3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Documentation shows that fire drills were not conducted every 60 days. 2.5.24 - 4.15.24 (70 days) 6.13.24 - 8.16.24 (64 days)

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 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.

Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 5.13.24 - 6.13.24 (31 days) 7.10.24 - 8.16.24 (37 days)

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)(1) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f) within 90 days of hire. Facility Person #1 will have until October 5, 2024, to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Facility Person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a GS or AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise Facility Person #1, Facility Person #1- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Facility Person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Basics Training. Facility Person #1 took the training on 9/25/16. This training is acceptable from 9/30/16 through 6/30/18.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024

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).

On 10/11/23, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff persons did not updated their clearances every 60 months. Staff person 1 had a state police clearance on file that expired on 9/11/23 that was not updated until 9/29/23. Staff person 1 had a child abuse clearance on file that expired on 9/21/23 that was not updated until 10/2/23. Staff person 2 had a state police clearance on file that expired on 10/21/22 that was not updated until 9/12/23. Staff person 2 had a child abuse clearance on file that expired on 10/26/22 that was not updated until 9/18/23. Clearances/provisional paperwork was not complete at time of hire. Staff person 3 had a state police clearance on file dated 2/10/23 which was after their start date. Staff person 3 had a FBI provisional paperwork dated 2/15/23 and a clearance dated 2/16/23 which was after their start date. Staff person 3 had a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) provisional paperwork dated 2/10/23 which was after their start date.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2023

Category: background checks. 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.

On 10/11/23, it was observed that furniture at the facility needed repairs. The black shelf in the Preschool 2 classroom had a broken corner. CORRECTED ON SITE. The white table in the dining room had peeling paint on the legs.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2023

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.

On 10/11/23, it was observed that staff person 3 had a physical and TB test on file dated 3/9/23 which was after their start date.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2023

Category: ratio. 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)).

On 10/11/23, it was observed that the fire detections system would not produce audible noise when set off. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2023

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.

It was observed at the time of inspection the plastic wheels on a plastic grocery cart on the outdoor play area were cracked creating sharp edges and pinch points. The corner of a nap cot was cracked. The handle on a bathroom door was broken.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2022

Category: physical safety. 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.

It was observed at the time of inspection that the fire detection system was .not being tested every 30 days.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. 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 facility's emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as the emergency situation arises and when it ends, to reunite parents with children.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2021

Category: physical safety. 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 letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures did not include procedures during a lock-down, a method to contact the parents when the emergency starts and when it ends, accommodations for infants and toddlers, and a statement that emergency drills will be conducted annually.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2021

Category: physical safety. 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 and #2may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Staff person #1 had the Dept of Education FBI clearance on file instead of the required DHS FBI clearance. Staff person #2 lived outside of PA within the last 5 years and does not have the required out of state clearances on file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2021

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

3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

It was observed that there were no emergency telephone numbers posted in the OT (2 yo) room, the infant room, and the Pre-K (4 yo) room (corrected during inspection)

Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2021

Category: physical safety. 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 was observed that in the young toddler room, there were plastic bags accessible to children, in the bottom cubby (corrected during inspection). Also, it was observed in this room, in the drawers by the sink, there was a bag with small buttons and pom-poms (both less than 1 inch diameter) accessible to children (corrected during inspection). In the indoor playspace room, it was observed that the brown cabinet (on left wall when entering) contained two containers with beads which were smaller than 1 inch diameter (corrected during inspection). It was observed in this indoor playspace room that the brown cabinet (by the clock) contained magnets which were less than 1 inch diameter (corrected during inspection).

Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2021

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

3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Agreements for children #1-#5 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

It was observed that there was no posted written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency in the indoor playspace on the main floor, the Pre-K (4 & 5 yo), and the Pre-K (4 yo) rooms.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2021

Category: transportation. 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.

Staff person #2 does not have an initial health assessment on file.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2021

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility (corrected during inspection).

Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

The facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants and toddlers during an emergency situation.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2021

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

3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Fire drills were conducted outside of the at least once every 60 days time period. A fire drill was conducted on 2/12/21 and the next one was conducted on 4/22/21.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2021

Category: recordkeeping. 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.

Information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically was not provided to the parents of each child (corrected during inspection).

Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.27(a)(1) · 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 emergency plan did not include provide for accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down.

Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2021

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