Hansel And Gretel Early Learning Center

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

Upon inspection of facility personnel files, it was found that for facility person # 10 contained a NSOR verification that was dated 1.14.20 (expired on 1.14.2025) was updated on 1.31.25. The file for facility person #15 contained a Child Abuse clearance that was dated 9.3.20 (expired on 9.3.2025) was updated on 10.11.25. The file for facility person #16 contained a Mandated Reporter training that was dated 1.24.20 (expired on 1.24.2025) was updated on 2.06.25.

Corrected by Nov 10, 2025

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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.

Upon inspection of facility personnel files, Staff evaluations were not completed on a regular basis at a minimum annually. Facility person # 1 had an evaluation dated 9.25.24 and again on 10.17.25. Facility person #2 had an evaluation dated 9.30.24 and again on 10.20.25. Facility person #3 had an evaluation dated 9.26.24 and again on 10.17.25. Facility person #6 had an evaluation dated 9.18. 24 and again on 10.17.25. Facility persons #15 and #19 had an evaluation dated 9.23.24 and again on 10.21.25 and 10.20.25.

Corrected by Nov 10, 2025

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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.

It was observed that the first aid kit in the D1 room did not include soap. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected by Nov 10, 2025

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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.

It was observed that the cottage's toddler deck had metal flashing that was in need of repair. (CORRECTED ON-SITE)

Corrected by Nov 10, 2025

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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 that a soft cushion in the D1 room had frayed edges. ( CORRECTED ON-SITE)

Corrected by Nov 10, 2025

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3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

It was observed that medication in the cottage young toddler room did not include written consent for administration. (CORRECTED ON-SITE)

Corrected by Nov 10, 2025

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3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Upon inspection of facility personnel files, it was found that facility person # 21 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before the 90- day pre-service training timeframe. This is evidenced by the documented pediatric first aid and CPR training on file was a date of 11.4.25 (92 Days).

Corrected by Nov 10, 2025

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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.

It was observed that the facility tested smoke detectors on 12/19/24 and then again on 1/21/25, which is greater than the allowable 30 days between testing. (33 days lapsed).

Corrected by Nov 10, 2025

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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.

In the Cottage building -' Infant room', the protective surfacing along the wooden half-exit door of the indoor play space was previously repaired with duct tape and was observed to be in disrepair with several frayed pieces of tape hanging along the edges and in need of repair.

Corrected by Nov 12, 2024

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3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Facility person #1 did not provide a parent an injury report on the day of the incident dated 9.13.24. The Incident report was given to the parent on Tuesday, 9/17/24.

Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

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3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Complaint investigation revealed, the infant rooms were understaffed and did not meet the required staff to child ratio.

Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

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3270.111(c) · Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.

Staff person #2 would use sharp language with and would address children inappropriately using a harsh tone of voice that was not appropriate to the development needs of the children.

Corrected by Oct 25, 2024

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3270.113(a) · 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Infants went unsupervised when staff person #2 would obtain breakfast from parking lot. Another staff person #1 fell asleep and dosed off in the classroom.

Corrected by Oct 25, 2024

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

Staff person #3 had a timeframe between clearances obtained that is greater than the 60 months permitted. The current Child Abuse clearance is dated 10.18.23 and the previous one is dated 9.5.18. The current Mandated reporter training is dated 10.19.23 and the previous one is dated 6.26.18

Corrected by Jan 26, 2024

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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.

It was observed that 2 windows in the Cottage toddler room could be opened more than 6 inches. It was observed that the last window in the main building 1st floor PS room ( by Kitchen - leading to playground) and the little schoolhouse did not have window screens

Corrected by Nov 3, 2023

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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.

It was observed that wall paint by the doorway was peeling in the Cottage ITCS room. There was also some light wall damage at the corner of the doorway heading towards the Cottage Down room.

Corrected by Nov 5, 2023

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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 facility person # 5 included updated health assessments that were not obtained within 24 months of the prior assessment. The file for facility person #5 included health assessments dated 8.9.21 and 9.18.23.

Corrected by Jan 24, 2024

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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. (CORRECTED ONSITE)

First aid kits in the infant 2 room and lower-level toddler room in the ITCS did not contain scissors. (Corrected on-site)

Corrected by Nov 8, 2022

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3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person #11 shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #11 will have until 11/23/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #11 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 #11, staff person #11 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person # 11 has not completed pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Corrected by Nov 11, 2022

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3270.31(h) · All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).

The file for staff person #21 contained an unapproved Health and Safety Training dated 9/23/2016 and an updated was not obtained as required.

Corrected by Nov 9, 2022

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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.

Verbal statements obtained from two staff persons revealed, Staff person #1 was observed in hallway and vestibule area of cottage building using cell phone leaving children unattended.

Corrected by Nov 1, 2022

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3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Verbal statements obtained from two staff persons were consistent that staff person #1 in infant room was heard shouting to infants in care, "you need to shut up already and stop crying,' Shut it."

Corrected by Nov 22, 2022

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3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) · An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3).A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Facility staff person #2 is designated as an aide. Facility staff person did not have on file verification of the completion of the 8th grade or completion of a GED or high diploma.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2022

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3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

It was observed that the outdoor condition of the metal fencing by the Little School House was unsafe. The fence had a visible and large gap that did not restrict children from entering the outside parking lot and nearby highway. Cert. rep shared that this area was not to be used until corrections of the fence were made.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2022

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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.

It was observed that the downstairs hand rail in the Cottage area towards the ITCS- toddler room was loose and not in good repair.

Corrected by Feb 16, 2022

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3270.95(b) · 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 that the director or designee did not ensure compliance with manually testing of smoke detection systems were not conducted at least once every 30 days.

Corrected by Feb 17, 2022

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3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

It was observed that a written statement for giving formula and feeding schedule for 1 infant in care at the Cottage area was not available. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected by Feb 16, 2022

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3270.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

The files for children #1 and #2, children #3 and 4, and children #4 and #5 were observed to have two children listed on the emergency contact form and agreement.

Corrected by Feb 17, 2022

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3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Facility staff person #1 did not have a second reference on file that attested to facility staff person #2 suitability as a facility person.

Corrected by Feb 17, 2022

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3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

It was observed that provider did not have an emergency drill log documented and on-file.

Corrected by Feb 17, 2022

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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)).

It was observed that manually testing of smoke detection systems were not conducted at least once every 30 days. The documented testing at the facility occurred on 8/10/21, 9/17/21, 10/6/21, 11/3/21, 11/18/21, 12/6/21, 1/24/22.

Corrected by Feb 17, 2022

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