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.

The emergency contact information and the financial agreements on file for children #1-#4 have not been updated at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there was a change in the information.

Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 6/8/23-7/10/23 and 8/8/23-9/13/23-10/24/23.

Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

It is stated that young toddlers are being cared for in a school-age classroom that contains toys with a diameter of less than 1 inch and are accessible to children.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

It was stated that preschool children are permitted to utilize the restroom that is down the hall from the classroom by themselves and unsupervised by a staff person.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The file for staff #1 included a State Police and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police clearance expired 10/3/18. The current FBI clearance expired 10/10/18.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2023

Category: background checks. 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)).

Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 1/6/23-2/17/23, 6/8/23-7/10/23 and 8/8/23-9/13/23.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

The facility's emergency plan does not include continuity of operations planning. The facility does not have a policy and procedure in place to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

The file for staff person #4 included a State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 5/2/23 and the previous was dated 2/19/23. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 5/5/23 and the previous was dated 4/26/18. The current FBI clearance is dated 5/3/23 and the previous was dated 3/5/18. The file for staff person #7 included a Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 5/3/23 and the previous was dated 4/26/18. The current FBI clearance is dated 5/2/23 and the previous was dated 2/23/18. Staff person #8 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 5/3/23 and the previous training was completed on 2/5/17. Staff person #3 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. There is no current training on file and the previous training was completed on 7/21/17.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 8, 2023

Category: background checks. 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.

Files for staff persons #2 - #7 do not include a minimum of one written evaluation every 12 months.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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).

A Child Service Report to inform family about child's growth and development has not been completed for child #1 since 5/6/21.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

Emergency contact form for child #1 does not include complete addresses of individuals child may be released to.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2023

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

Child health forms on file for children #1 and #2 do not include the influenza vaccine for the 2022-23 flu season.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2023

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.

File for staff #3 does not include an updated health assessment. Last health assessment for staff #3 is dated 4/1/21. File for staff #6 does not include an updated health assessment. Last health assessment for staff #6 is dated 6/6/21.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2023

Category: ratio. 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.

File for staff person #1 did not include a copy of a signed and dated disclosure statement at the time of inspection. (corrected on site)

Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2023

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

It was observed in the infant classroom that the first aid kit was missing tape.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2022

Category: health medication. 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.

It was observed in the school age classroom that there were several stacked bins throughout the classroom limiting access to play areas and posing a potential hazard.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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 #1 and #2 did not have a health assessment conducted every 24 months after service on file. (see code sheet for DOH). Facility Person #1 had a health assessment dated 7/29/2019 and Facility Person #2 had a health assessment dated 2/27/2020.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.