Retikis Open Arms Childcare

3280.76 · 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 swing gate in the outdoor play area leading to the sidewalk does not properly lock and in need of repair.

Corrected by Feb 4, 2026

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3280.26(a)(3) · 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's emergency plan does not include a written method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.

Corrected by Jan 31, 2026

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3280.26(a)(4) · 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 does not include written reunification procedures and 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 by Jan 13, 2026

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3280.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

The file for household member # 3 contained a NSOR verification that was dated 2.10.2020 and updated on 9.22.2025 which was beyond the 60-month timeframe required by CPSL.

Corrected by Jan 12, 2026

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3280.75(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 did not include tweezers. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected by Jan 12, 2026

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3280.26(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by § 3280.94 (relating to fire drills).

The facility's written emergency plan did not include written evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premise.

Corrected by Jan 12, 2026

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3280.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f).

The file for child #3 did not include a child service report.

Corrected by Jan 14, 2025

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3280.124(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.

The file for child #1 had an Emergency Contact form that did not include release persons address, and telephone information .

Corrected by Jan 26, 2025

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3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

It was observed at the time of inspection that the facility did not test the fire detection system every 30 days as required. The dates beyond the 30-day timeframe on the log included 6.18.23 to 7.10.23 (32 days) and 10.18.23 to 11.20.23 (33 Days).

Corrected by Feb 1, 2024

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3280.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

On the porch front it was observed that toxins including Ice Salt pellets were in a container accessible to children. It was also observed in the entrance area of the larger childcare space a bottle of hand sanitizer was accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE).

Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

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3280.181(c) · 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.

It was observed that the emergency contact and financial agreement form on file for child #1 and child #3 had a date of 7.1.2023 and was not reviewed within 6 months. The emergency contact form and agreement form on file for child # 2 had a date of 7.2.2023 and was not reviewed within 6 months.

Corrected by Feb 5, 2024

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3280.94(a)(5) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

It was observed that the evacuation route was missing on the 2nd floor landing of the facility.

Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

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3280.24(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.

The operator did not have the latest certificate of compliance posted. The certificate posted was dated for the previous year.

Corrected by Feb 1, 2024

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3280.14/3280.20 · 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 file for staff #1 and #2 included documentation of the 10-hour Get Started with Center-Based care dated 8.27.2022. The file for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include documentation that the required one-hour update titled 'Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022' was completed by 12.30.22 as outlined in Announcement C-22-06.

Corrected by Jan 4, 2023

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3280.178 · A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3280.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

The transportation first-aid kit was missing soap.

Corrected by Jan 4, 2023

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3280.94(a)(5) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Evacuation routes were not posted in basement, 2nd floor, and 3rd floor of the facility.

Corrected by Jan 4, 2023

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3280.32(a)/3280.192(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.

Staff person number 1 did not have an updated Mandated reporter training. Last mandated reporter training on file is dated 7/18/16.

Corrected by Jan 12, 2022

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3280.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

The file for child number 1 did not have a health report with a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Corrected by Jan 12, 2022

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3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Operator did not have proof of purchase of fire detection system on file. Attestation form was completed on site.

Corrected by Jan 5, 2022

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