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Home › PA › Franconia Township › Indian Valley Family Ymca Hugs Day Care
Rt 113 And Schoolhouse Rd, Franconia Township PA 19438 · License #CER-00246812 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.133(7)(v) · A medication log shall include the date of administration.
At time of inspection, the medication log observed for child #1's prescription medication did not include the dates of administration.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21/3270.102(c) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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.
At the time of inspection, the ground of the outdoor play space was unleveled in several areas creating tripping hazards. Also, the loose fill wooden mulch under the embedded playground equipment was less than 9 inches deep.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions
At the time of inspection, the chain link fence around the outdoor play area restricting children from the parking lot was observed damaged.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a completed Child Service report for child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 which was signed by the parents of the child within the last 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
At the time of inspection, the health insurance coverage and policy number had not been included on the emergency contact form for child #2.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(1) · 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.
At the time of inspection, the prescription medication observed for child #1 was not in an original container.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained a health assessment dated 7/26/2023 that was no longer valid after 24 months from the date of signature. The file for staff member #2 contained a health assessment dated 8/30/23 that was no longer valid after 24 months from the date of signature.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
At the time of inspection, the rest equipment observed with children napping were spaced less than two feet apart from each other, in three sides
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times.
During the inspection, the facility coordinator admitted there had been one day early in the morning when a classroom was not in compliance with staff: child ratios due to a staff member arriving late to work but indicated it was for less than 20 minutes.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
At the time of inspection, file for staff member #4 included an expired pediatric first aid/ pediatric CPR training certificate which had not been renewed.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #3, hired over 90 days; did not include verification of completion of the required health and safety training topics.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #7 did not include verification of a high school diploma or GED and two years of verified experience with children.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
At the time of inspection, dust and debris were observed corner air vent near the infant area. The refrigerator located near the one-year area was unclean. Dust and debris were observed under the diaper pads on the changing tables surfaces. The step stool at the sink near the preschool area was observed with unclean surfaces.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) · 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 administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not have the parent's signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 was missing the addresses of the release persons
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
At the time of inspection, the files for new staff members #2 and #6 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results. The file for new staff member #5 included TB results but it did not include an initial health assessment reflecting a physical exam conducted by a medical professional within the last 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired over 90 days; did not include verification of completion of the required pediatric first aid / pediatric CPR training.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
At the time of inspection, the files for staff members #4 did not contain verification of the annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Continued non-compliance was observed on 10/19/23 in that the light covers over the light bulbs were missing in the Toddler, Pre-school rooms and Infant foyer and provider was unable to verify that the bulbs were shatter proof.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #6 and Staff person #9 included Pediatric first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, but the trainer could not be verified as an approved trainer.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #6 and staff person #7 did not include updated fire safety training. Documents dated 8/1/22 and 7/21/22 respectively.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #4, staff person #7, and staff person #8 did not include a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that in the Toddler, Pre-school rooms and Infant foyer the covers over the light bulbs were missing and provider was unable to verify that the bulbs were shatter proof.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of child #4 did not include an updated health report. Report dated 2/14/22.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. The records of staff person # 9 did not include an updated Health record. Health record dated 8/24/2021.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of child #1. child #2, child #3, and child #4 did not include an updated financial agreement. Documents dated 9/9/22, 1/3/23 respectively.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of staff person#5 did not include acceptable verification of education.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #6 did not include an updated Mandated Reporter training as required by the CPSL. Training dated 6/12/2018.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the renewal inspection on 9/13/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1, and staff person #5 did not include two written, nonfamily references.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During unannounced inspection on 6/22/23, a review of staff files showed that staff person #1 had not completed the pre-service training required within 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.
During unannounced inspection on 6/22/23, a review of staff files showed the file for staff person #2 contained an expired mandated reporter training dated 1/19/17.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2, #4, AND #6 DID NOT CONTAIN TWO WRITTEN, NON-FAMILY REFERENCES.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #9 CONTAINED A PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND PEDIATRIC CPR CERTIFICATE THAT DID NOT SPECIFY A TRAINER'S NAME, OR QR CODE, SO IT COULD NOT BE DETERMINED IF THE TRAINING WAS CONDUCTED BY A CERTIFIED PQAS TRAINER AS REQUIRED.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY HAD NOT DEVELOPED POLICIES REGARDING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME/ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, CHILD MALTREATMENT, OR STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH A CRYING, FUSSING OR DISTRAUGHT CHILD, AS REQUIRED UNDER FEDERAL REGULATION 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT SPECIFY THAT PARENTS WOULD BE CONTACTED AT THE BEGINNING AND END OF ALL EMERGENCIES, AND IT DID NOT SPECIFY THE METHOD OF HOW THEY WOULD BE CONTACTED.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION ON FILE OF COMPLETING THE REQUIRED TRAINING UNDER 3270.31(f) 1-9.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A FORMULA AND FEEDING SCHEDULE FOR CHILD #1 WAS NOT PRESENT IN THE INFANT ROOM.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2022
Category: nutrition. 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 # -- 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #1, #2, #3, AND #6 DID NOT HAVE COMPLETE CRIMINAL HISTORY ON FILE AS REQUIRED BY THE CPSL. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT CONTAIN A COMPLETE pa CRIMINAL CLEARANCE, ONLY THE RECORD NUMBER FOR CONTROL. STAFF PERSON #1 HAS ALSO LIVED OUTSIDE OF PA IN THE LAST 5 YEARS AND THER WERE NOT OUT OF STATE CLEARANCES ON FILE, OR REQUESTS FOR THOSE CLEARANCES. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #3 CONTAINED A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FBI DATED 2/20/20, AND THERE WAS NO RECEIPT FOR A DHS FBI CLEARANCE AND NO COMPLETE FBI CLEARANCE. THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #6 DID NOT CONTAIN A DHS FBI CLEARANCE, OR A RECEIPT FOR APPLYING FOR THE CLEARANCE. STAFF PERSON #6 ALSO HAD MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING THAT WAS MORE THAN 60 MONTHS OLD.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #2 AND #4 DID NOT HAVE ANY PROOF OF EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE ON FILE TO QUALIFY FOR A STAFF POSITION AT THE FACILITY.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #6 DID NOT INCLUDE 2500 HOURS OF EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN TO QUALIFY FOR AN AGS POSITION.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD #1 WAS NOT PRESENT IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE WHERE THE CHILD WAS RECEIVING CARE.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMREGENCY INFORMATION LOCATED IN THE CLASSROOMS WHERE THE CHILDREN RECEIVE CARE, HAD NOT BEEN UPDATED WITHIN THE PAST 6 MONTHS WITH A NEW SIGNATURE AND DATE.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, AN EMERGENCY DRILL HAD NOT BEEN CONDUCTED AND DOCUMENTED WITHIN THE PAST YEAR.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #5, #7, AND #8, DID NOT INCLUDE COMPLETE CERTIFICATION FOR PEDIATRIC FIRST AID. A CERTIFICATE STATING THE ONLINE SKILLS PORTION OF THE TRAINING HAS BEEN COMPLETED, BUT A FINAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR THE IN-PERSON PART OF THE TRAINING WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY WAS NOT DOCUMENTING MONTHLY TESTING OF THE FIRE SYSTEM AS REQUIRED UNDER ACT 62.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #5, #7, and #8 DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETING 12 HOURS OF ANNUAL CHILD CARE TRAINING.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 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.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, WRITTEN INFORMATION REGARDING THE LOCATION OF THE FACILITY AND THE PROGRAM'S TRAFFIC ROUTES AROUND THE FACILITY WERE NOT SENT TO THE LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES, WITHIN THE PAST YEAR.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) · 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. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.
AT TIME OF COMPLAINT INVESTIGATON ON 12/22/21, IT WAS REPORTED TO OCDEL VIA A COMPLAINT, AND ACKNOWLEDGED BY TWO DIFFERENT STAFF MEMBERS , THAT THE FACILITY HAS WORKED OUT OF RATIO FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS DUE TO STAFFING SHORTAGES, THEREBY COMPROMISING SUPERVISION.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #3 (IDENTIFIED AS A STAFF PERSON HIRED ON 10/25/21) DID NOT INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION OF BEING TRAINED IN THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN AT THE INITIAL TIME OF HIRE.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2022
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 # -- 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.
AT TIME OF COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 12/22/21, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PERSON #1 AND #2 (IDENTIFIED AS VOLUNTEERS), AND FACILITY PERSON #3 (IDENTIFIED AS A STAFF PERSON HIRED ON 10/25/21), DID NOT HAVE COMPLETE CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION ON FILE AS REQUIRED BY THE CPSL. THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #1 AND #2 BOTH CONTAINED A VOLUNTEER PA CRIMINAL CLEARANCE AND A VOLUNTEER PA CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE. THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT CONTAIN AN APPLICATION/RECEIPT OR COMPLETED FBI CLEARANCE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT CONTAIN AN APPLICATION OR COMPLETED NSOR CLEARANCE. THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE A RECEIPT OR COMPLETED PA CRIMINAL CLEARANCE.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #3 (IDENTIFIED AS A STAFF PERSON HIRED ON 10/25/21), DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR A STAFF POSITION AT THE FACILITY.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.136(d) · A facility person who knows of a communicable disease for which 28 Pa. Code Chapter 27 (relating to communicable and noncommunicable diseases) requires reporting, or who knows of a group expression of an illness which may be of public concern, whether or not it is known to be of a communicable nature, shall report it promptly to the appropriate division of the Department of Health as specified in Chapter 27, or to a local department of health.
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT CLASSROOMS AT THE FACILITY WERE CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19. CERTIFICATION REP DID NOT RECEIVE NOTIFICATION THAT THIS WAS REPORTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND OCDEL WAS NOT NOTIFIED THAT THIS WAS REPORTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH UNTIL AFTER THE VISIT TO THE FACILITY ON 12/22/21.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSONS #1, #2 (VOLUNTEERS) AND #3 (STAFF PERSON HIRED 10/25/21), DID NOT INCLUDE AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED WITHIN 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO SERVICE AT THE FACILITY.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #1, #2, (VOLUNTEERS), AND #3 (STAFF PERSON HIRED ON 10/25/21), DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF TB TESTING RESULTS OBTAINED AT LEAST 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO INITIAL SERVICE AT THE FACILITY.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT FACIITY PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT HAVE INDIVIDUAL FILES AT THE FACILITY. CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED CLEARANCES FOR SEVERAL VOUNTEERS IN THE SAME FILE.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(1) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER FOR THE INDIVIDUAL.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include verification of age.
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE A GOVERNMENT ISSUED FORM OF ID TO VERIFY THE AGE OF THE INDIVIDUAL.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/22/21, THE FILE FOR FACILITY PERSON #1, #2, AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN, NON-FAMILY RFERENCES, ATTESTING TO THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A FACILITY PERSON.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 14, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1(HIRED 6/7/21), DID NOT CONTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION, WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE HIRE DATE, FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY TOPICS REQUIRED UNDER 3270.31(f) (1 THROUGH 9).
Corrected Corrected by Oct 18, 2021
Category: health medication. 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.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 AND #3 CONTAINED A HEATH ASSESSMENT THAT WAS MORE THAN 24 MONTHS OLD. LAST HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF PERSON #2 IS DATED 2/4/19. LAST HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF PERSON #3 IS DATED 10/1/19.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, IT WAS OBSERVED IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM THAT LUNCHES CONTANING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BROUGHT FROM HOME WERE NOT BEING REFRIGERATED, ONLY ICE PACKS WERE BEING USED.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2021
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A RECEIPT OF PURCHASE FOR THE FIRE SYSTEM , TO SHOW WHEN THE FIRE SYSTEM WAS PURCHASED.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 8/2/21, STAFF PERSON #1 (HIRED 7/6/21), AND STAFF PERSON #2 (HIRED 7/19/21), DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF BEING TRAINED IN THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN AT THE TIME OF INITIAL HIRE.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 8/2/21, STAFF PERSON #1 (HIRED 7/6/21) AND STAFF PERSON #2 , BOTH IDENTIFIED AS AIDES, DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IN THE STAFF FILE TO QUALIFY FOR THE POSITION BEING PERFORMED.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 8/2/21, A LARGE PIECE OF EMBEDDED PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT OBSERVED ON THE TODDLER PLAYGROUND DID NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE SURFACING UNDERNEATH IT THAT MEETS THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMISSION.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2021
Category: physical safety. 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.
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 8/2/21, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1(HIRED 7/6/21) AND STAFF PERSON #2 (HIRED 7/19/21) DID NOT INCLUDE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT OR RESULTS OF TB TESTING.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 8/2/21, A SET OF BOTTLES OBSERVED N THE INFANT ROOM REFRIGERATOR WERE NOT LABELED WITH THE CHILD'S NAME.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 8/2/21THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1(HIRED 7/6/21) ONLY CONTAINED ONE WRITTEN REFERENCE.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.