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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. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.

Observed 4/6/2026 in the music room tweezer was missing the from the items required in the first aid kit.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

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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. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.

Observed 4/6/2026 the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

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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. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.

Observed 4/6/2026 staff #1 and #2 file did not contain initial training regarding the emergency plan, nor it was documented.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

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3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.

Observed 4/6/2026 staff #2 file did not contain Pediatric CPR and First Aid training.

Corrected by Apr 18, 2026

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3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility persons file in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under § 3270.31(f) taken from September 30, 2016 forward satisfies this requirement. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.

Observed 4/6/2026 staff #2 file did not include the required Health & Safety training as required by the CCDBG.

Corrected by Apr 18, 2026

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3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.

Observed 4/6/2026 in Bathroom 1 and 2, Room 1, Homework/Tutor Room, the Music Room, and the indoor play space were missing electrical outlet covers in the childcare space where it's accessible to children.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

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3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.

Observed 4/6/2026 in the Young School Age Game Room, Art Room and Photography Room there was evidence of infestation of insects in the childcare spaces.

Corrected by Apr 11, 2026

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3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.

Observed 4/6/2026 the windows in the Art room, photography room, OSA Game room, Music room and indoor play space did not limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

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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. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.

Observed 4/6/2026 in Room 1 the outlet cover plate was damaged and dislodged, in the Homework tutor room the two outlet covers had an open space where the wall had an opening space not in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.

Observed 4/6/2026 in the Art Room there was peeled and damaged paint on the wall.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

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3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a childcare space or a play space. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.

Observed 4/6/2026 in the music classroom there was a missing a visual strip or other visual identification on the half top of the glass door located in the childcare space.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

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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. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.

Observed 4/6/2026 staff # 1 and 2 were missing health assessments and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment in their files.

Corrected by Apr 6, 2026

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3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) · Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.

Observed on 4/6/2026 facility did not have a locked cabinet to maintain confidentiality of the children and staff records.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

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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. Prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.

Observed 4/6/2026 facility could not test the fire detection system during the inspection.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

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