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Child Steps Inc
411 Brookline Blvd, Havertown PA 19083 · License #CER-00247932 · Child Care Center
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Does not accept Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 192 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, the agreements of children #5 and 9 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the Sparrows, Hummingbirds, and Penguins rooms.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
- Violation
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.
During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of completion of the Health and Safety update, the record of staff #2 did not contain documentation of completion of the Health and Safety trainings within 90 days, and the record of staff #3 contained only part 1 of the two-part Health and safety trainings.
Corrected by Nov 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. Facility Person # may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, the record of staff #2 did not contain a DHS FBI Clearance and the record of staff #5 did not contain Mandated Reporter training.
Corrected by Nov 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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.
During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, the record of staff #2 did not contain documentation of experience to qualify them as an AGS.
Corrected by Nov 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, certification representative observed a Ti plant and a Croton plant in the Flamingoes room, both of which are toxic to children.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
- Violation
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.
During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, certification representative observed holes in the ceiling in the sparrows room, and stained/damaged ceiling tiles in the Cardinals, Blue Jays and Falcons rooms.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
- Violation
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.
During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, the emergency contact information of children #4, 8 and 9 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom a child may be released.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, the record of child #6 did not contain a health assessment within 12 months of previous health assessment.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(7) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. 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.
During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, the health assessments of children #1 and 2 were not signed by the physician, and did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by Nov 30, 2025
- Violation
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.
During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain a health assessment.
Corrected by Nov 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.181(d) · Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.
During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, the agreements of children #1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 did not include the date of signature following review.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.
During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, the emergency contact info of children #4, 5 and 8 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care, and the emergency contact forms of children #5 and #8 did not contained signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Both consents are required prior to admission.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
- Violation
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.
During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, the record of staff #2 contained only one written, nonfamily reference.
Corrected by Nov 3, 2025
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include the continuity of operations.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection there was no comprehensive general liability insurance on file.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(b)/3270.31(c) · A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older. An individual 16 years of age or older who is enrolled in an approved training curriculum may be used as a staff person.
During the renewal inspection staff #5, 6 and 10 did not have verification of age on file.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #2, 4, 5, 11 and 12 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection staff #2, 11 did not have FBI clearance, staff #12 did not have criminal clearance, staff #9 did not have the NSOR certificate, staff #4, 5 and 11 did not have a disclosure on file.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During the renewal inspection the water in the first-floor girl's bathroom water temperature was 112 degrees and the boy's bathroom temperature was 117 degrees. The second-floor girl's bathroom was 120 degrees and the boy's bathroom temperature was 125 degrees.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
During the renewal inspection child #1-5 fee agreement was not signed by the operator.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
During the renewal inspection child #1-5 fee agreement did not include the date of admission and specify any extra services.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection child #4 emergency contact did not include the physicians address and phone number on file.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child#1 did not include the parents work address and child #4 work address and phone number on file.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #3 and 4 did not have the information for the child's special needs on file.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #4 did not include the health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1, 2 and 4 did not include the release persons information.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
During the renewal inspection child #6 did not have a medication log on file for all prescribed medications.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection staff #9, 10 and 13 did not have a current health assessment on file.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.181(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.
During the renewal inspection the fee agreement for child #1 and 2 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(3)/3270.182(4) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) · 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. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During the renewal inspection child #4 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures, transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection staff #1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12 did not have verification of child care experience. Staff # 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 12 did not have verification of education on file.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection staff #3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 10 did not have two nonfamily references on file.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6)/3270.27(f) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the annual emergency drill was not on file. A copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
During the renewal inspection child #4 did not have a current health assessment on file.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed there was no written letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually of the location of the facility on file.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.20(a)(1) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.
A child fell out of a chair and hit the left side of her head on a plastic bin. The parents were not notified when the incident occurred or when the parent picked the child up at the end of the day. The director was not notified of the incident when it happened.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2024
- Violation
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. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
It was reported that a child was sitting in a chair on their knees and fell over into a plastic bin and hit the left side of their head.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection staff #11,16 and 17 did not have emergency plan training on file.
Corrected by Dec 29, 2023
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection staff #1-3, 5, 6, 10, 12 and 13 did not Health and Safety training on file.
Corrected by Dec 29, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(a) · The facility shall have an emergency plan.
During the renewal inspection there was no emergency plan on file.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection staff #7 did not have the FBI clearance on file. Staff #16-18 did not have the NSOR clearance on file.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
During the renewal inspection child #3 fee agreement did not include the release person's name.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
During the renewal inspection the fee agreement for child #2 and 3 did not include the date of admissions on file.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection child #1-3 emergency contact did not include the parents work address and work phone number.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection child #1 emergency contact did not include the information on the child's disabilities.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #3 did not include the release person's name and address on file.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1-5 was not updated within a 6-month period.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
During the renewal inspection The Ducklings, Doves, Cardinals, Toucans and Eagles classrooms did not have medication logs on file for medication on hand.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2023
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection staff #4 did not have a health assessment on file.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection written notification of safe routes was not posted.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection staff #8, 9, 12, 17 and 18 did not have verification of child care experience on file.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection staff #15,-18 did not have two written nonfamily references on file.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection staff #10 did not have 12 clock hours of child care training on file.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
The file of child #1, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of HepA 2vaccinations, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, 50 child files were reviewed. Child # 6 and 44 files contained a fee agreement that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, 50 child files were reviewed. Child # 6 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, 50 child files were reviewed. Child # 6 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, 50 child files were reviewed. Child # 6 and 44 files contained a fee agreement that did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2022
- Violation
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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, Certification Representative observed that the windows in the 3rd floor child care space and the girls and boys bathrooms. did not have stoppers to prevent the windows from opening to 6 or few inches.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2022
- Violation
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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, Certification Representative observed peeling paint in the girls and boys bathroom stall on the 3rd floor of the facility.
Corrected by Nov 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, 50 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49 and 50 files contained fee agreements that were not signed by the operator.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, 50 child files were reviewed. Child #4 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Child # 8 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, 50 child files were reviewed. Child # 34 and 40 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include the work address of the enrolling parent. Child # 42 and 45 files did not contain the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2022
- Violation
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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, 50 child files were reviewed. Child # 36 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2022
- Violation
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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, 50 child files were reviewed. Child # 23 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2022
- Violation
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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, 50 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,8,9,10,11,20,26,27,32,42,44,37,39,47 and 49 files contained an emergency contact form that did not include the addresses of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, 10 staff files were reviewed. Staff members # 1 ,3 and 7 files did not include a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2022
- Violation
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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/8/2022, 50 child files were reviewed. Child # 36 file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Child # 22 and 23 files contained a emergency contact form where the section for signed parental consent for transportation was not addressed.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2022
- Violation
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.
During unannounced monitoring on 4/28/22, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file
Corrected by Apr 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(b) · A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older.
During unannounced monitoring on 4/28/22 while reviewing files, Staff # 1 file did not have documentation to show staff was 18 years of age
Corrected by Apr 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(c)(2)/3270.31(c)(3) · An individual 16 years of age or older who is enrolled in an approved training curriculum may be used as a staff person if the curriculum includes acceptable training topics referenced in §3270.31(e)(2).An individual 16 years of age or older who is enrolled in an approved training curriculum may be used as a staff person if the curriculum includes a minimum total of 600 clock hours
During unannounced monitoring on 4/28/22 while reviewing files, Staff # 1 did not have documentation to show that staff was enrolled in an approved training curriculum or the minimum total 600 clock hours
Corrected by Apr 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:
During unannounced monitoring on 4/28/22 while reviewing files, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of health and safety training in file
Corrected by Apr 28, 2022
- Violation
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: Facility Person # --1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. 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. Facility Person #--- 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During unannounced monitoring on 4/28/22 while reviewing files, Staff # 1 - state police was incomplete. actual clearance was not in file just a receipt -no documentation of NSOR in file -Staff # 1 s mandated reporter training was the incorrect training
Corrected by Apr 28, 2022
- Violation
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.
During unannounced monitoring on 4/28/22 while reviewing files, Staff # 1did not have documentation of child care experience in file
Corrected by Apr 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(3) · 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.
During unannounced monitoring on 4/28/22 while reviewing files, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file
Corrected by Apr 28, 2022
- Violation
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
During unannounced monitoring on 4/28/22 while reviewing files, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of 2 written references in file
Corrected by Apr 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During unannounced monitoring on 4/28/22 while reviewing files, Staff # 1 did not have documentation of Pediatric CPR/First Aid in file
Corrected by Apr 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.19(b) · A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at (800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department.
On 4/5/22 the facility was notified via telephone call by a parent of a suspected child abuse that may have occurred at the facility. Facility owner did not make a report to the proper Departments.
Corrected by Jun 16, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Oct 15, 2025 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection on October 15, 2025, the agreements of children #5 and 9 did not specify the date of the child's admission.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 23, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include the continuity of operations.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jan 23, 2024 inspection noted: “A child fell out of a chair and hit the left side of her head on a plastic bin. The parents were not notified when the incident occurred or when the parent pick…” — what has changed since then?
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