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3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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.

Upon review of personnel files, it was found that the file facility person # 2 and staff person #3 contained an updated pediatric first aid and CPR certificate that lapsed between dates. The updated Pediatric First Aid and CPR certificates for staff persons #2 and staff persons #3 had a date of 2.5.26 and previously expired on 1.31.26.

Corrected by May 29, 2026

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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). Staff employee #1 must be removed from childcare position that has direct care or routine interaction with children by close of business [effective 5.20.26]. All required clearances must be obtained before staff person#1 may resume direct care or routine interaction with children. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, at a minimum by, an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. 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 file for staff person # 1 contained a NSOR verification that was dated 5.8.20 [expired on 5.8.25]. The facility had no record of an application for the updated clearance on file.

Corrected by May 28, 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.

Upon inspection of the facility fire safety records, it was found that the following smoke alarm test dates exceeded the maximum of 30-days between required tests: 3.12.26/4.17.26 [36d].

Corrected by Jun 5, 2026

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3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

It was observed that facility person #1 did not promptly wash the child's hands after diapering. Upon notification, facility person #1 promptly washed the child's hands and disinfected the play mat to mitigate potential health risks.

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

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3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

In the pre-kindergarten room, observed that both toilet seats were visibly stained with residue and required cleaning. (CORRRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

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3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Child #5's emergency contact form does not include written consent for emergency medical care.

Corrected by Jan 21, 2026

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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).

Staff person #4 started working with children before receiving NSOR certificate. NSOR on file is dated 11/25/25. See Code Sheet for start date working with children.

Corrected by Jan 20, 2026

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3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

It was observed in the preschool classroom that the disinfectant spray and soapy water spray bottles were hanging by the changing table, accessible to children. It was observed in the preschool bathroom, there was a sanitizer spray bottle hanging from the shelf, accessible to children. It was observed in the young toddler classroom there was a disinfectant spray bottle hanging from the shelf next to the changing table, accessible to children.

Corrected by Jan 20, 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.

It was observed that the ceiling vents are dusty in the older toddler, preschool, pre-k and 3-year-old classrooms. It was observed in the older toddler, preschool and pre-k classrooms that the counters are covered with unstable clutter. It was observed that the floors were not swept or vacuumed in the preschool classroom and bathroom, pre-k classroom and bathroom, and 3-year classroom.

Corrected by Feb 27, 2026

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3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Child #1 and 4's financial agreement do not include the arrival and departure times.

Corrected by Jan 21, 2026

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3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Children # 1, 2, and 3's financial agreements do not include the release persons.

Corrected by Jan 21, 2026

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3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Children #1, 2, 3, and 5's financial agreements do not include a date of admission.

Corrected by Jan 21, 2026

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

Children #1, 2, and 3's financial agreements do not include information for extra services.

Corrected by Jan 30, 2026

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3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Children # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5's files contain the original agreements.

Corrected by Jan 21, 2026

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3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Child #1's emergency contact form does not include the enrolling parents work address and work phone number.

Corrected by Jan 21, 2026

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3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Child #3's emergency contact form does not include information on special needs.

Corrected by Feb 4, 2026

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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.

Children #1, 2, and 5's emergency contact forms do not include the health insurance/MA policy number.

Corrected by Jan 21, 2026

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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.

Child #1 and 3's emergency contact form do not include the release person's complete address.

Corrected by Jan 21, 2026

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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.

Child #4's emergency contact information and financial agreement were not reviewed or updated within a 6-month period. The emergency contact information reviews are dated 2/15/23, 1/11/24, and 3/5/25. The financial agreement reviews are dated 7/28/23, 8/13/24, 3/9/25.

Corrected by Jan 21, 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.

Staff persons # 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 do not have updated health assessments on file. Health assessments on file: Staff #1 - 6/8/23 Staff #2 - 12/13/23 Staff #3 - 10/31/23 Staff #5 - 5/17/22 Staff #6 - 10/20/23

Corrected by Jan 21, 2026

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3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Child #5's emergency contact information does not include written consent for minor first aid.

Corrected by Jan 21, 2026

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3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Child #3's emergency contact information does not include written consent for transportation.

Corrected by Jan 21, 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.

It was observed that fire detection devices were not tested within at least 30 days. Documented dates of testing are 8/1/25 to 9/27/25, lapsing 57 days.

Corrected by Dec 29, 2025

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3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

On 1/3/25 Child #2, and 3 agreements do not contain a date of admissions. Continued non-compliance: On 3/5/25 Child #2, and 3 agreements do not contain a date of admissions.

Corrected by Mar 6, 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.

On 1/3/2025 It was observed that there were cobwebs and dust in the corners of the bathroom, near the toilets and on the shelf to the right of the toilet in the Early Preschool and Pre-K 2 bathrooms. Continued non-compliance: On 3/5/25 It was observed that there were still cobwebs and dust in the corners of the bathroom, near the toilets and on the shelf to the right of the toilet in the Early Preschool and Pre-K 2 bathrooms.

Corrected by Mar 13, 2025

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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.

On 1/3/2025 It was observed in the infant room that the door to go outside had peeling paint, which was covered with a clear plastic which is now peeling. The peeling clear covering and paint are not permitted in child care play space surfaces. Continued non-compliance: On 3/5/25 It was observed in the infant room that the door to go outside still had peeling paint, which was covered with a clear plastic which is peeling. The peeling clear covering and paint are not permitted in child care play space surfaces.

Corrected by Mar 20, 2025

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3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

On 1/3/25 Child #3's file does not contain an agreement signed by the operator and the parent. See code sheet for date of admissions.  Continued non-compliance: On 3/5/25 Child #3's file still does not contain an agreement signed by the operator and the parent.

Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

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3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

On 1/3/25, Child #1 and 2 files contain the original agreement. Continued non-compliance: On 3/5/25 Child #1 and 2 files still contain the original agreement.

Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

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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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff # 9 and 11, may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Staff #9's file does not contain proof of the NSOR, NSOR request after date of hire. Staff # 6 did not request NSOR on or before date of hire and did not receive until 9/4/24. Staff #7 did not request the State Background Check or FBI Clearance on or before date of hire. Received State Background Check 12/4/23 and FBI Clearance 11/14/23. Staff # 11's file does not contain a current DHS FBI Clearance, last one dated 9/12/19. See code sheet for date of hires.

Corrected by Jan 4, 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.

Staff #2, 4, 5, 7, and 11 files did not contain current staff evaluations within a minimum of 12 months.

Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

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3270.34(d) · In a facility in which 45 or fewer children are enrolled, a director may also function as a group supervisor. An individual who functions in a dual capacity shall meet the responsibilities and qualifications of a director set forth in §3270.34(a) and (b).

The facility has more than 45 children enrolled; therefore the director may not function as a group supervisor.

Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

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

It was observed that there were not protective receptacle covers placed in electrical outlets accessible to children in the Pre-K 1 bathroom, Toddler 1 near the changing table, Pre-K 2 above the bookshelf.

Corrected by Jan 11, 2025

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3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. 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 stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

It was observed that there were cleaning materials (bleach & water, and soap & water spray bottles) accessible to children in Toddler 1 - on shelf by changing table, and Early Preschool-hanging off the shelf beside the changing table. It was observed that the cleaning closet in lobby hallway was unlocked, laundry detergent and cleaning mop bucket accessible to children. It was observed in the Early Preschool room that there was a cleaning spray bottle with blue solution in it, without a label specifying content, on a shelf at the teacher sink.

Corrected by Jan 11, 2025

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3270.75(b)/3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. 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 in the Early Preschool classroom that the first aid kit was on the shelf inside the door to the left, accessible to children. It was observed that the first aid kit in the Pre-K 1 and Early Preschool classrooms did not include tweezers.

Corrected by Jan 11, 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 storage room in lobby was unlocked, giving children access to string of lights and extension cord on the table, and scissors on floor. It was observed that there were cob webs and dust in the corners of the bathroom, near the toilets and on the shelf to the right of the toilet in the Early Preschool and Pre-K 2 bathrooms. It was observed that there were unstable piles of materials and items on top of cubbies in all classrooms.

Corrected by Jan 11, 2025

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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.

It was observed in the infant room that the door to go outside had peeling paint, which was covered with a clear plastic which is now peeling. The peeling clear covering and paint are not permitted in child care play space surfaces.

Corrected by Feb 3, 2025

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3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

It was observed that there were no hand-washing signs posted at each toilet in the Early Preschool, Pre-K 1 and Pre-K 2 bathrooms.

Corrected by Jan 11, 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 the plastic woven baskets have broken edges, causing rough edges and sharp corners, in the infant, Pre-K 1, and Pre-K 2 classrooms.

Corrected by Jan 11, 2025

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3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

It was observed that there was not an operating thermometer in the Pre-K 2 classroom refrigerator.

Corrected by Jan 11, 2025

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3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

It was observed in the Toddler 1 & Pre-K classroom that there was not a written plan of daily activities and routines posted.

Corrected by Jan 11, 2025

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3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Child #5's file does not contain an agreement signed by the operator and the parent. See code sheet for date of admissions.

Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

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3270.123(a)(3) · 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Child #3's file does not contain a Child Service Report within 6 months. See code sheet for date of admissions.

Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

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3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Child #2, 4, and 5 agreements do not contain a date of admissions.

Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

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3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Child #1, 2, 3, and 4 files contain the original agreement.

Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

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3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Child #4's emergency contact form does not include the enrolling parent's work address, enrolling parents work phone number.

Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

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3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Child #4 and 5's emergency contact form does not include information on special needs.

Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

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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.

Child #4's emergency contact form does not include the release person's address and release persons phone number. Child #5's emergency contact form does not include the release person's address.

Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

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3270.124(c)/3270.124(f) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. 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.

Updated emergency contact information was not present in all child care spaces for children receiving care in the space. Emergency contact forms that were present in the child care spaces were dated 1/2023. The infant room only contained 1 emergency contact form. The Pre-K 2 classroom did not contain any emergency contact forms.

Corrected by Feb 7, 2025

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3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Staff # 7 does not have proper verification of hours in file. Staff #8's file does not contain proof of education or verification of hours. Staff # 9 's file does not contain proof of education.

Corrected by Jan 31, 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.

This was previously cited on an unannounced monitoring inspection from 12/17/24. Provider submitted an acceptable plan of correction with a correction date of 12/17/24. During this renewal inspection on 1/ 3/24, documentation showed that the correction had still not been implemented. Fire detection system was not tested within 30 days. The documented dates of 10/17/24, 11/25/24 and during inspection on 1/3/25.

Corrected by Jan 24, 2025

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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 # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Staff #1 and Staff #2's file did not contain required out-of-state clearances or proof of submission for out-of-state clearances at the time of hire. See code sheet for date of hires.

Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

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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.

During an investigation on 12/13/24, the fire safety information was reviewed and there was a lapse of more than 30 days between tests. Documentation shows testing occurred on 10/17/24 and then again on 11/25/24.

Corrected by Dec 17, 2024

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3270.32(a)/3270.32(c) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The operator may not allow an individual to enter the facility if the operator knows that the individual has been convicted or is awaiting trial on charges involving a crime of child abuse, child neglect, physical violence or moral corruptness.

Staff #1 was charged 12/12/24 in a preliminary hearing for simple assault and corruption of minors for an incident that happened at a prior daycare where employed.

Corrected by Dec 12, 2024

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3270.37(c)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Staff Person #1 was observed working alone with children in the Preschool Room. The Staff Person's file did not include documentation of 2 years (2,500 hours) of childcare experience needed to be qualified as an AGS.

Corrected by Oct 11, 2024

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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.

The file for Staff Person #1 did not include two, written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by Oct 11, 2024

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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.

The fire drill log did not include documentation that the fire system was tested every 30 days or less as required. The log documented testing on 8/1/24 and then on 9/24/24.

Corrected by Oct 11, 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.

On 10/1/34, a child in the 4's/5's classroom, was sent home after throwing food and water and flipping over a heavy wooden bookshelf onto the end of one of the nap mats, nearly hitting one of the children. The staff in the classroom did nothing to intervene or to comfort the other children who were crying and upset due to the chaos in the room.

Corrected by Oct 11, 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.

Staff Person #1 grabbed Child #1 by the hand, leaving nail marks on the child's hand. The child reportedly was crying and showing the staff person the marks, however, no incident report was written and given to the parent the day of the injury.

Corrected by Oct 11, 2024

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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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff Persons #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise them, they may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff Person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff Person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Emergency Plan Training and 2022 1-hr Health and Safety updated training

Corrected by Sep 6, 2024

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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff Persons #1 and #2 will have until 10/17/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff Persons #1 and #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise them, they may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff Person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire: Emergency Plan Training and 2022 1-hr Health and Safety updated training Staff Person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire: Emergency Plan Training

Corrected by Oct 4, 2024

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until the NSOR clearance has been received and sent to the certification rep for review and approval. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.

Staff Person #1 was observed caring for children alone and did not have an NSOR clearance in the staff file, and it was beyond the 45-day provisional hire period.

Corrected by Sep 6, 2024

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3270.37(c) · An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Staff Person #1 was qualified as an Aide (no years of experience documented to be an AGS) and was observed caring for children unsupervised by an AGS or GS.

Corrected by Sep 6, 2024

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3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

The file for Staff Person #1 did not contain documentation of childcare experience to be qualified as an AGS and staff person #1 was observed caring for children unsupervised.

Corrected by Sep 6, 2024

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3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Staff Person #1 was observed by a parent (through the parent app with live video), gripping a child up by his left leg and pulling him across a cot while he was laying down. The Director viewed the camera footage for 8/13/24 at 2:25pm and saw Staff Person #1 grip Child #2's leg and pulling him across a cot, as reported by the parent. Staff Person #1 then gripped Child #1 by his left arm, pulling him across the classroom and aggressively put him on a chair. The staff person continued to push the child down to the chair when the child stood up. The child's arm was red and had nail marks.

Corrected by Aug 13, 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. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

The facility was out of ratio on 7/15/24, from 8:49am - 9:01am. Staff Persons #1 and #2 were caring for 23 preschool aged children.

Corrected by Jul 19, 2024

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3270.113(a)(1) · 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.

Staff Person #1 was not able to see the whereabouts of the 5 young toddlers in her primary care group when they were walking in the hallway, coming back from an outdoor walk. Staff Person #2 was pushing a crib with 5 young toddlers and Staff Person #1 was with her children walking in front. When Staff Person #1 walked over to a chair to set her clipboard down, she could not see the children in her care and Child #1 sat down on the floor in front of the crib and Staff Person #2 pushed the crib over the child, causing the child's fingernail to be ripped off.

Corrected by Jul 25, 2024

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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. Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 must receive pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #1 and staff person #2 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 #1 and staff person #2, staff person #1 and staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised on 7/05/24. Staff person #1 did not have pediatric first aid and CPR on file. Staff person #2 who was supervising facility person #1 did not have an approved pediatric First-aid/CPR training course on file. (Corrected on Site).

Corrected by Jul 5, 2024

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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 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Staff person #1's file did not contain a Child Abuse clearance and was working in a classroom at the facility.

Corrected by Apr 29, 2024

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3270.192(2)(iv) · 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.

Staff person #1's record did not include acceptable verification of education due to the document being from another country (DR) and not having the US education equivalency and translation on record.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2024

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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.

The testing of the fire detection system exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe. The last documented testing of the fire detection system on record was 12/28/23 (tested during the visit on 4/29/24)

Corrected by Apr 30, 2024

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