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3281 Wexford Rd, Gibsonia PA 15044 · License #CER-00242336 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · 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 emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The files for children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact information that included the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The files for children #1 and #2 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
In the older toddler room a container of prescription Pittsburgh Butt Paste was observed to be expired.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2023
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 files for staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 that were hired prior to October 4, 2022 lacked the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Training being completed by the deadline date of 12/30/2022. The Pennsylvania Health and Safety Training in the files are dated 4/19/23.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 emergency plan was observed the updates explaining the lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions were not added to the parent letter.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
The file for staff person #4 lacked a written evaluation by the director that was completed within the past 12 months. The last staff evaluation in the file is dated 5/26/21.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
In the kindergarten room two containers of Disinfex wipes were observed one on the circle table and one on the red filing cabinet both accessible to the children. The containers of wipes were labeled, "Keep Out of Reach of Children."
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2023
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.
In the older toddler room beads and google eyes with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed in plastic drawers accessible to the children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2023
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.
The file for child #5 lacked an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 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.
The files for children #1, #3, #4, and #5 lacked emergency contact information that included the work addresses and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
The files for children #3, #4, and #5 lacked emergency contact information that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
The files for children #1 and #2 lacked a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP and did not implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
In the older toddler room lunch boxes were observed to contain potentially hazardous food including meat and cheese and cottage cheese that were not in the refrigerator. In the hallway lunch boxes were observed to contain potentially hazardous food including Gogurt, turkey sandwich, yogurt, ham sandwich, hummus, and meat sticks that were not in the refrigerator.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2023
Category: nutrition. 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.
The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was observed for the 30-day smoke detector check. There were 40 days between 10/21/22 and 11/30/22.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2023
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.
It was observed that the operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2023
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.
On the outdoor playspace fence, bolts that were facing inside the playspace were observed causing a visible hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
The files for children #1 - #7 lacked emergency contact information that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
A bottle of Tylenol in the infant room was observed to be past the expiration date.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2022
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.
The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months prior to the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 12/4/19 and 12/7/21.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(b) · The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.
SIN-00191375, which contained a violation not yet verified as implemented corrected, was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents in the facility on the day of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2021
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).
Upon assessment of supervision and ratio in the YT Room at 11:20 AM on 8/16/21, Staff #1 was present with 5 children - 1 INF and 4 YT.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · Staff #1 and #2 will be required to complete 2 hours of OCDEL-approved training regarding the appropriate positive discipline of young children within 3 months of the approval of the plan of correction. Documentation of completed training will be provided to the Regional Office.
**During video observation viewed as part of an investigation, Staff #1 and #2 were observed to be responsible for the care of 2 YT children on 6/14/21 beginning at 4:18 PM. Staff #1 was observed roughly handling both of the children - putting one child down on the mat too harshly and pushing and grabbing the other child. Staff #2 was present and able to witness the actions of Staff #1 and did not interact in any way or encourage appropriate re-direction of the children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
*During video observation viewed as part of an investigation, Staff #1 and #2 were observed to be responsible for the care of 2 YT children on 6/14/21 beginning at 4:18 PM. Staff #1 was observed roughly handling both of the children - putting one child down on the mat too harshly and pushing and grabbing the other child. Staff #2 was present and able to witness the actions of Staff #1 and did not interact in any way nor encourage appropriate re-direction of the children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.