hire, date training completed 3/21/22.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
The receptacle in the Preschool room was missing a lid, Cert Rep observed used paper towels inside accessible to the children. Cert Rep observed no liners in the receptacles in the girls and boys bathrooms. Cert Rep observed no liner in the receptacle in the 2yr old room near the sink.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Cert Rep observed several areas of rust on the bottom of the stall near the urinal in the boys bathroom. Cert Rep observed several areas of rust on the bottom of the first stall in the girls bathroom. The vinyl trim in the circle area in the 2 year old room is not securely attached to the wall.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
The mat on the bench in the 2 year old room is torn and foam is exposed and accessible to the children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Operator admitted annually emergency drills have not been completed and logged.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
Facility has not completed fire system checks every 30 days, date of last system check 1/28/22. Facility tested the system at the time of inspection 4/11/22, this is a span of 73 days.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Operator has not notified the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility, date of last written notification 4/23/20.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Certification Rep observed a missing receptacle cover near the exit door in the young toddler room.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Open / not marked corrected.
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.
Certification Rep observed a hole in the wall approximately 5x5 near the changing table in the girls bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(1)/3270.133(2) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.
Child #1 has an inhaler for asthma, the original container for the prescription is not present at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
A hands-free covered can was not present near there diapering area in the infant room.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.