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Home › PA › Gilbert › Genesis Day Care And Learning Center
(0 - 0) ROUTE 209 VILLAGE SQUARE, Gilbert PA 18331 · License #CER-00241380 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 #1 may not work in a child care position with direct contact with children at the facility.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The CPSL requires staff to have a completed child abuse clearance prior to being hired as a provisional hire. Staff #1 was working in a child care role as a provisional hire and the file did not contain a completed child abuse clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
At the time of the inspection, a Poinsettia plant, which is classified as a toxic plant, was observed on a shelf in the childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
During the inspection, child #2 did not have an emergency contact form at the time of enrollment. This is evidenced by the only emergency contact form on file dated 8/13/24 (see LIS code sheet for date of admission).
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The emergency contact forms for child #1, #2 and child #3 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. They also did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · 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. 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 agreements for child #1, child #2 and child #3 were not updated very 6 months as required. This is evidenced by the last reviewed date of 6/15/17, 12/5/23, and 4/27/15, respectively. The emergency contact forms for child #1 and child #3 were not updated every 6 months as required. This is evidenced by a current review date of 8/13/24 for both children and a previous date of review of 6/9/23. The Director admitted to not having emergency contact forms and agreements update within the previous 6 months for other children in care as well.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) · 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. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
Child #2 did not have a health assessment on file within 60 days of enrollment. This is evidenced by the only health assessment on file dated 5/24/24 (see LIS code sheet for date of enrollment).
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
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.
During the unannounced inspection on 8/26/24, the operator was not in compliance with the manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system. This is evidenced by the last recorded manual testing being conducted on 7/19/24 and not every 30 days as required.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The certification representative arrived at the facility at 9:15am and observed 16 children (2 young toddlers, 5 preschool and 9 school age) outside with only staff person #1. This number and age of children requires there to be 3 staff people present.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 legal entity must print and post the required ratios in each measured child care space. The Legal Entity / Director will establish a supervision and ratio policy. The policy must address how the facility will maintain appropriate supervision and proper staff:child ratios at all times. The policy must also address situations that might affect staff:child ratios, such as staff late or calling off and children being dropped off outside of their agreed upon care hours or days. The policy must address a plan to either turn children away or keep parents at the facility until extra staff arrive. This policy must be sent to the Northeast Regional Office for review and approval. Once approved, all existing staff and new hires must be trained on the approved procedures, and their signatures will indicate their understanding and ability to implement the policy. This documentation must be maintained at the facility.
The certification representative arrived at the facility at 9:15am and observed 16 children (2 young toddlers, 5 preschool and 9 school age) outside with only staff person #1. This number and age of children requires there to be 3 staff people present.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
At the time of the inspection, the Director admitted to not providing Chapter 3270 regulations to the parents electronically.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
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 OCDEL ANNOUNCEMENT C-22-04 requires facility emergency plans to include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan on file did not contain continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The chain link fence surrounding the toddler play area had exposed bolts which were in eye level with children and facing towards the preschool measured play space.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
The emergency plan on file did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and 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.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Staff person #3 did not receive emergency plan training until 1/2/24 which was not at initial employment (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(e)/3270.27(f) · 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 operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
The operator admitted that parents do not receive a letter explaining the emergency plan procedures. There was no documentation that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality for review.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3 will have until 7/16/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #3, staff person# 3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training requirements.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.108(c) · Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.
Styrofoam bowls were observed in the kitchen area. The operator admitted to children using these for meals and snacks.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024
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). 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 CPSL was updated to include a 45-day provisional hiring period. Facility Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not have a signed disclosure statement on file. Staff person #3 did not apply for the FBI clearance and NSOR certificate until 9/29/23 and 9/26/23, respectively. These are required to be submitted at time of hire (see LIS code for date of hire). Staff person #4 had a PA State Police clearance that stated "Request Pending" and no dissemination date making this an incomplete clearance. There was no Child Abuse clearance on file. The NSOR certificate was not requested until 5/29/24, which was past the 45-day provisional hiring period (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a) · 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.
Staff person #3 only has 6 credits in the human service field to accompany the Bachelor of Art in Theatre degree. There were no documented hours of childcare experience on file for staff #3, therefore, she cannot qualify for the position she was performing.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
The following plants were observed inside in the main child care space, were accessible to children and are toxic: three poinsettia plants, a Pothos plant, and an Anthurium plant.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
The first aid kit was missing scissors.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.
The front glass entrance door did not contain a visual identification strip and was in eye level of toddlers present in the childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) · The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
The parent handbook for the facility did not include supervision policies.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
Child #1 and child #5 did not have their own emergency contact forms. They shared an emergency contact form with their sibling.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
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.
On the emergency contact form for child #1 and child #4, the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent was missing.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
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.
On the emergency contact form for child #3, child #4 and child #5, the health insurance coverage and/or policy number was missing.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
On the emergency contact form for child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #5, the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released was missing.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Emergency contact forms for the enrolled children were not in the play space area when children were outside.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · 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. 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.
In the file of child #1, child #3, child #4 and child #5, the emergency contact form and financial agreement were not reviewed/updated by the parent every 6 months as required.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(1)/3270.133(7) · 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. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
There was no medication log for child #6's Levalbuterol inhaler. The inhaler for child #7 was not in the original container.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
During the inspection, a Diaper Genie was observed being used to dispose of diapers. The Diaper Genie was not a hands-free can.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 #2 has a health assessment on file dated 4/5/24. The prior health assessment is dated 3/29/22 making this current health assessment updated beyond the 24 month requirement. Staff person #3 did not obtain a health assessment and TB screening until 9/21/23 which was not at initial employment (See LIS code sheet for date of hire).
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) · Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
There was no evidence of pick up and drop off procedures being posted in the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The emergency plan did not include lock-down procedures. It also did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Cert rep observed a Little Tykes climber outside (the one near the tires) with a broken top. Jagged edges are exposed.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
Provider stated that facility did not conduct any emergency drills.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 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.
STAFF # 1, 2, 3 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health & safety training by 12/30/22.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.